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Webster County, Iowa Spring Turkey Harvest

Webster County hunters reported 124 spring turkeys in 2026, ranking #46 of Iowa's 99 counties.

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

124
2026 spring harvest
#46 of 99
State rank
112.4
5-season average
17.3
Per 100 sq mi

Webster County turkey harvest facts

MeasureValue
2026 spring harvest124
State rank, 2026#46 of 99
5-season average (2022 to 2026)112.4
5-season average rank#50 of 99
Harvest per 100 sq mi, 202617.33
Harvest per 100 sq mi, 5-season average15.7
Land area (Census), sq mi715.7
Share of Iowa county total, 20260.888%
Trend+50.2%
Trend basisLatest 3 seasons (2024 to 2026) average 119.67; comparison seasons (2014 to 2016) average 79.67.
2026 compared with earlier seasonshighest since 2007
Series high124 in 2026
Seasons in the Iowa top 100 of 20

2007 to 2026 harvest by season

2007: 702008: 712009: 1012010: 802011: 722012: 832013: 692014: 782015: 852016: 762017: 862018: 742019: 762020: 792021: 842022: 862023: 1172024: 1212025: 1142026: 124

One bar per season, 2007 to 2026; the brightest bar is 2026 (124). The tallest bar is 124 in 2026.

SeasonHarvestState rankSource
2026124#46 of 99Iowa DNR
2025114#54 of 99Iowa DNR
2024121#51 of 99Iowa DNR
2023117#50 of 99Iowa DNR
202286#52 of 99Iowa DNR
202184#51 of 99Iowa DNR
202079#69 of 99Iowa DNR
201976#57 of 99Iowa DNR
201874#60 of 99Iowa DNR
201786#56 of 99Iowa DNR
201676#60 of 99Iowa DNR
201585#52 of 99Iowa DNR
201478#56 of 99Iowa DNR
201369#61 of 99Iowa DNR
201283#53 of 99Iowa DNR
201172#50 of 99Iowa DNR
201080#52 of 99Iowa DNR
2009101#46 of 99Iowa DNR
200871#61 of 99Iowa DNR
200770#57 of 99Iowa DNR

How these numbers work

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

Seasons. Webster 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 Webster County each spring?

Webster County hunters reported 124 spring turkeys in 2026. Over the 5 seasons 2022 to 2026 the average was 112.4 a season.

How does Webster County rank in Iowa for turkey?

Webster County ranks #46 of Iowa's 99 counties for 2026 spring turkey harvest, with 124. On the 2022 to 2026 average (112.4) it ranks #50 of 99. It was in the state top 10 in 0 of 20 seasons from 2007 to 2026.

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

Webster County's 3-season average (2024 to 2026) is 119.67, up 50.2% from 79.67 (2014 to 2016). The latest season-to-season change was 114 in 2025 to 124 in 2026. Counts alone do not show hunter success or bird numbers.

Which season had the most turkeys in Webster County?

Webster County's highest season from 2007 to 2026 was 124 in 2026. The 2026 count of 124 is the highest since 2007.

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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