The nonresident deer application period and time to purchase preference points is May 4th, starting at 6am CST through June 2nd. A great resource for you as you apply is our Nonresident Deer Application Guide. However if you can’t get your questions answered there, our DNR customer service representatives are here to assist you with all of your questions and concerns. We are open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4:30pm CST with the exception of holidays and can be reached at 515-281-5918 or at webmaster@dnr.iowa.gov.

You can apply or purchase preference points online by logging in to our online purchasing site and choose Hunting or Fishing License Sales. First time hunters must apply over the phone (800-367-1188) to set up an IDNR account. If you were born after January 1st, 1972 you will need your hunter education certification on your account.

The drawing results will be posted by July 20th and can be found by going to our online purchasing site and choose View Application Status. Draw results will not be provided over the phone.

If any license quota for Any-Deer/Antlerless-only combination licenses has not been filled, the excess licenses will be sold first-come, first-served through our online purchasing site or through the telephone ordering system (800-367-1188) beginning 6 a.m. CDT July 27.

Thank you for interest in the rich tradition of hunting in Iowa. Your license dollars go directly to the Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund that is used solely for the protection and enhancement of Iowa’s fish and wildlife. Your participation is an investment that improves the quality of hunting for you and for future generations. We welcome nonresident hunters and hope your experiences in Iowa are enjoyable and memorable.

PURCHASE YOUR IOWA LICENSE by calling 800-367-1188 or you may purchase your license online.

Hunting Licenses & Laws
(Hunting & Trapping Regulations, list of Recreational Licenses and Fees, Waterfowl Regulations)

• 2011-2012 Hunting and Trapping Regulations

Resident License Application Form
Information required to prove eligibility of Iowa Residency. (for former nonresidents)

Hunting Licenses & Laws, Special License Applications
- Special Nonresident Deer License Application (Severely Disabled)
- Special Youth Deer License Application (Severely Disabled or Terminally Ill Youth)
- Crossbow for Deer & Turkey Hunting License Application
- Motor Vehicle Use Permit for Nonambulatory Persons Application
- And others...

Public Hunting and Wildlife Management Areas

	Nonresident Deer Hunting Nonresident Deer Application Guide (Season Dates/Info, Application Dates, License Fee and Requirements, Application Instructions, Group Info, Landowner Info, Zones, etc…) Drawing Statistics Nonresident Landowner Application / Affidavit Nonresident Deer Hunting - Zone Map Report Your Harvest - Deer Left Over Quota Licenses

	Nonresident Turkey Hunting Nonresident Turkey Application Guide (Season Dates/Info, Application Dates, License Fee and Requirements, Application Instructions, Group Info, Landowner Info, Zones, etc…) Nonresident Landowner Application / Affidavit Nonresident Turkey Hunting - Zone Map Report Your Harvest - Turkey Left Over Quota Licenses

Contact Us:
Please use our online contact form or call us direct at 515-281-5918.
Fax number: 515-281-8895

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