Turkey season in Iowa runs Oct 13 – May 17 across 13 Zones.
| Zone | Type | Dates | Harvest | Pressure | Public |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
| Zone 1 | Spring | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
| Zone 2 | Spring | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
| Zone 3 | Spring | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
| Zone 4 | Spring | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
| Zone 5 | Spring | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — | — |
| Zone 6 | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
| Zone 6 | Spring | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — | — |
| Zone 7 | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
| Zone 7 | Spring | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — | — |
| Zone 8 | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
| Zone 8 | Spring | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — | — |
| Zone 9 | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
| Zone 9 | Spring | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — | — |
| Central | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
| Central | Spring | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — | — |
| Grouse Hunting Zone | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
| Grouse Hunting Zone | Spring | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — | — |
| North | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
| North | Spring | Apr 13 — May 17 | — | — | — |
| South | Fall | Oct 13 — Dec 5 | — | — | — |
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Turkey season in Iowa currently runs Oct 13 to May 17, across 26 season rows and 13 Zones, split by weapon (Shotgun).
The best Zones for turkey in Iowa depend on harvest success and public-land access, both shown per Zone above. Compare units before you apply for a tag or plan your hunt.
View Zone boundaries, public land, and walk-in access areas on our interactive map.
Also see Iowa seasons, public land, and license.