Hunting in Iowa
Discover 33 state parks offering hunting in Iowa
Hunting Regulations in Iowa
Hunting is only allowed in designated parks or requires special permits.
Iowa State Parks with Hunting
Ambrose A. Call State Park
Banner Lakes at Summerset State Park
Cayler Prairie State Preserve
Cedar Rock State Park
Eagle Lake State Park
Elinor Bedell State Park
Elk Rock State Park
Emerson Bay State Park
Geode State Park
George Wyth State Park
Green Valley State Park
Gull Point State Park
Honey Creek State Park
Lacey-Keosauqua State Park
Lake Ahquabi State Park
Lake Anita State Park
Lake Darling State Park
Lake Keomah State Park
Lake Wapello State Park
McIntosh Woods State Park
Nine Eagles State Park
Oak Grove State Park
Pammel State Park
Pikes Point State Park
Pine Lake State Park
Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
Preparation Canyon State Park
Sharon Bluffs State Park
Springbrook State Park
Volga River State Recreation Area
Walnut Woods State Park
Wapsipinicon State Park
Wilson Island State Recreation Area
Other Places with Hunting in Iowa (Not State Parks)
These places are run by a county, city, federal agency, another state agency, a tribe or a private owner, not by Iowa’s state park system. State park passes, rules and reservations may not apply, so check with the operator before you go.
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❓ Hunting in Iowa — FAQ
Is hunting allowed in Iowa state parks?
Hunting in Iowa state parks is limited — it is typically restricted to specific parks, managed hunts, quotas, or special permits rather than open across the park system. Iowa state parks are wildlife refuges and closed to hunting and trapping; hunting is allowed only in a few designated recreation areas and at special hunts (Iowa DNR, as of October 2026). Always verify current regulations with the official agency before hunting.