Deer Hunting in Muscatine County, Iowa

Muscatine County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,379 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.2 per square mile, 21st in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,379 total deer
Antlered580
Antlerless799
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Density
3.2 deer / sq mi
This county3.2
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#21 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#20 Wayne County
#21 Muscatine County
#22 Henry County
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Public Land
3% public — 7,184 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,323 ac
60%
Local/Metropark
1,667 ac
23%
Other federal
574 ac
8%
State Park/Recreation
431 ac
6%
Other state
189 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255807991,379

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Muscatine 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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