Deer Hunting in Tama County, Iowa

Tama County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,230 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.7 per square mile, 48th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,230 total deer
Antlered562
Antlerless668
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Density
1.7 deer / sq mi
This county1.7
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#48 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#47 Howard County
#48 Tama County
#49 Mahaska County
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Public Land
2% public — 10,278 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,801 ac
47%
National Wildlife Refuge
3,606 ac
35%
Local/Metropark
1,563 ac
15%
State Park/Recreation
308 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255626681,230

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Tama 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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