Deer Hunting in Worth County, Iowa

Worth County, Iowa hunters harvested 471 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 1.2 per square mile, 58th in the state. The county is roughly 4% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 471 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
471 total deer
Antlered261
Antlerless210
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Density
1.2 deer / sq mi
This county1.2
Iowa avg1.9
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County Rank
#58 of 99
Most harvestLeast harvest
#57 Poweshiek County
#58 Worth County
#59 Jasper County
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Public Land
4% public — 10,480 acres
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
3,877 ac
37%
Other federal
3,085 ac
29%
Local/Metropark
2,717 ac
26%
Other state
801 ac
8%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-2025261210471

Harvest source: iowadnr.gov

Harvest figures for Worth 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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