About Hunting in Iowa
With great lakes accessible throughout the state, this state offers natural
beauty unlike any other, from landscapes to activities this is the place to go for an excursion to remember! In all Iowa’s County Parks offer over 215,000 acres featuring close to 2000 miles of trails and a lot of programs and events Including some unique lodging as well.
For stunning views of valleys, lakes you can climb up high or you can try the most authentic riverboat experiences that the Mississippi River offers. You can breathe in fresh air or if you want also try the trial capitol of Iowa as well. There is truly beauty everywhere you look.
Iowa Hunting Seasons Offered
Big Game: Deer, Wild Turkey
Small Game: Coyote, Groundhog, Rabbit, Squirrel, Coyote
Bird: Pheasant, Quail, Partridge, Grouse, Crow
Iowa Deer Hunting Season 2021 – 2022
| Seasons | Dates |
|---|---|
| Youth Season | Sept 18 – Oct 3 |
| Disabled Hunter Season (Requires permit) | Sept 18 – Oct 3 |
| Archery Season, Early Split | Oct 1 – Dec 3 |
| Archery Season, Late Split | Dec 20 – Jan 10, 2022 |
| Early Muzzleloader (residents only) | Oct 16 – 24 |
| Late Muzzleloader | Dec 20 – Jan 10, 2022 |
| Shotgun, Season 1 | Dec 4 – 8 |
| Shotgun, Season 2 | Dec 11 – 19 |
Licenses are available from the sales date of Aug 15 through the end of the season, or until quota fills. Please see image below for quota information according to county.
2021 Fall Wild Turkey Hunting
| License Type | Dates | Details |
| Gun/Bow | Oct 11 – Dec 3 | Sold until quotas are filled. |
| Archery Only | Oct 1 – Dec 3 Dec 20 – Jan 10 2022 | Sold until last day of the season. No quota. |
and transportation tag issued to the hunter.
| Fall Turkey Zones | Quota |
| 4 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 650 |
| 6 | 1,400 |
| 7 | 250 |
| 8 | 200 |
| 9 | 200 |
and transportation tag issued to the hunter.
2022 Spring Turkey Hunting
| License | Season | Dates |
| Combo Gun/Bow Licenses | Youth Season (Residents Only) | Apr 8-10 |
| Season 1 | Apr 11-14 | |
| Season 2 | Apr 15-19 | |
| Season 3 | Apr 20-26 | |
| Season 4 | Apr 27-May 15 | |
| Resident Archery Only License | Apr 11-May 15 |
- BAG LIMIT: Daily bag and season possession limit is one bearded or male wild turkey for each valid license and transportation tag issued to the hunter.
- SHOOTING HOURS: Half-hour before sunrise to sunset.
- See p. 47 of PDF for Spring Turkey regulations.
Iowa Hunting License Info
Applications for general deer/ Antlerless only license will be accepted May 1- June 6 All Deer licenses required to hunt in the state go on sale August 15th till the end of the season. Non resident holiday season goes on sale Dec 15 till the end of the season.
Purchase a licence at : https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/licenses/online_sales/
| First General License | Second General Deer License |
| Shotgun Season One | Bow Season |
| Shotgun Season Two | Bow Season |
| Bow | Shotgun season One |
| Early Muzzleloader | Early Muzzleloader |
| Late Muzzleloader |
Iowa Hunting News
This is the perfect state to enjoy as many hunts as possible with the wider range of options there’s not much you won’t be able to do while getting to enjoy the great outdoors. We hope to see you soon and ready to get our guns out, suns out!