Iowa Deer Season 2026-27
Open nowIowa's deer season opens 2026-09-19 and closes 2027-01-10.
Last verified September 25, 2026Iowa wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Open now
Statewide
Youth / disabled hunter
- Opens
- September 19, 2026
- Closes
- October 4, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 4 days
Statewide
Archery (early)
- Opens
- October 1, 2026
- Closes
- December 4, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 20 days
Statewide
Early muzzleloader
- Opens
- October 17, 2026
- Closes
- October 25, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 69 days
Statewide
Shotgun season 1
- Opens
- December 5, 2026
- Closes
- December 9, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 76 days
Statewide
Shotgun season 2
- Opens
- December 12, 2026
- Closes
- December 20, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 85 days
Statewide
Archery (late)
- Opens
- December 21, 2026
- Closes
- January 10, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 85 days
Statewide
Late muzzleloader
- Opens
- December 21, 2026
- Closes
- January 10, 2027
- Bag limit
- January antlerless Jan 11-24, 2027
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Iowa's deer season opens 2026-09-19 and closes 2027-01-10.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.