Deer Hunting in Poweshiek County, Iowa

Poweshiek County, Iowa hunters harvested 718 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.2 per square mile, 57th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
718 total deer
Antlered398
Antlerless320
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Density
1.2 deer / sq mi
This county1.2
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#57 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#56 Adams County
#57 Poweshiek County
#58 Worth County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,982 acres
Local/Metropark
1,814 ac
92%
State Park/Recreation
168 ac
8%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025398320718

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Poweshiek 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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