Deer Hunting in Montgomery County, Iowa

Montgomery County, Iowa hunters harvested 359 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.8 per square mile, 64th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 359 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
359 total deer
Antlered217
Antlerless142
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Density
0.8 deer / sq mi
This county0.8
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#64 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#63 Franklin County
#64 Montgomery County
#65 Fremont County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,023 acres
State Park/Recreation
1,092 ac
54%
Local/Metropark
931 ac
46%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025217142359

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Montgomery 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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