So if I understand this correctly for a non-resident wanting to turkey hunt in Iowa:
$102 non-res turkey permit
$13.00 habitat stamp
$112.00 non-res general small game hunting license
plus any applications fees, online fees, etc.
So to hunt 1 turkey in Iowa is going to run around $230 for just the tag... am I correct on this? I sure hope not.
Yes you are. I live 8 miles from the iowa border and they think their turkeys are made of GOLD....Danny
All I can say is WOW! They better be made of gold! And I thought MO was high. It's hard to imagine IA selling a bunch of tags to non-res at these prices.
That's correct. They're not necessarily cheap for us residents, either. In fact, on a per turkey basis, it is cheaper for me to hunt in Texas as a non-resident than hunt in Iowa as a resident.
Is there a draw in Iowa for turkey tags for NR's? I got an email recently about buying a preference point for Iowa I though for turkey. Considering a combo hunt next yr w Iowa and surrounding state or 2.
I don't think you need points for turkey but you can't hunt second season as a NR. You will be able to hunt all day.
Seems all 4 Spring seasons are open to non-res hunters
from IA DNR web page
Season 1 262 (155) 55 (27) 165 (70) 35 (11) 20 (8 )
Season 2 262 (261) 55 (44) 165 (77) 35 (10) 20 (14)
Season 3 262 (244) 55 (45) 165 (69) 35 (5) 20 (13)
Season 4 262 (224) 55 (38) 165 (93) 35 (14) 20 (19)
Muzzleloading Shotgun-only licenses: 150 statewide (31)
SEASON DATES
Season 1 April 14 - 17
Season 2 April 18 - 22
Season 3 April 23 - 29
Season 4 April 30 - May 18
Yeah I just saw the same thing and only one was close in regards to draw. I went ahead and got a preference point though to ensure I get drawn next spring.
Tennessee Non Resident = 251.00
They must of changed it so NR can hunt 2nd. For years a NR couldn't.
Feel your pain VAturkey. I'm in TN for one yr and hunting here and KY. This TN license going to hurt my feelings.
Quote from: stringtown on January 22, 2014, 09:28:29 AM
Feel your pain VAturkey. I'm in TN for one yr and hunting here and KY. This TN license going to hurt my feelings.
But at least you can kill 4 turkeys and aren't your tags good for the whole season?
You are correct about both but the season isn't as long as I'd like. Also, still searching for spots to hunt. Got a couple places that might work out.
Quote from: fallhnt on January 22, 2014, 09:17:31 AM
They must of changed it so NR can hunt 2nd. For years a NR couldn't.
Yeah, I think they changed that either last year or the year before.
Any State that charges a non-resident over $200 to shoot a turkey is ridiculous IMO. I'll be concentrating my hunting in States that don't gouge non-residents. Heck, I can buy non-res deer tags for less than $200 in a lot of States.
Well, in TN you have to buy the big game license for the entire yr so technically you could hunt deer too. But, if you just want to turkey hunt it's pretty dern expensive but you do get 4 turkey limit so not too bad per bird.
Very true. 4 is better than 1. It always amazes me how completely different it is from State to State.
So is the public land hunting in Iowa worth anything if so some NR will pay the price to mark off another state from their list
Quote from: turkeyfoot on January 24, 2014, 10:12:24 AM
So is the public land hunting in Iowa worth anything if so some NR will pay the price to mark off another state from their list
I have shot several turkeys off public land in Iowa but Iowa is the only place I have hunted so I don't have anything to compare it to. Some places get hit hard but you can find places. PM me if you want some ideas.
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I have shot all of my turkeys on public areas in Iowa. I have yet to be bothered by other hunters. I do hike deep in where most guys won't go and many times, I have to wear waders because of high water conditions. Don't bother asking about where I go. :lol:
I agree,,,STATES NEED TO TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT THEIR LICENSE FEES,,,,THINGS ARE GETTING OUT OF HAND,,,,,Do they not realize that when they loose out of state hunter to charging so much they will never get them back? my 2 cents worth!