Deer Hunting in Emmet County, Iowa

Emmet County, Iowa hunters harvested 230 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.6 per square mile, 74th in the state. The county is roughly 6% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 230 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
230 total deer
Antlered150
Antlerless80
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Density
0.6 deer / sq mi
This county0.6
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#74 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#73 Greene County
#74 Emmet County
#75 Page County
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Public Land
6% public — 15,945 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,028 ac
44%
Other federal
4,994 ac
31%
Other state
3,231 ac
20%
Local/Metropark
380 ac
2%
State Park/Recreation
312 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202515080230

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Emmet 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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