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Deer Hunting in Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,967 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.7 per square mile, 30th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,967 total deer
Antlered827
Antlerless1,140
Public Land
2% public — 7,799 acres
State Park/Recreation
5,869 ac
75%
Local/Metropark
1,206 ac
15%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
430 ac
6%
Other state
294 ac
4%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 827 | 1,140 | 1,967 |
Harvest source: iowadnr.gov
Harvest figures for Fayette 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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