Iowa pheasant season 2026-27 Open
Pheasant season in Iowa is open now, closes Jan 10, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youth | Statewide | Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026 | Closed closed |
| General season | Statewide | Oct 31, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027 | Open open, closes in 57 days |
Pheasant hunting in Iowa runs from Oct 24, 2026 (Youth) to Jan 10, 2027 (General season) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, closes Jan 10, 2027.
Statewide seasons: youth Oct 24, 2026 to Oct 25, 2026; general season Oct 31, 2026 to Jan 10, 2027.
Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa DNR 2026/27 Small & Upland Game Hunting (page). Read today.