Deer Hunting in Pocahontas County, Iowa

Pocahontas County, Iowa hunters harvested 137 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.2 per square mile, 95th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 137 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
137 total deer
Antlered90
Antlerless47
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Density
0.2 deer / sq mi
This county0.2
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#95 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#94 Shelby County
#95 Pocahontas County
#96 Buena Vista County
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Public Land
1% public — 5,325 acres
Local/Metropark
2,435 ac
46%
Other federal
1,330 ac
25%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,121 ac
21%
Other state
439 ac
8%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259047137

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Pocahontas 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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