From Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa’s final deer seasons are now open — the Population Management January Antlerless Season and the Excess Tag January Antlerless Season. Both seasons run from Jan. 11-21, but there are differences between the two.
Population Management January Antlerless Season
Season is Jan. 11-21. Counties open are Allamakee, Appanoose, Decatur, Lucas, Monroe, Wayne and Winneshiek. Hunters may use bows, muzzleloaders, handguns, shotguns, crossbows, or rifles .223 caliber to .500 caliber as a method of take.
Excess Tag January Antlerless Season
Season is Jan. 11-21. Counties open are Adair, Adams, Allamakee, Appanoose, Clarke, Clayton, Dallas, Davis, Decatur, Fayette, Jefferson, Lee, Lucas, Madison, Monroe, Ringgold, Taylor, Union, Van Buren, Wapello, Wayne and Winneshiek. Due to the compressed timeline, license sales will only be available over the counter, not online, until the quota is filled. Hunters participating in the excess tag January antlerless season may only use rifles from .223 caliber to .500 caliber as a method of take.