Deer Hunting in Hamilton County, Iowa

Hamilton County, Iowa hunters harvested 374 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.6 per square mile, 71st in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 374 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
374 total deer
Antlered202
Antlerless172
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Density
0.6 deer / sq mi
This county0.6
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#71 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#70 Dickinson County
#71 Hamilton County
#72 Wright County
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Public Land
1% public — 4,267 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,474 ac
58%
Local/Metropark
1,330 ac
31%
Other state
332 ac
8%
State Park/Recreation
131 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025202172374

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Hamilton 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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