Deer Hunting in Osceola County, Iowa

Osceola County, Iowa hunters harvested 132 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.3 per square mile, 90th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 132 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
132 total deer
Antlered92
Antlerless40
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Density
0.3 deer / sq mi
This county0.3
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#90 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#89 Grundy County
#90 Osceola County
#91 Plymouth County
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Public Land
1% public — 2,743 acres
Local/Metropark
2,017 ac
74%
Other state
541 ac
20%
National Wildlife Refuge
113 ac
4%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
72 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259240132

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Osceola 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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