Deer Hunting in Winnebago County, Iowa

Winnebago County, Iowa hunters harvested 287 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.7 per square mile, 68th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 287 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
287 total deer
Antlered180
Antlerless107
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Density
0.7 deer / sq mi
This county0.7
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#68 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#67 Harrison County
#68 Winnebago County
#69 Mills County
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Public Land
4% public — 11,182 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
4,287 ac
38%
Local/Metropark
3,318 ac
30%
Other federal
3,016 ac
27%
Other state
530 ac
5%
State Park/Recreation
31 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025180107287

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Winnebago 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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