Deer Hunting in Guthrie County, Iowa

Guthrie County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,773 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.0 per square mile, 25th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,773 total deer
Antlered671
Antlerless1,102
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Density
3.0 deer / sq mi
This county3.0
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#25 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#24 Wapello County
#25 Guthrie County
#26 Delaware County
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Public Land
2% public — 7,875 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,109 ac
65%
State Park/Recreation
1,014 ac
13%
Local/Metropark
1,011 ac
13%
Other federal
604 ac
8%
Other state
137 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256711,1021,773

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Guthrie 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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