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What's open to hunt in Iowa

In short

1 deer or turkey season is open in Iowa on Sunday, October 25, 2026: deer (statewide).

Updated October 2026
Next opener
41 days
Shotgun Season 1 · Statewide opens Dec 5
Open todayDeer · Statewide
License yearSep 1, 2026 – Aug 31, 2027
Deer & turkey · Iowa · 2026-2027 license year
SEPOCTNOVDECJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGWhitetail deerSTATEWIDEWhitetail deer · Statewide · Oct 1 – Dec 4, 2026 · open nowOPEN · closes DEC 4Whitetail deer · Statewide · Oct 10 – Oct 18, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 5 – Dec 9, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 12 – Dec 20, 2026Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 21 – Jan 10, 2027Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 21 – Jan 10, 2027Whitetail deer · Statewide · Dec 24 – Jan 2, 2027TurkeySTATEWIDETurkey · Statewide · Apr 9 – Apr 11, 2027Turkey · Statewide · Apr 12 – May 17, 2027TurkeySEASON 1Turkey · Season 1 · Apr 12 – Apr 15, 2027TurkeySEASON 2Turkey · Season 2 · Apr 16 – Apr 22, 2027TurkeySEASON 3Turkey · Season 3 · Apr 23 – Apr 29, 2027TurkeySEASON 4Turkey · Season 4 · Apr 30 – May 17, 2027TODAY OCT 25

Iowa season table·Iowa regulations·Always verify current dates with the state agency before you hunt.

Hunting in Iowa, answered

What deer and turkey seasons are open in Iowa today?

1 deer or turkey season is open in Iowa on Sunday, October 25, 2026: deer (statewide).

When is the next hunting season opener in Iowa?

Shotgun Season 1 (Statewide) opens in 41 days, on Saturday, December 5.