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Deer Hunting in Madison County, Iowa

Madison County, Iowa hunters harvested 2,552 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.5 per square mile, 4th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,552 total deer
Antlered938
Antlerless1,614
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Density
4.5 deer / sq mi
This county4.5
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#4 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#3 Van Buren County
#4 Madison County
#5 Lee County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,423 acres
Local/Metropark
2,032 ac
59%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
975 ac
28%
Other state
239 ac
7%
State Park/Recreation
177 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259381,6142,552

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Madison 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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