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By the early 1900's, unrestricted market hunting and drastic reductions in habitat had eliminated wild turkeys in Iowa. For many years, the thunderous gobbles of the wild turkey were absent from Iowa's woodlands and forests.
This silence was broken in 1966 when the Iowa Department of Natural Resources initiated a program to return the wild turkey to Iowa. Wild turkeys were released at several sites across the state, with the first release occurring in Lee County, Iowa. Over the past 30 years, the restoration of Iowa's wild turkey population has resulted from natural expansion from the early release sites.
Applying for a Turkey Hunting License
- Residents purchase turkey hunting licenses through license vendors,
apply online or through the telephone ordering system (1-800-367-1188).
- Nonresidents can
apply online or by telephone
(1-800-367-1188), as explained in the application information below that should be reviewed before applying for a permit.
- Information for making an application including license cost, seasons, zones, quotas, phone numbers can be obtained online:
- NOTE: INTERNET SALES OF DEER AND TURKEY LICENSES WILL BE SUSPENDED 10 DAYS PRIOR TO THE OPENING OF THE RESPECTIVE SEASON (not including bow season).
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| Harvest and Population Status |
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| 2006 Reported Fall Turkey Harvest |
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| Wild Turkey Restoration |
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| Wild Turkey Information, Brochure |
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| Turkey Depredation - Turkeys and Crops |
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