Nonresident Hunting

2012 Deer Hunting Application Period: May 5-June 3
Between May 5th and June 3rd, nonresident hunters may apply for the 2012 deer hunting season or purchase a preference point to improve their chances in future application drawings. Go to our online purchasing site or call 1-800-367-1188 to submit your application.

Buy Your License Online

- Buy your Hunting/Fishing License
- Landowner Tenant Registration
- Check your Preference Points
- Check your Application Status
... All in one easy online system!

Turn In Poachers Hotline

Whitetail: Treasure, Trophy or Trouble? By Larry Stone
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Receive email updates on draw results and more!
Sign up today to receive the latest information regarding season dates, application instructions, deadlines, regulations, and additional updates that will benefit you as a nonresident hunter. By subscribing to our nonresident list serve, this information will be e-mailed directly to your inbox!

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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…) 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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