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Dubuque County, Iowa Spring Turkey Harvest
Dubuque County hunters reported 351 spring turkeys in 2026, ranking #6 of Iowa's 99 counties.
Data through the 2026 spring season. Dataset generated 2026-10-10. Basis: mandatory real-time harvest reports.
Dubuque County turkey harvest facts
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 spring harvest | 351 |
| State rank, 2026 | #6 of 99 |
| 5-season average (2022 to 2026) | 328.2 |
| 5-season average rank | #7 of 99 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 2026 | 57.7 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average | 53.95 |
| Land area (Census), sq mi | 608.3 |
| Share of Iowa county total, 2026 | 2.513% |
| Trend | +51.5% |
| Trend basis | Latest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 370.67; comparison seasons (2014 to 2016) average 244.67. |
| Series high | 390 in 2024 |
| Seasons in the Iowa top 10 | 4 of 20 |
2007 to 2026 harvest by season
One bar per season, 2007 to 2026; the brightest bar is 2026 (351). The tallest bar is 390 in 2024.
| Season | Harvest | State rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 351 | #6 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2025 | 371 | #5 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2024 | 390 | #7 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2023 | 295 | #13 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2022 | 234 | #15 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2021 | 176 | #24 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2020 | 302 | #12 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2019 | 245 | #13 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2018 | 274 | #9 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2017 | 256 | #11 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2016 | 257 | #13 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2015 | 243 | #12 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2014 | 234 | #12 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2013 | 229 | #11 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2012 | 189 | #16 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2011 | 190 | #14 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2010 | 213 | #15 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2009 | 239 | #13 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2008 | 222 | #14 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2007 | 213 | #17 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
How these numbers work
What is counted. Spring turkey harvest by county, counted as mandatory real-time harvest reports.
Seasons. Dubuque County has 20 of the 20 seasons in the Iowa series.
Data note. These are birds reported through Iowa's mandatory harvest reporting, all spring seasons combined. Fall harvest is a separate hunt and is not included.
Method. Every Iowa county is figured the same way. How these numbers are built. Each season in the table above links to the agency page it came from.
Seasons and rules
Seasons, bag limits and legal methods change. Check Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the current turkey regulations before you hunt. This page lists no dates or limits.
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Frequently asked questions
How many turkeys are killed in Dubuque County each spring?
Dubuque County hunters reported 351 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 328.2 a season.
How does Dubuque County rank in Iowa for turkey?
Dubuque County ranks #6 of Iowa's 99 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 351. On the 2022 to 2026 average (328.2) it ranks #7 of 99. It was in the state top 10 in 4 of 20 seasons from 2007 to 2026.
Is Dubuque County's turkey harvest going up or down?
Dubuque County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 370.67, up 51.5% from 244.67 (2014 to 2016). The latest season-to-season change was 371 in 2025 to 351 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.
Which season had the most turkeys in Dubuque County?
Dubuque County's highest season from 2007 to 2026 was 390 in 2024. The 2026 count of 351 is below that peak.