Iowa Deer Tag Sales Have Begun

IFC welcomes you to deer hunting for the upcoming 2022-2023 seasons. Resident deer tags went on sale yesterday, August 15, 2022. Tags are available through the end of the season or until quotas are filled. A current hunting license and habitat fee are also required to participate. Buy online or head to your local license agent and get ready for adventure in the great outdoors!

2022 Deer Hunting Seasons

  • Youth Season: September 17-October 2
  • Archery Season, Early Split: October 1-December 2
  • Archery Season, Late Split: December 19 – January 10, 2023
  • Early Muzzleloader (residents only): October 15 – 23
  • Late Muzzleloader:  December 19 – January 10, 2023
  • Shotgun, Season 1:  December 3 – 7
  • Shotgun, Season 2:  December 10 – 18
  • Nonresident Holiday Season:  December 24 – January 2, 2023

2022-23 Iowa Hunting, Trapping & Migratory Game Bird Regulations