Deer Hunting in Howard County, Iowa

Howard County, Iowa hunters harvested 810 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.7 per square mile, 47th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
810 total deer
Antlered332
Antlerless478
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Density
1.7 deer / sq mi
This county1.7
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#47 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#46 Buchanan County
#47 Howard County
#48 Tama County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,699 acres
Local/Metropark
1,816 ac
67%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
806 ac
30%
Other state
77 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025332478810

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Howard 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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