Deer Hunting in Hardin County, Iowa

Hardin County, Iowa hunters harvested 924 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.6 per square mile, 51st in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
924 total deer
Antlered447
Antlerless477
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Density
1.6 deer / sq mi
This county1.6
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#51 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#50 Mitchell County
#51 Hardin County
#52 Black Hawk County
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Public Land
1% public — 4,149 acres
Local/Metropark
2,977 ac
72%
State Park/Recreation
686 ac
17%
Other state
354 ac
9%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
132 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025447477924

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Hardin 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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