Deer Hunting in Linn County, Iowa

Linn County, Iowa hunters harvested 2,207 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.1 per square mile, 23rd in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,207 total deer
Antlered884
Antlerless1,323
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Density
3.1 deer / sq mi
This county3.1
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#23 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#22 Henry County
#23 Linn County
#24 Wapello County
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Public Land
3% public — 15,688 acres
Local/Metropark
11,309 ac
72%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,955 ac
12%
State Park/Recreation
1,954 ac
12%
Other state
470 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258841,3232,207

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Linn 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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