GRH Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 How do licenses work in Iowa for non-residents? Probably bow hunt and possibly muzzleload. DO we have to apply for a buck tag or just buy over the counter? We just gained access to 1300 acres to hunt. and was just wondering. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondarider550 Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 This is the information that I found on the Iowa DNR HSOforum. I hope that this helps.Nonresident Deer Hunting ZonesNonresidents must have a 2008 Nonresident Deer Hunting License, a 2008 Nonresident Small GameHunting License and have paid the 2008 Habitat Fee to hunt deer in Iowa. Let me know how you turn out... Okay?Nonresidents must applyfor an any-deer licensebeginning at 6 a.m. onthe first Saturday inMay through the firstSunday following MemorialDay. The nonresidentapplication willbe available in April.Licenses may be appliedfor through the DNR’sweb-based license salessystem or by calling1-800-367-1188. Formore information, visitthe Iowa DNR HSOforumat www.iowadnr.gov orcall 515-281-5918. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esox_Magnum Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 I think you have to pick just 1 season to hunt IE: Archery or ML but not both. Your also limited to the zone your land lies in, while a resident can hunt state wide. Make sure the ground your going to be hunting is in 1 zone not split into different ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWBuck Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 Also, each zone has a nonresident quota. Only a percentage of the tags available can be archery. Depending on the zone you're applying for, your chances of drawing in year 1 can either be almost certain, to almost impossible. If you don't draw this year, you get a preference point for the following year. Some nonresident zones are so popular that it can take 2 preference points to draw.Of course, the above information is for an any-deer license. Nonresidents can get antlerless licenses much more easily, and if you are here for gun season, this would allow you to party hunt with residents who have an any-deer tag. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KabNam Posted March 31, 2009 Share Posted March 31, 2009 It usually takes about 3 years of applying to get drawn in the lottery as a non resident for Iowa anysex deer tag. Late season muzzleloader is the least hard to get drawn for. Archery is the hardest. 1300 acres of hunting land access would be worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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