IA DNR: Waterfowl

Hunters must be registered with the Harvest Information Program (HIP) when pursuing migratory birds. Hunters must register each year they intend to hunt migratory birds and must register in each state they intend to hunt. Hunters purchasing a hunting license and migratory bird hunting privilege in Iowa will be automatically HIP registered at the time of purchase. Hunters no longer have to call and register for HIP because of the ELSI (electronic licensing) system. Your printed license will indicate that you are HIP registered and you will not have to write a number on your license.

2008-09 Waterfowl Regulations,*.pdf
- Fees, Special Hunts, Migratory Game Bird Season Dates, Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations, Reporting Banded Ducks and Geese, DNR Wildlife Refuges, Areas Closed to Waterfowl Hunting, National Wildlife Refuges, Areas Closed to Canada Goose Hunting, Sunrise/Sunset Table, Trumpeter Swan Identification

Jemmerson Slough Complex Remains Open for 2008-09 Hunting Season
Several inquiries have been made concerning Jemmerson Slough which was added to the inviolate wildlife refuge list in Dickinson County. Jemmerson Slough will not be posted as a game refuge and normal hunting for the 2008-09 season is permitted for upland pheasant, deer, ducks, and small game. Hunters are reminded that Jemmerson Slough is within the closed Canada goose hunting zone, and therefore, Canada goose hunting is not permitted. All other regulations apply, including those prohibiting hunting within 200 yard of occupied buildings.

For additional information contact Chris La Rue, IDNR, Wildlife Mgmt. Biologist at 712-336-3524.

Duck Hunting and Management
Light Geese
(Light geese include: white- and blue-phase lesser snow geese and Ross' geese)
Dark Geese
(Dark geese include: All races of Canada geese, White-fronted geese and Brant)
Canada Goose Closed Areas
Canada goose hunting is closed in posted portions of 21 counties. Maps of closed areas may be picked up from the local conservation officer, county recorder, or at a DNR facility near the area. Telephone numbers for conservation officers are listed in the hunting and fishing regulations and deer application booklets. Individual closed area maps may also be ordered from the DNR by calling (515)281-5918. Be prepared to tell the the name of the area for the map you are ordering. Allow two weeks for delivery.
2008 Special September Canada Goose Seasons