Deer Hunting in Polk County, Iowa

Polk County, Iowa hunters harvested 997 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.7 per square mile, 44th in the state. The county is roughly 9% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
997 total deer
Antlered341
Antlerless656
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Density
1.7 deer / sq mi
This county1.7
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#44 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#43 Keokuk County
#44 Polk County
#45 Scott County
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Public Land
9% public — 31,343 acres
Local/Metropark
19,514 ac
62%
Other federal
8,254 ac
26%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,921 ac
6%
Other state
1,263 ac
4%
State Park/Recreation
391 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025341656997

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Polk 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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