Hunting Events in Iowa
51 upcoming events across Iowa, in Pocahontas, Dixon, Osage, Inwood, Jefferson, Rock Valley and more. Past events drop off automatically.
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Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Field Day
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Pocahontas County Conservation Board, Pocahontas, IA
Hosted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Hunter education field day for students who completed online coursework; covers wildlife identification and management, hunting laws, firearm/archery safety, first aid, and ethics.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Zombie Archery
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 · 13:00
Wapsi River Environmental Education Center, Dixon, IA
Hosted by Scott County Conservation
Cost: Free
Free hands-on bow-and-arrow class teaching safety and proper archery techniques according to National Archery in the Schools Program guidelines.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Classroom Course
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Milton R. Owen Nature Center, Osage, IA
Hosted by Mitchell County Conservation Board
Cost: Free
Classroom hunter-education course with outdoor portions of instruction; covers outdoor safety, wildlife identification and management, hunting laws, firearm/archery safety, ethics, survival and first aid.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Field Day
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Lyon County Nature Center, Inwood, IA
Hosted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Hunter education field day requiring prior online coursework; covers wildlife identification and management, hunting laws, firearm/archery safety, first aid, and ethics.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Field Day
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Slininger Woods, Jefferson, IA
Hosted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Hunter education field day requiring prior online coursework, with a live-fire component; covers wildlife identification and management, hunting laws, firearm/archery safety, first aid, and ethics.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Youth Hunt-2026
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · 7:30 AM
Rock Valley Gun Club, Rock Valley, IA
Hosted by Sioux County Conservation Board; Sioux Prairie Pheasants Forever; Rock Valley Gun Club
Mentored youth pheasant-hunting education event for Iowa residents ages 12–15 who completed hunter education, including a hunter-safety and trap-shooting review before the pheasant hunt. Public organizer listing directed registrants to a waitlist at research time.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Guided Youth Pheasant Hunt
Sun, Oct 25, 2026
Milton R. Owen Nature Center, Osage, IA
Hosted by Mitchell County Pioneer Chapter of Pheasants Forever; Mitchell County Conservation
Cost: Free
Mentored upland-hunting opportunity for youth ages 12–15. Local pheasant hunters are paired with youth and mentor crews travel to Mitchell County Conservation wildlife areas for pheasant hunting; registration is required.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Classroom Course
Tue, Oct 27, 2026 – Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Franklin CCB - Maynes Grove Lodge, Hampton, IA
Hosted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Three-session classroom hunter-education course. Sessions are Oct. 27 and 29, 6:00–9:00 PM, and Oct. 31, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; curriculum includes wildlife management, hunting laws, firearm/archery safety, ethics, survival and first aid.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Field Day
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Mahaska County Conservation Center, Oskaloosa, IA
Hosted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Hunter education field day for students who complete the online portion in advance; curriculum includes wildlife management, hunting laws, and firearm/archery safety.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Field Day
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Carroll CCB - Swan Lake Education Center, Carroll, IA
Hosted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Hunter education field day requiring prior online coursework, with a live-fire component; covers wildlife identification and management, hunting laws, firearm/archery safety, first aid, and ethics.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Field Day
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 8:00 AM
Slininger Woods, Jefferson, IA
Hosted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Hunter education field day requiring prior online coursework, with a live-fire component; covers wildlife identification and management, hunting laws, firearm/archery safety, first aid, and ethics.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Field to Frame: Feather Art
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 14:00
Milton R. Owen Nature Center, Osage, IA
Hosted by Mitchell County Conservation Board
Cost: $30
Hands-on class for ages 14+ on preparing game-bird feathers and creating a feather-art frame; uses feathers from ducks, pheasants, turkeys, and other game birds as a taxidermy alternative for hunting memories.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Field Day
Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Poweshiek CCB - Foster Center, Montezuma, IA
Hosted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Hunter education field day for students who complete the online portion in advance; curriculum includes wildlife management, hunting laws, and firearm/archery safety.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Field Day
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 1:00 PM
Calhoun County Conservation Office, Rockwell City, IA
Hosted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Hunter education field day requiring prior online coursework; covers wildlife identification and management, hunting laws, firearm/archery safety, first aid, and ethics.
3D Archery Shoot
Rocket Archery December 2026 3D
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
EBF Jr Sr High School, Eddyville, IA
NASP 3D archery tournament.
3D Archery Shoot
South Tama Archery - Richard & Vicki Koehler 3D Tournament
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM CT
South Tama Elementary School, Tama, IA
Hosted by South Tama Archery
Cost: $5.00 per archer
Land-Based Tournament on a 3D Range; the listing says the 3D tournament will be held in the elementary school gymnasium.
3D Archery Shoot
Washington December Bullseye/3D Tournament
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
Washington High School, Washington, IA
NASP tournament with a 3D component.
3D Archery Shoot
Ottumwa 3D – 4th Annual Tristen Ebelsheiser Tournament
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 – Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Evans Junior High, Ottumwa, IA
NASP 3D archery tournament.
3D Archery Shoot
DNH Archery Double Header Saturday 3D
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM CT
Dike High School, Dike, IA
Hosted by DNH Archery
Cost: $6.00 per archer
Land-Based Tournament on a 3D Range.
3D Archery Shoot
Madrid Christmas Chill 3d tournament
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 8:30 AM CT
Madrid Elementary School, Madrid, IA
Cost: $3.00 per archer
Land-Based Tournament on a 3D Range.
3D Archery Shoot
DNH Archery Double Header Sunday 3D
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 9:00 AM CT
Dike High School, Dike, IA
Hosted by DNH Archery
Cost: $6.00 per archer
Land-Based Tournament on a 3D Range.
3D Archery Shoot
Anamosa January 3D Tournament
Sat, Jan 2, 2027
Strawberry Hill Elementary, Anamosa, IA
Save the Date.
3D Archery Shoot
Spartan Archery Shown down 3D Tournament
Fri, Jan 8, 2027 – Sat, Jan 9, 2027
Solon High School, Solon, IA
Hosted by Spartan Archery
Save the Date.
3D Archery Shoot
Spartan Quiver Shiver 3D Tournament
Sun, Jan 10, 2027
Solon High School, Solon, IA
Hosted by Spartan Archery
Save the Date.
3D Archery Shoot
CPU Stormin' Archers January 3D Tournament
Sat, Jan 16, 2027 – Sun, Jan 17, 2027
Center Point-Urbana Middle School, Center Point, IA
Hosted by CPU Stormin' Archers
Save the Date.
3D Archery Shoot
Mt. Pleasant Archery 3D Todd Pringnitz 2nd Annual Memorial Shoot (Middle School)
Sat, Jan 16, 2027
Mount Pleasant Middle School, Mount Pleasant, IA
Hosted by Mt. Pleasant Archery
NASP 3D archery tournament.
Hunting Expo & Outdoor Shows
Iowa Boat, RV and Vacation Show
Fri, Jan 22, 2027 – Sun, Jan 24, 2027 · 3:00 PM
UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, IA
Hosted by Events Inc.
Cost: $7.00 + fees online; $10.00 at gate; ages 12 and under free
Public outdoor sport show with hunting exhibitors, including hunting outfitters and hunting gear.
3D Archery Shoot
Chuck Hallier Memorial Tournament (Mount Vernon - 3D)
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
Mount Vernon Middle School, Mount Vernon, IA
Save the Date.
3D Archery Shoot
Marion Bullseye and 3D tournament
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
Marion Highschool, Marion, IA
Save the Date.
3D Archery Shoot
North Linn Home Tournament Bullseye and 3D
Sat, Jan 23, 2027 – Sun, Jan 24, 2027
North Linn High School, Coggon, IA
Hosted by North Linn
Save the Date.
3D Archery Shoot
Rocket Archery January 2027 3D
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
EBF Jr Sr High School, Eddyville, IA
NASP 3D archery tournament.
3D Archery Shoot
Washington January Bullseye/3D Tournament
Sat, Jan 23, 2027
Washington High School, Washington, IA
NASP tournament with a 3D component.
Hunting Expo & Outdoor Shows
Iowa PFQF State Convention & Expo
Fri, Jan 29, 2027 – Sat, Jan 30, 2027
Gateway Hotel and Conference Center, Ames, IA
Hosted by Iowa Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever
State conservation convention and expo presented by Iowa Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever.
3D Archery Shoot
Block/3D Triangular with Albia, Moravia, and Ottumwa
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
Moravia Community Schools, Moravia, IA
NASP triangular tournament with a 3D component.
3D Archery Shoot
North Mahaska Bullseye/3D Tournament
Sat, Jan 30, 2027
North Mahaska High School, New Sharon, IA
NASP tournament with a 3D component.
3D Archery Shoot
Iowa Winter Games Ottumwa Archery 3D
Fri, Feb 5, 2027 – Sat, Feb 6, 2027
Evans Junior High, Ottumwa, IA
NASP 3D competition at the Winter Iowa Games.
3D Archery Shoot
Alburnett Bullseye & 3D Tournament
Sat, Feb 6, 2027 – Sun, Feb 7, 2027
Alburnett Schools, Alburnett, IA
Save the Date.
3D Archery Shoot
South Tama Archery 3D Tournament
Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · 10:00 AM CT
South Tama Elementary School, Tama, IA
Hosted by South Tama Archery
Cost: $5.00 per archer
Land-Based Tournament on a 3D Range; the listing says the 3D tournament will be held in the elementary school gymnasium.
3D Archery Shoot
3rd Annual Robert Adams Memorial Bullseye/3D Shoot
Sat, Feb 13, 2027
Van Buren County High School, Keosauqua, IA
NASP tournament with a 3D component.
3D Archery Shoot
Moravia Mohawks Valentines Shootout Block and 3D
Sat, Feb 13, 2027
Moravia Community Schools, Moravia, IA
NASP tournament with a 3D component.
3D Archery Shoot
Prairie Archery Bullseye and 3d tournaments
Sat, Feb 13, 2027 – Sun, Feb 14, 2027
Prairie Point Middle School, Cedar Rapids, IA
Hosted by Prairie Archery
Save the Date.
Hunting Expo & Outdoor Shows
Cedar Rapids Boat, RV & Vacation Show
Fri, Feb 19, 2027 – Sun, Feb 21, 2027 · 3:00 PM
Hawkeye Downs Expo Center, Cedar Rapids, IA
Hosted by Events Inc.
Cost: $7.00 + fees online; $10.00 at gate; ages 12 and under free
Public outdoor sport show with hunting exhibits, hunting outfitters, hunting gear, and retriever-training seminars.
3D Archery Shoot
Albia Block & 3D Tournament
Sat, Feb 20, 2027
Albia, Albia, IA
NASP tournament with a 3D component.
3D Archery Shoot
Machart 300 3D Tournament
Sat, Feb 20, 2027 – Sun, Feb 21, 2027
Anamosa High School, Anamosa, IA
Save the Date.
3D Archery Shoot
Vinton-Shellsburg 3D
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
Vinton-Shellsburg High School, Vinton, IA
Save the Date.
3D Archery Shoot
Washington February Bullseye/3D Tournament
Sat, Feb 27, 2027
Washington High School, Washington, IA
NASP tournament with a 3D component.
Hunting Expo & Outdoor Shows
Iowa Deer Classic
Fri, Mar 5, 2027 – Sun, Mar 7, 2027 · 2:00 PM
Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, IA
Hosted by Iowa Show Productions
Public deer-hunting show with hunting-gear and service exhibitors, deer and shed contests, archery shoots, and seminars.
Hunting Expo & Outdoor Shows
Eastern Iowa Sportshow
Fri, Mar 12, 2027 – Sun, Mar 14, 2027 · 3:00 PM
UNI-Dome, Cedar Falls, IA
Hosted by Events Inc.
Cost: $7.00 + fees online; $10.00 at gate; ages 12 and under free
Public outdoor sport show with hunting exhibits, hunting outfitters, and hunting gear.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Classroom Course
Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · 8:00 AM
Floyd CCB - Fossil & Prairie Center, Rockford, IA
Hosted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Classroom hunter-education course with an outdoor component. Curriculum includes wildlife management, hunting laws, firearm/archery safety, ethics, survival and first aid.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Field Day
Sat, Apr 3, 2027 · 12:30 PM
Floyd CCB - Fossil & Prairie Center, Rockford, IA
Hosted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Hunter Education field day with outdoor instruction. Participants must complete the online course before attending; instruction covers wildlife management, hunting laws, firearm/archery safety, ethics, survival and first aid.
Hunting Seminar & Workshops
Hunter Education Classroom Course
Sat, Sep 11, 2027 · 8:00 AM
Aplington Community Center, Aplington, IA
Hosted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Classroom hunter-education course covering wildlife management, hunting laws, firearm/archery safety, ethics, survival and first aid.
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