Deer Hunting in Union County, Iowa

Union County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,074 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 2.5 per square mile, 34th in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,074 total deer
Antlered437
Antlerless637
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Density
2.5 deer / sq mi
This county2.5
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#34 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#33 Bremer County
#34 Union County
#35 Iowa County
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Public Land
3% public — 6,849 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
2,817 ac
41%
Local/Metropark
2,351 ac
34%
State Park/Recreation
1,062 ac
16%
Other state
619 ac
9%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20254376371,074

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Union 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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