• Iowa Big Game Species

    - BIG GAME SPECIES:
    Deer
    Bobcat

    - SMALL GAME SPECIES:
    Coyote

    - BIRDS:
    Turkey
    Quail
    Grouse
    Partridge

  • Iowa Big Game Draw Application Deadlines

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  • Important Links

    https://www.fws.gov/visit-us

  • Iowa State Wildlife Office

    Iowa Department of Natural Resources
    https://www.iowadnr.gov/hunting
    502 E. 9th Street
    Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
    515-725-8200
    Draw State: NO

  • Iowa Hunting Information

    Residents that are 16 years of age and older are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of Iowa.
    Residents over the age of 65, veterans, and disabled people may be eligible for a hunting license at a reduced fee.
    Non-residents are required to apply for and obtain a hunting license to legally hunt in the state of Iowa.
    Residency requires an individual to have resided in Iowa for at least 90 days and proof of residency can be shown by an Iowa driver's license or a state I.D. card.
    A resident must pay an annual hunting license fee of $22, additional habitat fee of $15 or3-year hunting and habitat fee of $101.

    A resident must pay an annual migratory game bird fee of $11.50.
    A resident must pay an annual furharvest license fee of $26.
    Residents and non-residents are required to apply for and obtain licenses and permits for hunting deer and wild turkey.
    A non-resident must pay an annual hunting license fee of $131 or5-day hunting license fee of $77, additional habitat fee of $15.

    A non-resident must pay an annual migratory game bird fee of $11.50.
    A non-resident must pay an annual furharvest license fee of $247.
    A non-resident junior (age 16–18) must pay an annual hunting license fee of $32.

    "Hunting Laws by State" FindLaw, https://www.findlaw.com/state/state-fish-and-game-laws/hunting-laws-by-state-findlaw.html. Accessed July 15, 2022.

Military, Veterans, Seniors, Disabled, and Children receive significant discounts from liscenses and other fees. Check out Iowa State Wildlife website for a full breakdown.

2022 Fees

Yearly and Seasonal Base License:

Ownership of a Iowa hunting lisence may or may not be required to apply, purchase, or earn points for game tags.

Youth License - $47.00

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BIG GAME Tag Application Fees

Application fees are non-refundable. The State of Iowa uses these funds to support wildlife conservation.

Points Only (license not required) - $60.50

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BIG GAME Tags

TAG FEES paid at the time of issuance (if selected):

Deer Tag - $498.00

*Prices may vary. Please check the Iowa State Wildlife website for the most up to date information.

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