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Deer Hunting in Monroe County, Iowa

Monroe County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,720 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.0 per square mile, 9th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,720 total deer
Antlered639
Antlerless1,081
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Density
4.0 deer / sq mi
This county4.0
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#9 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#8 Lucas County
#9 Monroe County
#10 Warren County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,187 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,461 ac
47%
State Park/Recreation
2,377 ac
46%
Local/Metropark
197 ac
4%
Other federal
91 ac
2%
Other state
61 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256391,0811,720

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Monroe 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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