DIRECTIONS: The chart below will help determine which licenses resident Iowa deer hunters may purchase. Non-rut archery seasons last from October 1 to January 15, but wise hunters do not waste their Iowa archery tags on a hunt. For deer, report whether it was a doe, button buck, antlered buck, or shed-antler buck. Amend subrule 106.4(5) as follows: 106.4(5) January antlerless-deer-only season. Amend subrule 94.6(1) as follows: 94.6(1) Zone license quotas. Hunting from blinds is as described in 571subrule 106.7(8). Bonus licenses, if eligible, [Youth, Disabled, Nonambulatory, Senior Antlerless Crossbow] may be purchased in addition to statewide licenses. Licenses will be available the same day the season is reinstated. The proposed quotas are designed to keep deer numbers stable in the identified counties and will not significantly alter license sales overall. It is important to note, however, that we are not simply assigning numerical grades to the amount of big deer. Despite these efforts, the number of deer hunters in Iowa continues to decline. Deer hunting by residents and nonresidents, amendments to chs 94, 106, Proposing rule making related to deer hunting, and providing an opportunity for public comment. Bait does not include food placed during normal agricultural activities. Additionally, the new law includes stronger penalties for individuals caught with a rifle capable of shooting ammunitionnoton the approved list while hunting deer. Some of the author's favorite cartridges that didn't make the "best deer hunting caliber" list (from left): .257 Roberts, 6.5 PRC, .280 Remington, .338 Federal, .35 Remington. The landowner, and their eligible family members, and/ or co-owners of a farm unit must be registeredon the same land parcel. The number of opportunities for beginners to take a buck is enormous, and the variety of different types of hunting is always appealing to seasoned hunters. Item 6. More specifically, both any-sex and mandatory antlerless license quotas are decreased from 180 to 90 in Zones 1 and 2 for all methods of take. Children under age 16 may hunt under the direct supervision of their properly licensed parent, guardian, or other competent adult with the consent of the parent. This decrease results in a corresponding decrease in any-sex licenses for bow season from 63 to 31 because Iowa Code section 483A.8(3)"c" also requires that bow licenses not account for more than 35 percent of nonresident any-sex deer licenses available each year. MUZZLELOADERS: Only muzzleloading rifles, muzzleloading muskets, muzzleloading pistols, and muzzleloading revolvers between .44 and .775 of an inch shooting a single projectile. The following types of jobs are positively impacted by deer hunting in Iowa generally and should see no noticeable change due to this rule making: hunting equipment retailers (firearms, ammunition, clothing, chairs, stands, binoculars, and other supporting equipment); field guides and outfitters; taxidermists; and restaurants, hotels, and gas stations for hunters traveling around the state. 5 Resident hunters only. It is a popular cartridge among deer hunters because it is a dependable choice for those looking to take down a deer this hunting season. You may click a keyword to view related notices. According to Pope and Young and the Boone and Crockett Record Books, Iowa is ranked second in the United States. Centerfire handguns and black powder handguns must have a 4-inch minimum barrel length, and centerfire handguns shall not have any parts that extend beyond the back of the pistol grip. Deer hunting has been relatively constant in Iowa for many years, and none of the proposed changes will substantially alter hunters' ability to purchase tags and pursue deer. 4. Antlerless deer may be taken from January 11 through the third Sunday after that date. Centerfire handguns and black powder handguns must have a 4-inch minimum barrel length, and centerfire handguns shall not have any parts that extend beyond the back of the pistol grip. For all other deer seasons, the daily bag and possession limit is one deer for each license and transportation tag issued to the hunter for that season. The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. a. Muzzleloading rifles are defined as flintlock or percussion cap lock muzzleloaded rifles and muskets of not less than .44 caliber and not larger than .775 caliber, shooting single projectiles only. You cannot modify a handgun to have a shoulder stock or a long-barreled grip. Hunters enter their information into the database, including their location. Rescinded IAB 8/6/14, effective 9/10/14. Youth hunters with a Youth Deer License who do not take a deer during the youth deer hunting season may use the Youth Deer License and unused tag during any following deer season. 94.7(5) Discharge of firearms from roadway. This is a revolver round that, from a rifle, will push a 270-grain bullet to similar velocities of around 1,800 fps. Many of the great hunting magazine authors ideas decades ago were replaced by the advancement of modern premium bullets. In the first place, you must make sure you have the proper amount of bullets, which are frequently loaded and projectiles designed specifically for this caliber. The bullet caliber size has been allowed for handguns to hunt deer since 1997. Youth hunters may hunt with a bow, shotgun, rifle or muzzleloader. During the first and second regular gun seasons, anyone present in the hunting party may tag a deer with a tag issued in that persons name. Muzzleloaders equipped with electronic ignition are not allowed. The legislators were correct in recognizing that these rifles required more serious consideration. l If a youth hunter turns 16 while utilizing a youth license, they must purchase a hunting license and habitat fee, if normally required. The attending physician shall be a currently practicing doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. In addition, centerfire handguns must be designed to be shot with one hand using a pistol grip and have either: Muzzleloading pistols must be .44 caliber or larger, , and have a 4-inch minimum barrel length. Iowa DNR Customer Service The following rule-making actions are proposed: Item 1. In addition to revolvers, pistols, and black powder pistols, the barrel length of those weapons must be 4 inches. When reporting, you will need the harvest registration number from your tag and the Iowa county where. An orange hat alone is not sufficient. The following cartridges do not meet the above criteria, but were grandfathered in and are allowed: .444 Marlin, .375 Winchester and .45-70 Govt. In addition to the requirements above, hunters using blinds must also satisfy the requirements of wearing blaze orange. If you plan to hunt with it, you must be aware that you will almost certainly pass on an animal if it is not properly positioned at an angle or distance. In order to hunt deer in Iowa, hunters must purchase a deer tag and a hunting license. The caliber of the handgun used to hunt deer in Iowa is set by law. Experience Iowa's natural beauty and all the fun our state parks offer. Make sure to book a hunt in Iowa at least two years in advance. Anyone who is hunting deer without a permit may face fines of up to $5,000. A deer hunting permit in Iowa allows you to keep a pistol while hunting. the following calibers are considered legal centerfire handgun calibers: Only muzzleloading rifles and muzzleloading pistols will be permitted for taking deer during the early muzzleloader season. Rescind rule 57194.7(483A) and adopt the following new rule in lieu thereof: 57194.7(483A) Method of take. Additionally, no person shall discharge a rifle, including a muzzleloading rifle or musket, or a handgun from a highway; or discharge a shotgun shooting slugs from a highway north of U.S. Highway 30, while deer hunting. Li-censes may be divided among qualifying family members. Iowa deer hunters will be able to use semi-automatic weapons like rifles to shoot deer more frequently during the states newly established antlerless season in January, thanks to a bill signed into law by Gov. WebDeer Hunting Questions & Answers Deer Hotline Questions about Indianas deer seasons and regulations can be directed to the Indiana Deer Hotline at INDeerHotline@dnr.IN.gov or 812-334-3795, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. .500 S&W Mag. The application shall be certified by the applicant's attending physician with an original signature and declare that the applicant is nonambulatory using the criteria listed in 2009 Iowa Acts, Senate File 187 Iowa Code section 483A.8C(4). Can I use a rifle during the late muzzleloader season? The person must maintain physical control of the dog at all times during the search by means of a maximum 50-foot lead attached to the dogs collar or harness. Currently, CWD has been detected in free-ranging populations in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada. b. c.No explosive or chemical devices device may be attached to the any arrow, broadhead or bolt (if used with a crossbow). In order to hunt deer in most states, hunters must purchase a deer hunting license. 10 mm Auto ET, Monday through Friday. The daily bag and possession limits and tagging requirements are the same as for the regular gun seasons. Cartridges meeting the criteria defined above are legal whether listed here or not. This year, in the final hours of the legislature, a bill on hunting license fees and poaching fines was quickly and quietly amended to add language allowing the use of AR-15 semi-automatic rifles firing .223 caliber cartridges for deer hunting during a woodless season in January. Information / Records Requests Customer Service: 515-725-8200 | Iowa DNR Headquarters Wallace State Office Building | 502 East 9th Street, 4th Floor | Des Moines, IA 50319-0034, Scholastic Action Shooting Program (SASP), State Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Plan, Declaratory Orders and Rulemaking Petitions, 1.800" is currently the longest case for a mainstream cartridge designed specifically for handguns and registered with Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacture's Institute (SAAMI), Criteria includes .450 Bushmaster and .45 Raptor. The parties work out the details of the transfer. Valid in one county; county quotas apply. If no animal is harvested, no report is necessary. Why are some calibers outside of the approved size allowed but others are not? If the appropriate bullets are used, the.223 bullet can be used as a deer cartridge. Bow season is as described in 571subrule 106.7(1). ANTLERLESS-ONLY LICENSES: Before Sept. 15: Maximum 1. No, it is simply an option for the method of take during the existing youth, disabled hunter and both shotgun seasons. The hunter whose name is on the transportation tag is responsible for making the report. Wash hands and instruments thoroughly after field dressing is complete. A medical statement from the applicant's attending physician that specifies criteria met shall be on 8 11 letterhead stationery. Wear latex or rubber gloves while field dressing to reduce the chance of contracting any disease. What defines a straight-walled cartridge? Item 12. Hunters in both shotgun seasons may shoot deer for each other, provided that all tagging require-ments are followed, and the deer will be considered in the possession of the hunter whose tag is affixed to it. Although the firearm itself is not subject to restrictions in California, hunting big game with a cartridge and bullet type is. 45-70 for deer hunting. Some of the most popular choices include the Winchester Model 70, the Ruger M77, and the Browning A-Bolt. General deer licenses are valid for taking deer of either sex for all counties except those listed. However, only. In Iowa, the legal hunting season for deer with AR-15 rifles runs from September through May. .45 Silhouette The Iowa Senate has approved legislation that will allow the use of semiautomatic rifles in deer hunting. The waste should be sealed in plastic bags in lots that are similar in size and weight to a typical bag of residential waste. Where/when can it be used? A non-ambulatory Iowa resident may be issued one General deer license which may be used to hunt deer during any established deer hunting season using the method of take for that season until the license is filled. If they have a bullet diameter between 0.350 and 0.500 inches, they are all legal. Regular bullets, especially those that travel at a very high speed, tend to go through targets with minimal impact. Party hunting is allowed in the Shotgun 1 and Shotgun 2 seasons. Crossbows equipped with pistol grips and designed to be fired with one hand are illegal for taking or attempting to take deer. Resident hunters may obtain the following types of deer licenses: General Deer Licenses are valid statewide in the season selected by the hunter at the time the license is purchased. Crossbows equipped with pistol grips and designed to be fired with one hand are illegal for taking or attempting to take deer. They also set the length of time their offer is open and may opt out at any time by contacting the Iowa DNR. Iowa hunters will have a new option this fall while hunting deer during theyouthseason,disabledhunter season andbothshotgunseasons rifles that are capable of shooting straight walled cartridges. A person shall not use that method of take to hunt, wound, or kill any animal other than the deer that the hunter is tracking, except in self-defense. 2.A magazine feeding a single chamber integral with the barrel and using either the action of a slide or a bolt action to eject the casing, or having a break action capable of only holding one round. The Iowa DNR currently allowes the Triple 4 and the. (2)By persons over the age of 70 with an antlerless-deer-only license as provided in Iowa Code section 483A.8A 483A.8B. Modifications to the resident antlerless deer county quotas are made to Allamakee, Appanoose, Bremer, Butler, Clayton, Fayette, Madison, Wayne, and Winneshiek counties. Game birds and game animals that are harvested on a licensed preserve must be properly tagged with transportation/kill tags as required by law. The attending physician shall be a currently practicing doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathy, physician assistant or nurse practitioner. Arrows must be at least 18 inches long. A link to a guide on proper field-dressing is available at. Because Iowa Code section 483A.8(3)"b" requires that a nonresident who purchases an any-sex license must also purchase an antlerless license, the two licenses are necessarily paired in the regulations. The new law requires individuals caught with a rifle capable of shooting ammunition not on the approved list while hunting deer to have their hunting privileges suspended for two years and receive a $250 fine. It is illegal to sell venison in Iowa. This cartridge truly is one of the best cartridges ever made, if not the best. Iowa law allows lawfully taken game carcasses and waste from home meat processing to be disposed with other residential waste, although your solid waste hauler may have some restrictions regarding the maximum size or weight of an individual bag. ANTLERLESS-ONLY LICENSES*A General Deer License for Early Muzzleloader season must be purchased before the Early Muzzleloader Antlerless-only License may be purchased. "Bait" means grain, fruit, vegetables, nuts, hay, salt, mineral blocks, or any other natural food materials; commercial products containing natural food materials; or by-products of such materials transported to or placed in an area for the intent of attracting wildlife. No person shall use a blind for hunting deer during the regular shotgun deer seasons unless such blind exhibits a solid blaze orange marking with a minimum of 144 square inches visible in all directions. If youre about to shoot a deer with a.223 Remington, here are a few things to keep in mind. It is suitable for hunting medium to large-sized deer and has the capability of taking down even the biggest of them with a single shot. . Additionally, high-powered rifles are more likely to result in a wounded animal, which can suffer for hours or even days before dying. Some of the Licenses for the January antlerless-deer-only season shall be available in the following counties: Allamakee, Appanoose, Clayton, and Wayne. Beginning December 15, an unlimited number of paid antlerless-deer-only licenses may be purchased for the January antlerless-deer-only season until the antlerless-deer-only quota as described in 106.6(6) is met in the aforementioned counties. Several of the proposed amendments to Chapter 106 involve reestablishment of a January antlerless-deer-only season in Allamakee, Appanoose, Clayton, and Wayne counties and define license requirements, season dates, bag limits, and means and method of take. A Transportation Tag with the date of kill properly shown shall be visibly attached to the turkey immediatelyor the deer within 15 minutes of the time it is located after being taken or before the carcass is moved to be transported by any means, whichever occurs first, in a manner that the tag cannot be removed without mutilating or destroying it. the animal was harvested. All projectiles used in conjunction with a crossbow for deer hunting must be equipped with a broadhead. WebFor deer hunting in Iowa, a high-powered rifle is commonly used. Using a dog to track a wounded deer on private property is permissible at any hour with. Using food as bait to lure deer into your woods is illegal in Iowa, according to the Department of Natural Resources. d. Legal centerfire handgun calibers for hunting deer in Iowa must meet all of the following criteria: (5)For rimless cartridges, have a case length of no less than 0.850 inches, or for rimmed cartridges, have a case length of no less than 1.285 inches. Iowa General Assemblys Administrative Rules page. WebMUZZLELOADERS: Flintlock or percussion cap muzzleloading rifles or muskets between .44 and .775 caliber shooting single projectiles; muzzleloading pistols .44 caliber or larger. Failure to do so may result in a misdemeanor citation. During the late muzzleloader season, deer may be taken with a muzzleloading rifle, muzzleloading pistol, Muzzleloading rifles are defined as flintlock or percussion cap lock muzzleloaded rifles and muskets of not less than .44. and not larger than .775 caliber, shooting single projectiles only. The annual possession limit is one deer for each license and transportation tag obtained by the hunter for all seasons. Iowa is literally surrounded Press halves of the tag together to bond. To use, 1] select the preferred General deer license from the left column. No, not this year, but hunters should watch for possible changes to this requirement in upcoming years. In response to this decline, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has implemented a number of changes in recent years, including the creation of new hunting areas, the introduction of new hunting seasons, and the relaxation of some hunting regulations. Straight-walled cartridges may be used in rifles statewide during theyouth, disabled and both shotgun seasons. You can buy a license until the end of the season or the quotas are exhausted, whichever comes first. DNR regulations prohibit bringing back whole carcasses of deer, elk, moose or caribou into the state from areas where CWD has been identified, whether they were taken from wild, free-ranging animals or shot on a hunting preserve. Legal handgun calibers are listed on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources list of acceptable handgun calibers for hunting deer. 94.7(4) Prohibited weapons and devices. A deer hunt in Iowa is among the best in the country. Do you need a hunting permit to hunt deer in Iowa? The California Attorney Generals Office recommends that you use a rifle that is California-compliant (opens in new tab). Is this new? Weardisposableglovesandusecleantoolskeep the meat clean. .38 Super A dog trial can only be held by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources if a club or individual authorizes it. If you want to hunt deer, youll need to purchase your deer tags ($498.00), which can be purchased separately as an antlerless tag or as an all-sex tag. . Submit Online Inquiry These include: -A centerfire rifle of any caliber -A black powder or muzzle-loading rifle of any caliber -A shotgun that is 20 gauge or larger There are a few restrictions on rifles that are legal for deer hunting in Iowa. Up to three LOT antlerless-only license are available for purchase per farm unit for tenants, and their eligible family members, even if there are multiple tenants registered on the same farm unit. A hunter may not carry a deer license or trans-portation tag issued to another hunter while deer hunting. may be used during the bow season in the following two situations: By persons with certain afflictions of the upper body as provided in, By persons over the age of 70 with an antlerless-deer-only license as provided in Iowa Code section. Collection of comments closed on 5/1/2018. 6 See further details above.7 If licenses are available. A crossbow consists of a bow mounted transversely on a stock or frame and designed to fire a bolt, arrow or quarrel by the release of the bow string, which is controlled by a mechanical trigger and working safety. The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assemblys Administrative Rules page. WebAllowable cartridges for use in handguns that were considered for use in rifles but deemed ballistically dissimilar from allowable pistol or revolver cartridges include (these Because the smallest legal caliber pistol permitted for deer in Iowa is a 357 mag, if youre going to hunt over bait, stick to a smaller caliber. Muzzleloader seasons are as described in 571subrule 106.7(3). Only one weapon is permitted: a single shot with a diameter of 775 millimeters. Residents and nonresidents now have access to the following new products: Your new license can be purchased online or from a local license retailer. The following center-fire cartridges may be used, along with others not identified in this list, that meet the straight-walled cartridge criteria: .357 Magnum EXCESS TAG JANUARY ANTLERLESS-ONLY SEASON. Free antlerless-deer-only licenses shall be available only in the portion of the farm unit located in a county where paid antlerless-deer-only licenses are available during the January antlerless-deer-only season. There is an exemption for smaller caliber cartridges with straight tails. Additionally, the and. The six-cartridge limit is being added to improve human and hunter safety and to reduce the likelihood of wounding deer. Some states require hunters to take a deer hunting safety course before they can purchase a license, and all states have age restrictions on who can purchase a license. "Paraplegic" means an individual with paralysis of the lower half of the body with involvement of both legs, usually due to disease of or injury to the spinal cord. The rifles are permitted during the youth and disabled deer hunting seasons from Sept. 16 until Oct. 1 and for the first and second shotgun deer hunting $22.00. It is also home to eight of the top-50 most typicals in Iowa history, according to the most recent data. The Iowa Deer Exchange is a free online database at www.iowadnr.gov/deerhunting where deer hunters willing to provide venison can connect with Iowans who want venison. Prohibited weapons and devices are as described in 571subrule 106.7(6). However, the carcass may be moved awayfrom an obstacle, entanglement, waterway, roadway or otherarea if that location would be asafety hazard, but only so far as necessary to avoid the hazard,then tagged immediately before being moved to be transported. Antlers may be attached only to a clean skull plate from which all brain and connective tissue has been removed. Shotguns, straight wall cartridge rifles, and handguns shall be loaded with no more than six rounds of ammunition (five in the magazine, one in the chamber) while hunting deer. Nonresident license quotas for any-sex and mandatory antlerless licenses in Chapter 94 are decreased in Zones 1, 2, and 10 and increased in Zone 9. This license is valid during the bow season and may be obtained in addition to any other deer license. There are many different types of rifles that can be used for deer hunting in Iowa. Everything I said up there about the .357 holds just as true for the .44 Magnum. Animals taken outside of identified CWD areas may be transported in any manner that is otherwise legal. These weapons are ideal for deer hunting because they are versatile and can be used for a variety of purposes. of 500 foot The Harvest Report Tag, with the confirmation number properly recorded, must be attached to the leg of the animal after reporting and before the reporting deadline (pictured below). The list of acceptable calibers is in the Iowa Hunting and Trapping Regulations (p. 31,www.iowadnr.gov/hunting) along with criteria for similar sized ammunition not on the list. For rimless cartridges, have a case length of no less than 0.850 inches, and for rimmed cartridges, have a case length of no less than 1.285 inches. One of the three LOT antlerless-only licenses is $2 and the other two are $15 each. In Zone 5 of Iowa, a trophy deer hunt at IMB outfitters is available. Riflescopes may also be used. Anyone, regardless of skill level, can participate in a fantastic Iowa deer hunt. For Shotgun Season 1 and Shotgun Season 2 seasons, the daily bag and possession limit is one deer for each unfilled transportation tag issued to a hunter who is present in the party. Item 13. Item 10. When it comes to hunting, the ability to reload with a.223 is an added bonus. As a result, if you intend to shoot a deer with your rifle, these are the most important considerations to keep in mind. .445 Super Mag The application shall be certified by the applicant's attending physician with an original signature and declare that the applicant is nonambulatory using the criteria listed in. There are a few different types of rifles that are legal for deer hunting in Iowa. The civil penalty for illegally killing an antlerless deer has Applicationsfor a non-ambulatory license permit are available online at www.iowadnr.gov/hunting then clicking on Licenses and Laws, or any of the regional or district offices, or by calling the DNR at 515-725-8200. .375 Winchester During the youth season, disabled hunter season, bow season, early muzzleloader season and late muzzleloader season, the hunter who killed the deer must tag the deer by using the Transportation Tag issued in that persons name. 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