Shotgun season for deer in Iowa begins this morning through Wednesday and then 12/14/24 – 12/22/24. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources predicts about 100,000 Iowans will hunt during the shotgun season. With so many people in the field, safety is the primary concern for hunters. Under Iowa law, hunters must wear blaze orange while in the field. Deer harvesting plays a valuable role in Iowa’s ecosystem. The approximately 60,000 deer killed annually help maintain the population, which helps protect crops and keep deer off of roads.
