All dates are subject to change through a rule making or a legislative process. Lost mound provides a unique hunting opportunity for youth, ages 1017. In order to take more than four deer statewide, an additional deer permit must be purchased. The season limit is one antlered deer for all portions of the firearms deer season. The statewide season limit for anlered deer is one per hunter. Iowa hunting seasons include deer, turkey, pheasant and a listing of small game. The first two iowa deer hunting seasons begin september 15, when the youth season and disabled hunter season open statewide. An antlerpoint restriction applies in some counties. What was previously called the youth deer hunting season has changed to the apprentice deer hunting season to reflect a rule modification allowing south dakota residents of any age who have not held a deer hunting license for 10 years to apply for an. Starting in 2014, a reduced number of antlerless licenses have been issued to help stabilize the herd. Dec 09, 2017 published on dec 9, 2017 mike used a savage 220f shotgun to shoot this nice iowa whitetail during iowa s first shotgun season. Dec 03, 2017 iowa shotgun deer hunting 2017 duration. The iowa deer hunting tradition will be passed on to about 0 youths who will participate in the youth deer hunting season, which opens on sept. Each youth must be under direct supervision of an adult mentor, with a valid license and habitat fee if required.
Eyebrows were raised when we gave iowa a b the first time around. The 2017 iowa deer harvest is running less than 1 percent ahead of the 2016 totals, according to a news release by the iowa dnr. Following the stanley deer is a 215 34 trophy deer taken by jon henson of carroll. If you have already purchased and have in your possession a 2020 spring turkey kill tag for an area far from home, go to michigan. Deer hunters in south dakota will notice a name change when purchasing a youth deer hunting license this fall. For more harvest reports, harvest maps, population modeling, winter severity indexes and.
According to the dnr, nearly 60,000 tags are still available. Application deadline for spring turkey harvest authorizations is always december 10. Sep 10, 2016 the iowa deer hunting tradition will be passed on to about 10,000 youths who are participating in the youth deer hunting season, which opens on sept. Iowa s youth only turkey hunting season begins april 5 for residents age 15 and younger at the time when they purchased their youth turkey license.
We look at deer herd health, harvest numbers, new regulations and trophy potential in all 50 states. Those revenues go to the fish and game trust fund for use by the iowa department of natural resources fisheries, wildlife and law enforcement bureaus to provide high quality and. The iowa deer hunting tradition will be passed on to about 10,000 youths who will participate in the youth deer hunting season, which opens on sept. The iowa department of natural resources dnr opened the sale for resident deer tags today tuesday. Licenses and permits are available for both iowa residents and nonresidents, and vary in price. Please check the wisconsin deer hunting regulations for a complete set of dates and unit designations. The youth deer season is the weekend prior to oct 1. The dnr has added a january antlerless season in four counties and new deer management zones near harpers ferry, elkader and seymour. If you want to take additional antlered deer, you must hunt on an archers hunting permit during the archery deer season or in a managed hunt where antlered deer can be taken.
Iowas annual youth deer hunting season begins saturday, and 7yearold jensen mier is gearing up for it on his familys land in west davenport. More than 3,700 deer were donated, generating just over 634,000 meals to iowas less fortunate. Department of natural resources season information. We work hard to keep our calendar current, but always refer to the hunting regulation booklet for official, legal season dates. Turkey hunting season kicks off saturday for youth in iowa. To participate, you must be at least 6 and no older than 15 on the opening day of the early. Iowa s 2017 spring season begins april 8 with an iowa youth only hunting season that covers two weekends and allows hunters younger than 16 when they buy the turkey license to participate. This beautiful white deer was spotted in iowa, but you can. Resident iowa youth under the age of 16 are not required to have a license, but must be accompanied by a licensed adult 18 years of age or older. An estimated 10,000 young hunters are expected to take. Plan your hunt and hunt your plan, the iowa dnr says. Theres also a late muzzleloader season december 23 to january 10. About 500,000 deer in 2014 through 2018, a downward trend from 2006, but about stable in 2015 after a mild winter and early spring, and into 2017.
View up to date information on how illinois is handling the coronavirus disease 2019 covid19 from the state of illinois coronavirus response site. This season is set aside to allow youths to hunt under direct guidance of an adult mentor, age 18 and older. Request a correction to a deer application or replacement of a deer permit. Youth and disabled season is september 21 to october 6. Youth free hunting days are traditionally set as the first full weekend after sept. Onehalf hour before sunrise to onehalf hour after sunset. Dnr managed public hunting iowa department of natural. Iowas deer seasons conclude with the late muzzleloader season and. Iowa dnr proposes adjusting deer harvest quotas in more than 20 counties.
Most deer were harvested during the shotgun seasons. This beautiful white deer was spotted in iowa, but you cant hunt it aaron young, the des moines register published 10. Unfilled youth deer licenses are now valid for any remaining seasons, but are still mentor licenses and they must follow all other rules specified for each. Jul 20, 2017 this auction is for one iowa special nonresident deer tag, good statewide for archery, gun season one, gun season two, or the late muzzleloader season during either 2017 or 2018 iowa deer season hunters choice. Iowas youth deer season begins saturday september 16, 2016 spencer daily reporter. Seasons marked with an indicate the season dates are the same each year. Season total hunters buck harvest antlerless harvest total harvest successful hunters 2 overall success archery 100,800 9,180 11,878 21,058 18,815 18. Iowas youth deer season begins september 17 dnr news. The iowa deer hunting tradition will be passed on to about 10,000 youths who are participating in the. Volunteers step forward to help dnr to collect additional deer samples near harpers ferry to look chronic wasting disease january 26, 2017 iowa, iowa department of natural resources nine samples from hunterharvested deer from near harpers ferry during the 2016 hunting seasons have tested positive for chronic wasting disease, bringing the total.
This auction is for one iowa special nonresident deer tag, good statewide for archery, gun season one, gun season two, or the late muzzleloader season during either 2017 or 2018 iowa deer season hunters choice. Deer permit applicationssales information illinois. Dnr spokesman, kevin baskins, says the proposed season will look much like this years. Hunters will notice few regulations changes from 2017. Director, iowa department of natural resources it is extremely important to continually monitor chronic wasting disease cwd. The muzzleloader season starts the first saturday after the end of firearms season and runs for 16 days.
The youth season coincides with the disabled hunter deer season for hunters who meet certain criteria. Thank you to all of the hunters who donated deer to the hush program during the 20162017 hunting season. May 08, 2017 this beautiful white deer was spotted in iowa, but you cant hunt it aaron young, the des moines register published 10. On behalf of the iowa dnr, thank you for buying a license and your continued. News releases as published by the iowa department of natural resources. In preparation for iowas youth turkey hunting season in april 2017, jason schwartzhoff of davenport helps his then7yearold son, joshua, hold a 20.
A hunter may take as many deer as allowed for each zone. Of the top 10 counties in iowa for deer harvests during the 20162017 season, five are in the northeast part of the state. Iowas youth turkey season begins april 5 dnr news releases. This weekend marks the start of deer hunting season in iowa with the opening of the youth season. Sep 14, 2017 iowas annual youth deer hunting season begins saturday, and 7yearold jensen mier is gearing up for it on his familys land in west davenport. The 2017 iowa deer harvest is running more than 5 percent ahead of the 2016. An additional deer permit allows a hunter to take up to two additional deer beyond the four deer allowed by the statewide or youth. Studying your states hunting laws might be a bit time consuming, and we know youre impatient to get out there and start shooting. This is an area where hunters have a better than average chance of harvesting a deer during the 20172018 season. Heres a quick guide to the 2017 deer hunting season. View a calendar listing the upcoming and ongoing dates for each hunting and trapping season in iowa. The youth season is geared toward a positive, oneonone experience. Fur harvester information includes muskrat, mink, raccoon, fox, bobcat, badger, fishermarten, beaver, otter, and coyote.
The iowa natural resources commission has given preliminary approval for the 20162017 deer hunting seasons. Special youth deer season north dakota game and fish. Visit the deer management page to learn about what the dnr does so minnesotans can enjoy the benefits of a thriving and diseasefree deer population. Apr 20, 2016 the iowa natural resources commission has given preliminary approval for the 20162017 deer hunting seasons. Jul 09, 2017 iowa dnr officials take the lymph nodes from a deer harvested in clayton county on saturday, feb. Apr 07, 2017 in preparation for iowa s youth turkey hunting season in april 2017, jason schwartzhoff of davenport helps his then7yearold son, joshua, hold a 20gauge mossberg shotgun during target practice. The iowa deer hunting tradition will be passed on to about 10,000 youths who are participating in the youth deer hunting season, which opens on sept. You may take only two antlered deer during the archery and firearms deer hunting seasons combined. These youth hunting events are scheduled one weekend prior to the normal hunting season and are open to residents and nonresidents 15 years of age and younger. Restricted youth antlered mule deer licenses are valid only for the specific unit during either season. The wisconsin dnr board unanimously approved a wolf hunt for this fall with a harvest limit of 201. Whether youre a deer hunter, a locker owner or volunteer in your community, there is a vital role you can play. If you have more than one permit, you must use them in another portion. This season provides an opportunity to teach deer hunting, wildlife behavior, and safe hunting practices to resident youths while they are under the watchful eye of a licensed adult.
Deer hunting in iowa iowa department of natural resources. Due to the covid19 pandemic and recent executive orders issued in michigan, we are encouraging hunters to hunt close to home. The deer tag includes 1 any sex deer and 1 antlerless deer. The reason for the season is to concentrate on the development of future hunters. We radiocollared 48 fawns in central iowa from 20152017 to estimate survival, home range size. Iowa dnr officials take the lymph nodes from a deer harvested in clayton county on saturday, feb. This beautiful white deer was spotted in iowa, but you. Special youth hunting weekends for wild turkey, whitetailed deer and waterfowl allow youngsters to hunt and gain valuable experience without competing against adults. Youth deer hunting season changes to apprentice deer. The average deer harvested per square mile last season in those five counties totaled 4.
See page 6 of the michigan hunting and trapping digest. Deer hunting regulations kentucky department of fish. Youth deer hunting season changes to apprentice deer hunting. So far this fall, 76,204 deer have been reported, compared to 75,909 for the same period last year. Only one deer of either sex may be taken during the early youth portion. Only one antlered deer may be taken during the entire firearms season all portions combined. These are the dates set when published, please check the state dnrs website to confirm. Larry stanley, of waukee, had the biggest deer registered with the idnr for the 20162017 season. Nonresident youth under the age of 16 are required to possess a nonresident youth preserve license and habitat fee. Dnr news releases iowa department of natural resources. Hunters can purchase licenses and permits in several ways. Photo by bill diershunters reported harvesting 105,544 deer in iowa for 2017, which is an increase of more than 4,100 deer from 2016, the iowa dnr said in a news release tuesday, jan. Application periods lotteries 2019 deer firearmmuzzleloader application periods.
The iowa dnr made the season in an effort to get up to 300 samples of deer. Larrys buck scored 226 58 and was harvested in dallas county. Last chance to guarantee your 2017 or 2018 iowa whitetail tag. Published on dec 9, 2017 mike used a savage 220f shotgun to shoot this nice iowa whitetail during iowas first shotgun season.
Iowas youth, disabled hunter deer seasons begin sept. Please see the attachment for language of this expedited emergency game and fish rules package relating to the 2017 youth deer hunts. Officials expect the 2017 harvest to be similar due to the dropping deer population. Infected deer may not display symptoms, and testing is the only way to know if a deer is.
Iowa cuts deer tags to maintain population, combat disease. Sep 09, 2016 the iowa deer hunting tradition will be passed on to about 10,000 youths who are participating in the youth deer hunting season, which opens on sept. The antlerpoint restriction does not apply during the youth portions of the deer season. Oct 31 2020 to nov 01 2020 nov 27 2020 to nov 29 2020. Last chance to guarantee your 2017 or 2018 iowa whitetail. A harvested infected deer can no longer make direct contact with other deer, helping slow the disease. Application deadline for bear permits is always december 10. Youth 17 or younger on the date of the hunt can participate, but must be accompanied by an adult who is at least 18 years of age.
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