Open Season Map

Iowa beaver season 2026-27 Open

Beaver season in Iowa is open now, last season closes Apr 15, 2027.

Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Read today.

SeasonZoneDatesStatus
Hunting Statewide Nov 7, 2026 to Apr 15, 2027 Open open, closes in 152 days
Trapping Statewide Nov 7, 2026 to Apr 15, 2027 Open open, closes in 152 days

Beaver hunting in Iowa runs from Nov 7, 2026 (Hunting) to Apr 15, 2027 (Hunting) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, last season closes Apr 15, 2027.

Statewide seasons: hunting Nov 7, 2026 to Apr 15, 2027; trapping Nov 7, 2026 to Apr 15, 2027.

Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa DNR 2026/27 Furbearer Seasons, Hunting; Iowa DNR 2026/27 Furbearer Seasons, Trapping (page). Read today.

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