Deer Hunting in Mitchell County, Iowa

Mitchell County, Iowa hunters harvested 785 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.7 per square mile, 50th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
785 total deer
Antlered401
Antlerless384
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Density
1.7 deer / sq mi
This county1.7
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#50 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#49 Mahaska County
#50 Mitchell County
#51 Hardin County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,405 acres
Local/Metropark
2,277 ac
95%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
113 ac
5%
State Park/Recreation
15 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025401384785

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Mitchell 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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