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Iowa County, Iowa Spring Turkey Harvest

Iowa County hunters reported 134 spring turkeys in 2026, tied for #43 of Iowa's 99 counties.

Data through the 2026 spring season. Dataset generated 2026-10-10. Basis: mandatory real-time harvest reports.

134
2026 spring harvest
#43 of 99
State rank (tied)
155.6
5-season average
22.9
Per 100 sq mi

Iowa County turkey harvest facts

MeasureValue
2026 spring harvest134
State rank, 2026tied for #43 of 99
5-season average (2022 to 2026)155.6
5-season average rank#37 of 99
Harvest per 100 sq mi, 202622.85
Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average26.53
Land area (Census), sq mi586.5
Share of Iowa county total, 20260.96%
Trend+47.7%
Trend basisLatest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 164; comparison seasons (2014 to 2016) average 111.
Series high184 in 2020
Seasons in the Iowa top 100 of 20

2007 to 2026 harvest by season

2007: 1052008: 1012009: 1102010: 1112011: 982012: 932013: 1042014: 1072015: 972016: 1292017: 1122018: 1252019: 1112020: 1842021: 1062022: 1172023: 1692024: 1812025: 1772026: 134

One bar per season, 2007 to 2026; the brightest bar is 2026 (134). The tallest bar is 184 in 2020.

SeasonHarvestState rankSource
2026134#43 of 99Iowa DNR
2025177#33 of 99Iowa DNR
2024181#34 of 99Iowa DNR
2023169#37 of 99Iowa DNR
2022117#42 of 99Iowa DNR
2021106#44 of 99Iowa DNR
2020184#29 of 99Iowa DNR
2019111#41 of 99Iowa DNR
2018125#36 of 99Iowa DNR
2017112#41 of 99Iowa DNR
2016129#34 of 99Iowa DNR
201597#42 of 99Iowa DNR
2014107#42 of 99Iowa DNR
2013104#40 of 99Iowa DNR
201293#44 of 99Iowa DNR
201198#38 of 99Iowa DNR
2010111#38 of 99Iowa DNR
2009110#41 of 99Iowa DNR
2008101#45 of 99Iowa DNR
2007105#41 of 99Iowa DNR

How these numbers work

What is counted. Spring turkey harvest by county, counted as mandatory real-time harvest reports.

Seasons. Iowa 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 Iowa County each spring?

Iowa County hunters reported 134 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 155.6 a season.

How does Iowa County rank in Iowa for turkey?

Iowa County ties for #43 of Iowa's 99 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 134. On the 2022 to 2026 average (155.6) it ranks #37 of 99. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 20 seasons from 2007 to 2026.

Is Iowa County's turkey harvest going up or down?

Iowa County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 164, up 47.7% from 111 (2014 to 2016). The latest season-to-season change was 177 in 2025 to 134 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.

Which season had the most turkeys in Iowa County?

Iowa County's highest season from 2007 to 2026 was 184 in 2020. The 2026 count of 134 is below that peak.

Sources: Iowa Department of Natural Resources spring turkey harvest data, based on mandatory real-time harvest reports. Public data only: no private contact information, no landowner lists.

Fully Drawn Research is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Harvest counts describe past seasons; they are not a promise of hunting outcomes. Always verify current seasons, permits, and site rules with Iowa DNR before you hunt.

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