[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/nonresidents-june-5th-deadline-to-apply-for-iowa-deer-tag\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/nonresidents-june-5th-deadline-to-apply-for-iowa-deer-tag\/","headline":"June 5th Deadline for Nonresidents to Apply for Iowa Deer Tag","name":"June 5th Deadline for Nonresidents to Apply for Iowa Deer Tag","description":"Don\u2019t delay!\u00a0 You only have until June 5th to apply for a nonresident Iowa deer hunting tag or preference point....","datePublished":"2016-06-03","dateModified":"2018-10-24","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/author\/hagosto\/#Person","name":"Hector Agosto","url":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/author\/hagosto\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d7bfedbdc5ef3ed8f8df91eb37e1ffbe?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d7bfedbdc5ef3ed8f8df91eb37e1ffbe?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Legendary Whitetails","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"http:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/logo-legendary-whitetails.png","url":"http:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/logo-legendary-whitetails.png","width":522,"height":226}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Chad-Lathrop-Buck1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Chad-Lathrop-Buck1.jpg","height":1365,"width":2048},"url":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/nonresidents-june-5th-deadline-to-apply-for-iowa-deer-tag\/","about":["News"],"wordCount":834,"keywords":["News"],"articleBody":"Don\u2019t delay!\u00a0 You only have until June 5th to apply for a nonresident Iowa deer hunting tag or preference point.If you are a nonresident of Iowa, but would like to hunt in the big buck capital of the world (personal opinion) then you must read on!\u00a0 Below is all the information and links nonresidents need to apply, draw, and hunt in the sacred state of Iowa.Tips to Consider When Applying1 \u2013 Talk with your hunting buddiesIf you\u2019re anything like me, then you probably want a hunting\/travelling partner.\u00a0 Coordinate with them to make sure you both are applying for the same unit and season.\u00a0 To apply as a group, you will have to choose a group leader. The group leader will either apply online or call in FIRST to make his\/her application. Once he\/she has done so, the rest of the group members call in or apply online and provide the group leader\u2019s DNR number (each person will have to know this).If you\u2019re simply applying for a preference point, you do not need to know the unit you plant to hunt and you don\u2019t need to coordinate with your group until you decide to put in for an actual tag.\u00a0 Just be sure your entire party puts in for a preference point because they will always base party selections off the lowest number of preference points held by an individual within the group.2 \u2013 Don\u2019t Delay!Depending upon the zone and weapon you choose, you have a pretty slim chance of drawing a tag off your first application.\u00a0 This means you have to plan ahead for next year, or the year after that, or most likely the year after that.\u00a0 Point is, you can\u2019t just decide to go hunt Iowa on a whim.\u00a0 Even if you\u2019re not sure, it\u2019s probably worth applying and building up preference points.3 \u2013 Start SavingAn out of state Iowa deer license comes at a pretty hefty price of $551 (once you are chosen) and that\u2019s before fuel, food, and taxidermy costs ???? Preference points cost $50 per point.\u00a0 That\u2019s a lot of unguaranteed money!\u00a0 If that\u2019s not for you, then I\u2019d stick to hunting your own state or other Big Buck States that are a little more cost effective like Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kansas, or Kentucky.3 \u2013 Do your researchThe structure for hunting in Iowa is set up a little differently for nonresidents in that the state is split up into 10 separate permit units.\u00a0 This means you\u2019re going to want to pull out some maps beforehand to figure out which area you want to apply for and whether you prefer to hunt with a bow or gun.Online maps will be your biggest friend if you have some travelling restraints.\u00a0 Check out this great article on how to effectively map deer from your computer chair: Online Maps \u2013 A Deer Hunter\u2019s Guide to Success.Helpful links nonresidents need to apply, draw, and hunt IowaIowa Nonresident Deer Hunting Interactive Map \u2013 an all-inclusive interactive aerial map that displays all the public land and WMA\u2019s, along with what zone they are in and what species you can hunt.Frequently Asked Questions from Nonresidents \u2013 pretty much answers any question you may have.Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) of IowaNonresident Iowa Deer Application Instructions \u2013 The Ultimate Nonresident Guide.\u00a0 Apply, buy, and research everything you need to know about getting a coveted Iowa deer tag.And yes, having lived and hunted in Iowa, it is well worth the experience if you\u2019re an avid whitetail hunter!"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Legendary Whitetail's Blog"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/community.legendarywhitetails.com\/blog\/nonresidents-june-5th-deadline-to-apply-for-iowa-deer-tag\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"June 5th Deadline for Nonresidents to Apply for Iowa Deer Tag"}}]}]