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Hunters have harvested 262 deer in Washington County so far this year. According to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, 166 of those were antlered bucks. The total number of deer harvested so far in 2019 statewide is 22,476. Area deer counts include 244 in Henry County, 219 in Iowa County, 212 in Jefferson County, 520 in Johnson County, 154 in Keokuk County, and 234 in Louisa County. In Iowa, Clayton County has had the most deer harvested with 915, and 508 of those were antlered bucks. Deer hunters are still active, as archery season is open through December 6th and the second shotgun season will follow from December 14th to 22nd.