Types of Hunting & Trapping

Explore the types of hunting and trapping in Iowa, with tips and guidance on seasons, species, maps and more from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

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Chronic Wasting Disease
Hunting

Chronic Wasting Disease

Learn about chronic wasting disease (CWD), which affects white-tail deer, including information for hunters, how to submit samples, surveillance, and more.

Hunting

Deer Health

Iowa is nationally renowned for its wild white-tailed deer and the Iowa DNR routinely monitors health events affecting native wildlife, its spread, and impact.

Hunting

Deer Hunting

The future of deer in Iowa depends upon the cooperation of hunters, preservation of timber habitat, legislative support and continued management of resources.

Whitetail buck standing among trees looking back over his left shoulder.
Hunting

Habitat and Access Program (IHAP)

The Iowa Habitat and Access Program has grown to over 32,000 acres, significantly increasing the amount of land available to hunters in Iowa.

Hunting - Education

Hunter Education & Safety

Find an Iowa Hunter Education course near you, view videos, and and get answers to common hunter education questions from the Iowa DNR.

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Hunting Applications

Find information for resident and nonresident Iowa DNR hunting applications, as for other designations including veterans, disabled Iowans, and senior citizens.

Hunting

Iowa Hunting Seasons

Iowa's hunting seasons for those looking to plan their hunting trips and activities.

Hunter walking a field in the fall.
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Pheasant Hunting

Learn why Iowa is one of the best places in the United States to hunt pheasants, as well as where, when, and how to hunt safely.

Male pheasant side profile with long feathers, brown body, green neck and red around the eye.