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Deer Hunting in Dubuque County, Iowa

Dubuque County, Iowa hunters harvested 2,480 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.1 per square mile, 7th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,480 total deer
Antlered927
Antlerless1,553
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Density
4.1 deer / sq mi
This county4.1
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#7 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#6 Appanoose County
#7 Dubuque County
#8 Lucas County
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Public Land
2% public — 6,431 acres
Local/Metropark
3,400 ac
53%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,555 ac
24%
State Park/Recreation
1,015 ac
16%
National Wildlife Refuge
443 ac
7%
Other state
18 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259271,5532,480

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Dubuque 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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