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Deer Hunting in Lucas County, Iowa

Lucas County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,752 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.1 per square mile, 8th in the state. The county is roughly 7% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,752 total deer
Antlered754
Antlerless998
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Density
4.1 deer / sq mi
This county4.1
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#8 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#7 Dubuque County
#8 Lucas County
#9 Monroe County
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Public Land
7% public — 18,482 acres
State Park/Recreation
9,289 ac
50%
Other federal
4,595 ac
25%
Local/Metropark
2,755 ac
15%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,799 ac
10%
Other state
44 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257549981,752

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Lucas 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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