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Iowa

Hunting

Hunting

Deer Hunting Seasons

2022-23 SEASONSEASON DATESLICENSE ON-SALE DATES
Youth SeasonSept. 17 - Oct. 2Aug. 15 - End of Season
Disabled Hunter Season (Requires permit)Sept. 17 - Oct. 2Aug. 15 - End of Season
Archery Season, Early SplitOct. 1 - Dec. 2Aug. 15 - End of Season
Archery Season, Late SplitDec. 19 - Jan. 10, 2023Aug. 15 - End of Season
Early MuzzleloaderOct. 15-23Aug. 15 - End of Season
Late MuzzleloaderDec. 19 - Jan. 10, 2023Aug. 15 - End of Season
Shotgun, Season 1Dec. 3-7Aug. 15 - End of Season
Shotgun, Season 2Dec. 10-18Aug. 15 - End of Season
Nonresident Holiday SeasonDec. 24 - Jan. 2, 2023Aug. 15 - End of Season
Pop. Mgmt Jan. AntlerlessJan. 11-22, 2023Aug. 15 - End of Season
Excess Tag Jan. AntlerlessJan. 11-22, 2023Jan. 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.