Deer Hunting in Wayne County, Iowa

Wayne County, Iowa hunters harvested 1,665 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.2 per square mile, 20th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
1,665 total deer
Antlered660
Antlerless1,005
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Density
3.2 deer / sq mi
This county3.2
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#20 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#19 Marion County
#20 Wayne County
#21 Muscatine County
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Public Land
2% public — 5,393 acres
Other federal
3,487 ac
65%
Local/Metropark
1,360 ac
25%
Other state
405 ac
8%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
141 ac
3%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20256601,0051,665

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Wayne 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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