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Types of Hunting

Hunting
Types of Hunting

Trapping & Fur Harvesting

Explore fur hunting and trapping licenses, regulations, season dates, and common Iowa wildlife, as well as education for a trapper's course.

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Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
Types of Hunting

Migratory Game Bird Hunting

Learn where, when, and how you can hunt Iowa's diverse migratory game bird population.

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Hunting - Turkey
Types of Hunting

Turkey Hunting

Learn about turkey hunting dates, regulations, safety, and more for turkey hunting season in Iowa, care of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

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Turkey tom facing the camera with his tail spread in back in a lush spring field.
Hunting - Deer
Types of 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.

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

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.

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Types of Hunting

Small Game Hunting

Find the tips and resources you need to start hunting dove, rabbit, squirrel, pheasant, quail, or waterfowl in Iowa.

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