Deer Hunting in Iowa County, Wisconsin

Iowa County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 2,977 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 3.9 per square mile, 53rd in the state. The county is roughly 5% public land.

Updated August 2026
balanced harvest
Harvest Split
2,977 total deer
Antlered1,553
Antlerless1,424
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Density
3.9 deer / sq mi
This county3.9
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#53 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#52 Rusk County
#53 Iowa County
#54 Washburn County
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Public Land
5% public — 22,543 acres
State Park/Recreation
11,176 ac
50%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
11,003 ac
49%
Other federal
207 ac
1%
Local/Metropark
157 ac
1%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-20251,5531,4242,977

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Iowa County are compiled from the state wildlife agency's published county reports and can be revised.

Season Dates
Wisconsin deer season, 2025-2026

Wisconsin deer and turkey season dates are listed on the Wisconsin season page. Harvest figures reflect the 2025-2026 season published by the Wisconsin wildlife agency and can be revised — always verify current regulations before you hunt.

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