Deer Hunting in Taylor County, Iowa

Taylor County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,372 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.6 per square mile, 31st in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
1,372 total deer
Antlered644
Antlerless728
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Density
2.6 deer / sq mi
This county2.6
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#31 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#30 Fayette County
#31 Taylor County
#32 Ringgold County
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Public Land
1% public — 1,710 acres
State Park/Recreation
1,091 ac
64%
Local/Metropark
455 ac
27%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
84 ac
5%
Other state
80 ac
5%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256447281,372

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Taylor 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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