| Species | Season | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Ducks | General · Special September Teal | Sep 5, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Metropolitan Canada Goose · Waterloo/Cedar Falls Zone | Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Metropolitan Canada Goose · Des Moines Zone | Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Metropolitan Canada Goose · Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Zone | Sep 12, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026 |
| Deer | General · Youth/Disabled | Sep 19, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Youth Waterfowl · North Zone | Sep 26, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 |
| Deer | Archery · Archery (Early) | Oct 1, 2026 – Dec 4, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Youth Waterfowl · Central Zone | Oct 3, 2026 – Oct 4, 2026 |
| Ducks | General · Youth Waterfowl · South Zone | Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 11, 2026 |
| Deer | Muzzleloader · Early Muzzleloader | Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 25, 2026 |
| Deer | Firearm · Gun 1 | Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026 |
Data verified 12 days ago against official Iowa Department of Natural Resources sources.
| Species | Draw | Apply by |
|---|---|---|
| Deer | Nonresident Deer Application | see agency portal |
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