October marks 100 years of pheasant hunting in Iowa, and state wildlife officials are predicting a record-breaking year for hunters due to a high pheasant population.

Here's what to know about pheasant hunting in Iowa, including when it starts and what the outlook is for the 2025-26 hunting season.

When does the Iowa pheasant season open?

The pheasant hunting season in Iowa begins Saturday, Oct. 25 and lasts until Jan. 10.

When is the youth Iowa pheasant hunting season?

Pheasant hunting in Iowa starts with a designated time for youth hunters to try to bag some birds. The youth season is Oct. 18-19, where pheasant hunting is open to those 15 and younger.

How many pheasants were bagged in Iowa last season?

More than 460,000 pheasants were bagged last fall, marking the second-highe

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