Deer Hunting in Dickinson County, Iowa

Dickinson County, Iowa hunters harvested 255 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.7 per square mile, 70th in the state. The county is roughly 14% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 255 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
255 total deer
Antlered136
Antlerless119
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Density
0.7 deer / sq mi
This county0.7
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#70 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#69 Mills County
#70 Dickinson County
#71 Hamilton County
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Public Land
14% public — 34,189 acres
Other federal
13,187 ac
39%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
10,615 ac
31%
Other state
8,965 ac
26%
State Park/Recreation
577 ac
2%
Local/Metropark
548 ac
2%
National Wildlife Refuge
297 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025136119255

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Dickinson 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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