Deer Hunting in Sioux County, Iowa

Sioux County, Iowa hunters harvested 158 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.2 per square mile, 97th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 158 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
158 total deer
Antlered104
Antlerless54
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Density
0.2 deer / sq mi
This county0.2
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#97 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#96 Buena Vista County
#97 Sioux County
#98 Ida County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,172 acres
Local/Metropark
2,606 ac
82%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
420 ac
13%
Other state
114 ac
4%
State Park/Recreation
32 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202510454158

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Sioux 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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