Deer Hunting in Palo Alto County, Iowa

Palo Alto County, Iowa hunters harvested 244 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.4 per square mile, 83rd in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 244 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
244 total deer
Antlered139
Antlerless105
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Density
0.4 deer / sq mi
This county0.4
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#83 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#82 Humboldt County
#83 Palo Alto County
#84 Cherokee County
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Public Land
3% public — 11,378 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,291 ac
38%
Other state
3,316 ac
29%
Local/Metropark
2,219 ac
20%
Other federal
1,552 ac
14%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025139105244

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Palo Alto 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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