Deer Hunting in Keokuk County, Iowa

Keokuk County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,044 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.8 per square mile, 43rd in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,044 total deer
Antlered535
Antlerless509
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Density
1.8 deer / sq mi
This county1.8
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#43 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#42 Butler County
#43 Keokuk County
#44 Polk County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,729 acres
Local/Metropark
1,965 ac
53%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,059 ac
28%
State Park/Recreation
705 ac
19%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255355091,044

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Keokuk 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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