Deer Hunting in Louisa County, Iowa

Louisa County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,395 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.5 per square mile, 15th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,395 total deer
Antlered623
Antlerless772
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Density
3.5 deer / sq mi
This county3.5
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#15 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#14 Davis County
#15 Louisa County
#16 Jones County
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Public Land
7% public — 19,135 acres
Other federal
5,953 ac
31%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
5,522 ac
29%
National Wildlife Refuge
5,167 ac
27%
Local/Metropark
2,482 ac
13%
Other state
11 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256237721,395

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Louisa 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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