Deer Hunting in Wapello County, Iowa

Wapello County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,305 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.0 per square mile, 24th in the state. The county is roughly 1% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,305 total deer
Antlered528
Antlerless777
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Density
3.0 deer / sq mi
This county3.0
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#24 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#23 Linn County
#24 Wapello County
#25 Guthrie County
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Public Land
1% public — 3,835 acres
Local/Metropark
2,427 ac
63%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
1,383 ac
36%
State Park/Recreation
25 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20255287771,305

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Wapello 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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