Deer Hunting in Winneshiek County, Iowa

Winneshiek County, Iowa hunters harvested 2,549 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.7 per square mile, 12th in the state. The county is roughly 2% public land.

Updated August 2026
doe-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
2,549 total deer
Antlered932
Antlerless1,617
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Density
3.7 deer / sq mi
This county3.7
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#12 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#11 Jackson County
#12 Winneshiek County
#13 Des Moines County
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Public Land
2% public — 9,862 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
7,902 ac
80%
Local/Metropark
1,428 ac
14%
National Wildlife Refuge
320 ac
3%
State Park/Recreation
179 ac
2%
Other state
33 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20259321,6172,549

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Winneshiek 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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