Deer Hunting in Iron County, Wisconsin

Iron County, Wisconsin hunters harvested 392 deer in the 2024-2025 season, about 0.5 per square mile, 70th in the state. The county is roughly 56% public land.

Updated August 2026
▲ Only 392 tagged deer — interpret rank with caution.
buck-heavy harvest
Harvest Split
392 total deer
Antlered360
Antlerless32
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Density
0.5 deer / sq mi
This county0.5
Wisconsin avg6.2
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County Rank
#70 of 72
Most harvestLeast harvest
#69 Ashland County
#70 Iron County
#71 Milwaukee County
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Public Land
56% public — 270,416 acres
Local/Metropark
180,959 ac
67%
State Wildlife/Conservation Area
45,028 ac
17%
State Park/Recreation
44,091 ac
16%
Other state
299 ac
0%
National Forest
39 ac
0%
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Full History
Every reported season
SeasonAntleredAntlerlessTotal
2024-202536032392

Harvest source: dnr.wisconsin.gov

Harvest figures for Iron 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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