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Deer Hunting in Des Moines County, Iowa
Des Moines County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,482 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.6 per square mile, 13th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,482 total deer
Antlered551
Antlerless931
Public Land
3% public — 6,627 acres
Other federal
2,979 ac
45%
Local/Metropark
1,518 ac
23%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,460 ac
22%
State Park/Recreation
499 ac
8%
Other state
171 ac
3%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 551 | 931 | 1,482 |
Harvest source: iowadnr.gov
Harvest figures for Des Moines County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.
Season Dates
Iowa deer season, 2025-2026
Iowa deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Iowa season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Iowa wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.
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