Spring turkey harvest / Iowa / Lucas County
Lucas County, Iowa Spring Turkey Harvest
Lucas County hunters reported 319 spring turkeys in 2026, ranking #9 of Iowa's 99 counties.
Data through the 2026 spring season. Dataset generated 2026-10-10. Basis: mandatory real-time harvest reports.
Lucas County turkey harvest facts
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| 2026 spring harvest | 319 |
| State rank, 2026 | #9 of 99 |
| 5-season average (2022 to 2026) | 319.2 |
| 5-season average rank | #10 of 99 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 2026 | 74.07 |
| Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average | 74.12 |
| Land area (Census), sq mi | 430.7 |
| Share of Iowa county total, 2026 | 2.284% |
| Trend | +38.2% |
| Trend basis | Latest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 329; comparison seasons (2014 to 2016) average 238. |
| Series high | 349 in 2023 |
| Seasons in the Iowa top 10 | 6 of 20 |
2007 to 2026 harvest by season
One bar per season, 2007 to 2026; the brightest bar is 2026 (319). The tallest bar is 349 in 2023.
| Season | Harvest | State rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 319 | #9 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2025 | 321 | #13 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2024 | 347 | #11 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2023 | 349 | #7 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2022 | 260 | #8 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2021 | 256 | #12 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2020 | 332 | #8 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2019 | 284 | #7 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2018 | 256 | #11 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2017 | 225 | #15 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2016 | 256 | #14 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2015 | 262 | #10 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2014 | 196 | #19 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2013 | 188 | #17 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2012 | 191 | #15 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2011 | 206 | #12 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2010 | 232 | #12 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2009 | 218 | #17 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2008 | 216 | #15 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
| 2007 | 224 | #16 of 99 | Iowa DNR |
How these numbers work
What is counted. Spring turkey harvest by county, counted as mandatory real-time harvest reports.
Seasons. Lucas 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 Lucas County each spring?
Lucas County hunters reported 319 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 319.2 a season.
How does Lucas County rank in Iowa for turkey?
Lucas County ranks #9 of Iowa's 99 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 319. On the 2022 to 2026 average (319.2) it ranks #10 of 99. It was in the state top 10 in 6 of 20 seasons from 2007 to 2026.
Is Lucas County's turkey harvest going up or down?
Lucas County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 329, up 38.2% from 238 (2014 to 2016). The latest season-to-season change was 321 in 2025 to 319 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.
Which season had the most turkeys in Lucas County?
Lucas County's highest season from 2007 to 2026 was 349 in 2023. The 2026 count of 319 is below that peak.