Deer Hunting in Hancock County, Iowa

Hancock County, Iowa hunters harvested 285 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.5 per square mile, 78th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 285 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
285 total deer
Antlered134
Antlerless151
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Density
0.5 deer / sq mi
This county0.5
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#78 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#77 Monona County
#78 Hancock County
#79 Woodbury County
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Public Land
3% public — 9,113 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,362 ac
59%
Other federal
1,610 ac
18%
Other state
1,023 ac
11%
Local/Metropark
970 ac
11%
State Park/Recreation
148 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025134151285

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Hancock 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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