Iowa Code r. 571-106.2 - Season dates

Deer may be taken only during the following seasons:

(1) Bow season. Deer may be taken in accordance with the type of license issued from October 1 through the Friday before the first Saturday in December and from the Monday following the third Saturday in December through January 10 of the following year.

(2) Regular gun seasons. Deer may be taken in accordance with the type, season and zone designated on the license from the first Saturday in December and continuing for five consecutive days (first regular gun season) or from the second Saturday in December and continuing for nine consecutive days (second regular gun season).

(3) Muzzleloader seasons. Deer may be taken in accordance with the type, season and zone designated on the license from the Saturday closest to October 14 and continuing for nine consecutive days (early muzzleloader season) or from the Monday following the third Saturday in December through January 10 of the following year (late muzzleloader season).

(4) Resident population management and excess tag January antlerless-deer-only seasons. Deer may be taken in accordance with the type, season, and zone designated on the license from January 11 through the second Sunday following that date.

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Iowa Code r. 571-106.2

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