Iowa Hunting Regulations
Hunter Education Requirement
To purchase a hunting license you must have completed an approved Hunter Education course if you were born after January 1, 1972
Hunter Orange Requirement
A person shall not hunt deer with firearms unless the person is at the time wearing one or more of the following articles of visible,
external apparel: A vest, coat, jacket, sweatshirt, sweater, shirt, or coveralls, the color and material of which shall be solid blaze orange.
A person shall not hunt upland game birds, as defined by the department, unless the person is at the time wearing one or more of the following
articles of visible, external apparel: A hat, cap, the color and material of which shall be at least fifty percent solid blaze orange.
Upland birds include pheasants, quail, partridge, ruffed grouse, and woodcock.