Iowa squirrel season 2026-27 Open
Squirrel season in Iowa is open now, closes Jan 31, 2027.
Dates only. Bag limits, legal methods, licences and zone boundaries: Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Read today.
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| General season | Statewide | Sep 5, 2026 to Jan 31, 2027 | Open open, closes in 78 days |
Squirrel hunting in Iowa runs from Sep 5, 2026 (General season) to Jan 31, 2027 (General season) in the 2026-27 season, and is open now, closes Jan 31, 2027.
Source: Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Iowa DNR 2026/27 Small & Upland Game Hunting (page). Read today.