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Deer Hunting in Jackson County, Iowa
Jackson County, Iowa hunters harvested 2,445 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.8 per square mile, 11th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.
Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,445 total deer
Antlered1,065
Antlerless1,380
Public Land
3% public — 12,781 acres
National Wildlife Refuge
7,291 ac
57%
Local/Metropark
2,140 ac
17%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,890 ac
15%
State Park/Recreation
1,113 ac
9%
Other federal
281 ac
2%
Other state
66 ac
1%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 1,065 | 1,380 | 2,445 |
Harvest source: iowadnr.gov
Harvest figures for Jackson 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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