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Deer Hunting in Van Buren County, Iowa

Van Buren County, Iowa hunters harvested 2,363 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 4.9 per square mile, 3rd in the state. The county is roughly 3% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,363 total deer
Antlered855
Antlerless1,508
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Density
4.9 deer / sq mi
This county4.9
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#3 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#2 Clayton County
#3 Van Buren County
#4 Madison County
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Public Land
3% public — 9,622 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,087 ac
42%
State Park/Recreation
3,541 ac
37%
Local/Metropark
1,994 ac
21%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20258551,5082,363

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Van Buren 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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