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Johnson County, Iowa Spring Turkey Harvest

Johnson County hunters reported 180 spring turkeys in 2026, ranking #28 of Iowa's 99 counties.

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

180
2026 spring harvest
#28 of 99
State rank
177.4
5-season average
29.4
Per 100 sq mi

Johnson County turkey harvest facts

MeasureValue
2026 spring harvest180
State rank, 2026#28 of 99
5-season average (2022 to 2026)177.4
5-season average rank#28 of 99
Harvest per 100 sq mi, 202629.36
Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average28.94
Land area (Census), sq mi613
Share of Iowa county total, 20261.289%
Trend+15.8%
Trend basisLatest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 193.33; comparison seasons (2014 to 2016) average 167.
Series high219 in 2025
Seasons in the Iowa top 100 of 20

2007 to 2026 harvest by season

2007: 1862008: 1692009: 1822010: 1412011: 1542012: 1652013: 1402014: 1842015: 1512016: 1662017: 1502018: 1422019: 1502020: 1812021: 1322022: 1142023: 1932024: 1812025: 2192026: 180

One bar per season, 2007 to 2026; the brightest bar is 2026 (180). The tallest bar is 219 in 2025.

SeasonHarvestState rankSource
2026180#28 of 99Iowa DNR
2025219#23 of 99Iowa DNR
2024181#34 of 99Iowa DNR
2023193#29 of 99Iowa DNR
2022114#45 of 99Iowa DNR
2021132#34 of 99Iowa DNR
2020181#30 of 99Iowa DNR
2019150#28 of 99Iowa DNR
2018142#29 of 99Iowa DNR
2017150#27 of 99Iowa DNR
2016166#26 of 99Iowa DNR
2015151#28 of 99Iowa DNR
2014184#22 of 99Iowa DNR
2013140#29 of 99Iowa DNR
2012165#23 of 99Iowa DNR
2011154#23 of 99Iowa DNR
2010141#28 of 99Iowa DNR
2009182#24 of 99Iowa DNR
2008169#24 of 99Iowa DNR
2007186#24 of 99Iowa DNR

How these numbers work

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

Seasons. Johnson 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 Johnson County each spring?

Johnson County hunters reported 180 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 177.4 a season.

How does Johnson County rank in Iowa for turkey?

Johnson County ranks #28 of Iowa's 99 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 180. On the 2022 to 2026 average (177.4) it ranks #28 of 99. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 20 seasons from 2007 to 2026.

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

Johnson County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 193.33, up 15.8% from 167 (2014 to 2016). The latest season-to-season change was 219 in 2025 to 180 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.

Which season had the most turkeys in Johnson County?

Johnson County's highest season from 2007 to 2026 was 219 in 2025. The 2026 count of 180 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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