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IowaDeer & Turkey Season Dates
2026-2027 deer and turkey season dates for Iowa.
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Whitetail Deer
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Deer Season — Segment 1 | Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026 | archery | |
| Early Muzzleloader Season | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 | muzzleloader | |
| Shotgun Season 1 | Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026 | shotgun | |
| Shotgun Season 2 | Dec 12, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 | shotgun | |
| Archery Deer Season — Segment 2 | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 | archery | |
| Late Muzzleloader Season | Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 10, 2027 | muzzleloader | |
| Holiday Deer Season | Dec 24, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 | any |
Archery Deer Season — Segment 1: Shooting hours: 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset.
Early Muzzleloader Season: Early muzzleloader opportunity.
Shotgun Season 1: Iowa shotgun season — first segment.
Shotgun Season 2: Iowa shotgun season — second segment.
Archery Deer Season — Segment 2: Late archery season resumes after shotgun seasons.
Late Muzzleloader Season: Late muzzleloader concurrent with late archery.
Holiday Deer Season: OTC holiday season licenses. Purchase from Dec 15, 2026 through license agents only.
Whitetail Deer source: iowadnr.gov
Turkey
Statewide
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Youth Season (Residents Only) | Apr 9, 2027 – Apr 11, 2027 | any | |
| Spring Turkey Archery Only (Residents Only) | Apr 12, 2027 – May 17, 2027 | archery |
Spring Turkey Youth Season (Residents Only): Resident youth hunters only. 3 days before regular seasons.
Spring Turkey Archery Only (Residents Only): Resident archery-only spring turkey. Non-residents not eligible. bearded turkey only
Season 1
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Season 1 | Apr 12, 2027 – Apr 15, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey Season 1: Spring turkey Season 1. Residents and non-residents eligible. bearded turkey only
Season 2
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Season 2 | Apr 16, 2027 – Apr 22, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey Season 2: Spring turkey Season 2. bearded turkey only
Season 3
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Season 3 | Apr 23, 2027 – Apr 29, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey Season 3: Spring turkey Season 3. bearded turkey only
Season 4
| Season | Dates | Weapon | Bag limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Turkey Season 4 | Apr 30, 2027 – May 17, 2027 | shotgun |
Spring Turkey Season 4: Spring turkey Season 4 — final regular season. bearded turkey only
Turkey source: iowadnr.gov
Season dates and regulations can change. Always verify current dates with the Iowa state wildlife agency before you hunt.
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