Deer Hunting in Mills County, Iowa

Mills County, Iowa hunters harvested 301 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.7 per square mile, 69th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 301 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
301 total deer
Antlered213
Antlerless88
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Density
0.7 deer / sq mi
This county0.7
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#69 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#68 Winnebago County
#69 Mills County
#70 Dickinson County
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Public Land
3% public — 7,321 acres
Other federal
3,702 ac
51%
Local/Metropark
1,812 ac
25%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,807 ac
25%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202521388301

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Mills 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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