Deer Hunting in Shelby County, Iowa

Shelby County, Iowa hunters harvested 154 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.3 per square mile, 94th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 154 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
154 total deer
Antlered114
Antlerless40
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Density
0.3 deer / sq mi
This county0.3
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#94 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#93 Crawford County
#94 Shelby County
#95 Pocahontas County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,859 acres
State Park/Recreation
727 ac
39%
Local/Metropark
537 ac
29%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
452 ac
24%
Other state
123 ac
7%
Other federal
20 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202511440154

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Shelby 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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