Deer Hunting Seasons
| 2022-23 SEASON | SEASON DATES | LICENSE ON-SALE DATES |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Season | Sept. 17 - Oct. 2 | Aug. 15 - End of Season |
| Disabled Hunter Season (Requires permit) | Sept. 17 - Oct. 2 | Aug. 15 - End of Season |
| Archery Season, Early Split | Oct. 1 - Dec. 2 | Aug. 15 - End of Season |
| Archery Season, Late Split | Dec. 19 - Jan. 10, 2023 | Aug. 15 - End of Season |
| Early Muzzleloader | Oct. 15-23 | Aug. 15 - End of Season |
| Late Muzzleloader | Dec. 19 - Jan. 10, 2023 | Aug. 15 - End of Season |
| Shotgun, Season 1 | Dec. 3-7 | Aug. 15 - End of Season |
| Shotgun, Season 2 | Dec. 10-18 | Aug. 15 - End of Season |
| Nonresident Holiday Season | Dec. 24 - Jan. 2, 2023 | Aug. 15 - End of Season |
| Pop. Mgmt Jan. Antlerless | Jan. 11-22, 2023 | Aug. 15 - End of Season |
| Excess Tag Jan. Antlerless | Jan. 11-22, 2023 | Jan. 11 - End of Season |
Shooting hours for all deer seasons are 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
Hunters are required to report deer and turkey harvest either at iowadnr.gov or by calling the number printed on the harvest reporting tag.
