Iowa
Non-resident hunting — draw tags, OTC options, fees & deadlines
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Species Available
Draw only
OTC Tags
$602
NR Fee Range
Preference Points
Point System
Official website:iowadnr.gov ↗
Application Deadlines
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Whitetail Deer
Opens Jun · Closes Jul 1, 2026
83d
NR $602
Species Details
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Whitetail Deer
Preference PointsVery Hard
$602
NR fee
Draw odds by points2% at 0 pts → 99% at 20 pts
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The most coveted non-resident whitetail tag in the country. Extremely limited NR quota (6%). NR license + tag ~$602. Expect 8–12 year wait. When you draw, it could be a Boone & Crockett buck. Apply Jun–Jul at iowadnr.gov. Start accumulating points immediately.
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