Deer Oct 1–Dec 5. Turkey Oct 13–Dec 5.
Iowa hunting seasons cover 94 season dates statewide for White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Pheasant and more. Most seasons are open to any licensed hunter within the posted dates. Use the tables below for exact opening and closing dates by species and zone.
Season data sourced from the Iowa wildlife agency. Always verify dates and regulations on the official site before hunting—regulations can change during the season.
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Archery | Oct 1 — Dec 5 | — | — |
| Zone 1 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| Zone 1 | Shotgun | Dec 6 — Dec 10 | — | — |
| Zone 1 | Shotgun | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — |
| Zone 1 | Muzzleloader | Dec 22 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Archery | Oct 1 — Dec 5 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Shotgun | Dec 6 — Dec 10 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Shotgun | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Muzzleloader | Dec 22 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Archery | Oct 1 — Dec 5 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Shotgun | Dec 6 — Dec 10 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Shotgun | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Muzzleloader | Dec 22 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Archery | Oct 1 — Dec 5 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Shotgun | Dec 6 — Dec 10 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Shotgun | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Muzzleloader | Dec 22 — Jan 10 | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Archery | Oct 1 — Dec 5 | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Muzzleloader | Oct 11 — Oct 19 | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Shotgun | Dec 6 — Dec 10 | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Shotgun | Dec 13 — Dec 21 | — | — |
+ 41 more Deer seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Shotgun | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — |
| Zone 1 | Shotgun | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Shotgun | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Shotgun | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Shotgun | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Shotgun | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Shotgun | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Shotgun | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — |
+ 18 more Turkey seasons
| Zone | Weapon | Season | Harvest | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Shotgun | Oct 3 — Dec 21 | — | — |
| North | Shotgun | Sep 19 — Dec 7 | — | — |
| South | Shotgun | Oct 10 — Dec 28 | — | — |
Iowa hunting season currently spans Oct 1 to Dec 5 for Deer, with other species opening at different times. Dates vary by zone and weapon. This page lists 94 Iowa season dates.
Iowa offers hunting for 3 species, including White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Pheasant and more. Each species has its own season dates, weapon rules and bag limits.
State Resource
Always verify season dates and regulations with the official state wildlife agency:
See Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas for Iowa on our interactive hunting map.
Also see Iowa public land, license, and regulations.