Deer Hunting in Lyon County, Iowa

Lyon County, Iowa hunters harvested 244 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.4 per square mile, 85th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 244 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
244 total deer
Antlered165
Antlerless79
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Density
0.4 deer / sq mi
This county0.4
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#85 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#84 Cherokee County
#85 Lyon County
#86 Sac County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,959 acres
Local/Metropark
1,689 ac
57%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,104 ac
37%
Other state
166 ac
6%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202516579244

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Lyon 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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