Deer Hunting in Humboldt County, Iowa

Humboldt County, Iowa hunters harvested 192 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.4 per square mile, 82nd in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 192 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
192 total deer
Antlered121
Antlerless71
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Density
0.4 deer / sq mi
This county0.4
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#82 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#81 Audubon County
#82 Humboldt County
#83 Palo Alto County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,439 acres
Local/Metropark
782 ac
54%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
381 ac
26%
Other state
153 ac
11%
State Park/Recreation
123 ac
9%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202512171192

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Humboldt 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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