Requirements for Non-residents of Iowa

To hunt in Iowa as a non-resident, particularly in Zone 4, ensure you meet these requirements:

Mandatory Licenses and Fees:

  • Hunting License: $131.00 (ages 18+).
  • Habitat Fee: $15.00.
  • General Deer License: $498.00 or Antlerless-Only License: $266.50.
  • Optional Preference Point: $60.50.

Application Period:

  • May 3 – June 1: Apply for General Deer/Antlerless-Only licenses via GoOutdoorsIowa.com.
  • July 26: Excess licenses, if available, are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hunt Cost

$ 5,200

Rut Hunt

$ 4,800

Regular Hunt

$ 1,500 - Individual - 3 Day Hunt*

$ 2,500 - Two Person - 3 Day Hunt*

Turkey Hunt

*includes lodging only, DIY meals

Custom hunts available call for details. 712-303-7159

Hunts We Offer

All hunts include lodging and meals. Custom hunt length options are available, contact us to plan and price a custom hunt!
Contact Us to book your hunt today!

Spring Turkey Season

Season 1

April 14 – April 17

3 Day Bow/Shotgun Hunt

Season 2

April 18 – April 22

3 Day Bow/Shotgun Hunt

Season 3

April 23 – April 29

3 Day Bow/Shotgun Hunt

Season 4

April 30 – May 18

3 Day Bow/Shotgun Hunt

Archery Deer Season

Early Season

October 1 to December 5th 2025

Rut

October 26 to November 20, 2025

Late Season

December 22 to January 10, 2026.

Youth Season

Residents Only

September 21 – October 6

Gun Season 1 & 2

Gun Season 1

December 6- December 10th
5 DAY HUNT

Gun Season 2:

December 13 – December 21, 2025
5 Day Hunt

Late Muzzleloader Season

December 22- January 10, 2026

Arrival & Transportation

Hunters will arrive the day before their hunt after 12:00 pm and leave the day after their last hunt before 12:00 pm.​
All guests that fail to arrive after 12:00 pm or leave before 12:00 pm will be charged at the rate of $150 dollars per day.
All transportation to and from the Airport will be handled by the outfitter. Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Ne is the preferred airport, but clients can also fly in to Des Moines International Airport/Des Moines, IA, and Kansas City International Airport/Kansas City, MO​