Deer Hunting in Pottawattamie County, Iowa

Pottawattamie County, Iowa hunters harvested 439 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.5 per square mile, 80th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 439 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
439 total deer
Antlered283
Antlerless156
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Density
0.5 deer / sq mi
This county0.5
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#80 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#79 Woodbury County
#80 Pottawattamie County
#81 Audubon County
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Public Land
1% public — 6,826 acres
Local/Metropark
2,424 ac
36%
State Park/Recreation
1,840 ac
27%
National Wildlife Refuge
1,323 ac
19%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
678 ac
10%
Other state
561 ac
8%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025283156439

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Pottawattamie 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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