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Deer Hunting in O'Brien County, Iowa
O'Brien County, Iowa hunters harvested 168 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.3 per square mile, 92nd in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.
Updated August 2026
▲ Only 168 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
168 total deer
Antlered100
Antlerless68
Public Land
1% public — 2,634 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,797 ac
68%
Local/Metropark
477 ac
18%
National Wildlife Refuge
201 ac
8%
Other state
159 ac
6%
Full History
Every reported season
| Season | Antlered | Antlerless | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 100 | 68 | 168 |
Harvest source: iowadnr.gov
Harvest figures for O'Brien 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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