Deer Hunting in Marion County, Iowa

Marion County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,764 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.2 per square mile, 19th in the state. The county is roughly 12% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,764 total deer
Antlered733
Antlerless1,031
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Density
3.2 deer / sq mi
This county3.2
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#19 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#18 Jefferson County
#19 Marion County
#20 Wayne County
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Public Land
12% public — 43,196 acres
Other federal
40,426 ac
94%
Local/Metropark
2,458 ac
6%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
312 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20257331,0311,764

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Marion 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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