As the temperatures begin to fall, hunters are starting to get back into the swing of things as deer hunting season approaches.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has announced timeframes for deer hunting seasons based on specific age ranges and weapons.

Some fall seasons have already passed or are currently underway, while there are a few others that are scheduled to begin in December.

Here’s a look at the 2025-26 deer hunting schedule.

2025-2026 Iowa Deer Hunting Seasons

Youth : Sept. 20 - Oct. 5

Archery : Oct. 1 - Dec. 5, Dec. 22 - Jan. 10, 2026

Early muzzleloader : Oct. 11-19

Shotgun season 1 : Dec. 6-10

Shotgun season 2 : Dec. 13-21

Late muzzleloader : Dec. 22 - Jan. 10, 2026

Nonresident holiday : Dec. 24 - Jan. 2, 2026

January antlerless : Jan. 11-25

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