Deer Hunting in Jones County, Iowa

Jones County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,986 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 16th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,986 total deer
Antlered771
Antlerless1,215
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#16 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#15 Louisa County
#16 Jones County
#17 Clarke County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,826 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,333 ac
61%
Local/Metropark
1,014 ac
27%
State Park/Recreation
397 ac
10%
Other state
82 ac
2%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257711,2151,986

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Jones 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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