Iowa Seasons

IOWA 2007-2008 HUNTING & TRAPPING
SEASONS AND BAG LIMITS
SPECIES SEASON
(DATES INCLUSIVE) SHOOTING HOURS BAG LIMITS
(DAILY / POSSESSION)
Youth Rooster Pheasant
(age 15 or younger)*+ Oct. 20-21 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 1 2
Rooster Pheasant Oct. 27 - Jan. 10, 2008 3 12
Bobwhite Quail Oct. 27 - Jan. 31, 2008 8 16
Gray Partridge Oct. 13 - Jan. 31, 2008 8 16
Spring 2008 Youth Turkey (Residents under age 16)*+ April 11 - 13 1/2 Hour Before Sunrise
to Sunset One bearded or male turkey
per license##
Spring 2008 Turkey (Gun/Bow) April 14 - 17 or
April 18 - 22 or
April 23 - 29 or
April 30 - May 18
Spring 2008 Turkey (Bow Only)* April 14 - May 18
Fall Turkey (Combination Gun/Bow)* Oct. 15 - Nov. 30 One turkey
per license
Fall Turkey (Bow Only)* Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 and
Dec. 17 - Jan. 10, 2008 1/2 Hour
Before Sunrise
to 1/2 Hour
After Sunset
Deer (Bow) Oct. 1 - Nov. 30 and
Dec. 17 - Jan. 10, 2008 One deer
per license One deer
per license
Deer (Muzzleloader) Oct. 13 - Oct. 21* (early) or
Dec. 17 - Jan. 10, 2008 (late)
Youth Deer (age 15 or younger)+
and Severely Disabled
Sept. 15 - 30
Deer (Shotgun) Dec. 1 - 5 (first) or
Dec. 8 - Dec. 16 (second)
November Antlerless-Only Deer Nov. 23 - 25
Nonresident Holiday Season (Antlerless Deer)+ Dec. 24 - Jan. 2, 2008
Late Antlerless Deer (selected counties) Jan. 11 - 27, 2008
Ruffed Grouse Oct. 6 - Jan. 31, 2008# Sunrise
to
Sunset 3 6
Rabbit (Cottontail) Sept. 1 - Feb. 28, 2008 10 20
Rabbit (Jack) Oct. 27 - Nov. 30 1 2
Squirrel (Fox & Gray) Sept. 1 - Jan. 31, 2008 None 6 12
Groundhog June 15 - Oct. 31 None
Crow Oct. 15 - Nov. 30 and
Jan. 14 - March 31, 2008
Pigeon ** Oct. 1 - March 31, 2008
Raccoon and Opossum Nov. 3 - Jan. 31, 2008 Open 8:00 a.m.
First Day Only
Fox (Red & Gray) Nov. 3 - Jan. 31, 2008
Bobcat ¥ Nov. 3 - Jan. 31, 2008
or until quota is reached, whichever occurs first. Season limit of 1 Bobcat either hunted or trapped.
Coyote Continuous Open Season None None
Spotted Skunk (Civet Cat), Gray (Timber) Wolf Continuous Closed Season
WATERFOWL - MIGRATORY BIRDS
FALCONRY
Pheasant, Quail, Gray Partridge,
Ruffed Grouse, Jack Rabbit Oct. 1 - March 31, 2008 Special regs apply (pdf)
Cottontail Rabbit, Squirrel Sept. 1 - March 31, 2008 Special regs apply (pdf)
Rails and Snipe Sept. 1 - Dec. 16 Special regs apply (pdf)
Woodcock Oct. 6 - Jan. 20, 2008 Special regs apply (pdf)
Migratory Game Birds Special regs apply (pdf)
TRAPPING
Mink, Muskrat, Raccoon,
Weasel, Striped Skunk, Badger,
Opossum, Fox (Red and Gray),
Coyote Nov. 3, 2007 - Jan. 31, 2008 None
(Open 8:00 a.m.
First Day Only) None
Otter - All otter taken must be reported
to a Conservation Officer within 24 hours
of their harvest. Nov. 3, 2007 - January 31, 2008
or until quota is reached, whichever occurs first. Season limit of 2 Otter.
Beaver Nov. 3, 2007 - April 1, 2008 None
Bobcat ¥ Nov. 3 - Jan. 31, 2008
or until quota is reached, whichever occurs first. Season limit of 1 Bobcat either hunted or trapped.
Groundhog June 15 - Oct. 31, 2007
Civet Cat (Spotted Skunk), Gray Wolf Continuous Closed Season
## No person can have more than 2 Spring turkey licenses.

# Restricted to northeast Iowa Ruffed Grouse Zone
* Residents only
**However, within 100 yards of buildings and bridges pigeons may be taken year round
¥ Until quota is met. Only one bobcat is allowed per season per licensed furharvester, either hunted or trapped. Additional requirements
and map of open counties see Regulations Booklet
+See Regulations Booklet for more information.

Missouri Seasons

Fishing Seasons-

Season Open Date Close Date Bag Limit Possession Limit Comments
Bass
White, yellow, striped and hybrids Open All Year 15 30 See Wildlife Code for length limits
Black Bass
Impoundments Open All Year 6 12 See Wildlife Code for length limits
Black Bass
Specified streams Sat, May 26, 2007 Fri, Feb 29, 2008 6 12 See Wildlife Code for length limits
Bullfrog and Green Frog
Sat, Jun 30, 2007 Wed, Oct 31, 2007 8 16 Season opens at sunset on opening day.
Catfish
Blue Open All Year 5 10 See Wildlife Code for length limits and other regulations.
Catfish
Channel Open All Year 10 20 See Wildlife Code for length limits and other regulations.
Catfish
Flathead Open All Year 5 10 See Wildlife Code for length limits and other regulations.
Crappie
Black and White Open All Year 30 60 See Wildlife Code for length limits and restrictions on some waters.
Gigging
Non-game fish Sat, Sep 15, 2007 Thu, Jan 31, 2008
Muskellunge
Open All Year 1 2 See Wildlife Code for length limits
Northern Pike
Open All Year 1 2 See Wildlife Code for length limits
Pickerel
Chain and Grass Open All Year 6 12
Rock Bass
Goggle-eye and warmouth Open All Year 15 30 See Wildlife Code for length limits and other regulations.
Sturgeon
Shovelnose Open All Year 10 20 See Wildlife Code for length limits and other restrictions
Trout Areas
Open All Year See fishing regulations for seasons and limits
Trout Parks
Thu, Mar 1, 2007 Wed, Oct 31, 2007 4 8 See Wildlife Code for limits
Trout Parks
No Creel Fri, Nov 9, 2007 Mon, Feb 11, 2008 Catch and release only
Walleye and Sauger
Open All Year 4 8 See Wildlife Code for length limits

Hunting Seasons

See the Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information

Open and Upcoming Hunting Seasons Season Open Date Close Date Bag Limit Possession Limit Comments
Coyote
Mon, May 7, 2007 Mon, Mar 31, 2008 Any number Any number See Wildlife Code
Restrictions apply during deer and turkey seasons.
Deer
Firearms Sat, Nov 15, 2008 TBA Permits and regulations available in July
Groundhog
Mon, May 12, 2008 Mon, Dec 15, 2008 Any number Any number No limit
Turkey
Youth Sat, Apr 12, 2008 Sun, Apr 13, 2008 Residents only
See the Spring Turkey Hunting booklet for more information.
Turkey
Spring Mon, Apr 21, 2008 Sun, May 11, 2008 See the Spring Turkey Hunting booklet for more information.
Turkey
Fall Firearms Wed, Oct 1, 2008 Fri, Oct 31, 2008 Permits and regulations available in July
Waterfowl Seasons

Read the Waterfowl Digest
Get additional waterfowl season and limit information.

Open and Upcoming Waterfowl Seasons Season Open Date Close Date Bag Limit Possession Limit Comments
Light Geese
Conservation Order Thu, Jan 31, 2008 Wed, Apr 30, 2008 Any number Any number Snow/Blue/Ross's geese
Trapping Seasons

See the Summary of Missouri Hunting and Trapping Regulations for more information

Open and Upcoming Trapping Seasons Season Open Date Close Date Bag Limit Possession Limit Comments
Beaver and Nutria
Thu, Nov 15, 2007 Mon, Mar 31, 2008 Any number Any number See Wildlife Code for limits and restrictions

ILLNOIS Seasons

FIREARM DEER PERMITS (Shotgun, Muzzleloader, Handgun)

2007 Season Dates:
November 16, 17, & 18 (first season)
November 29, 30 and December 1& 2 (second season)

Application Dates:
1st lottery deadline - April 30: Residents* only
2nd lottery deadline - August 14: First time applicants, non-residents** & rejected applicants
Random daily drawings - Sept 17 - Nov 7: multiple permits
Last day to apply for 1st Season permits: October 18
*Residents only - Apply online beginning late March, 2007

*Resident-only Applications available April, 2007 (download & print)

** Non-Resident Applications available July, 2007 (download & print)

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Resident Firearm Deer Permit Fees

The cost of a Resident Either-Sex Firearm deer permit: $15
The cost of a Resident Antlerless-Only Firearm deer permit: $15
The cost of a Resident Combination Firearm deer permit (either-sex and antlerless-only): $30
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Non-Resident Firearm Deer Permit Fees (subject to change):
The cost of a Non-Resident Either-Sex Firearm deer permit: $250*
The cost of a Non-Resident Antlerless-Only Firearm deer permit: $15*
The cost of a Non-Resident Combination Firearm deer permit (either-sex and antlerless-only): $265*
*2006 Prices - subject to change in 2007

MUZZLELOADER - ONLY DEER PERMITS

Season Dates:
December 7, 8, & 9 (first season)
November 29, 30 and December 1& 2 (second season) (Note: this is also the second firearm season)

Application Dates:
1st lottery deadline - April 30: Residents* only
2nd lottery deadline - August 14: First time applicants, non-residents & rejected applicants
Random daily drawings - Sept 17 - Nov 7: multiple permits

Resident-only Applications available April, 2007 (download & print)
Non-Resident Applications available July, 2007 (download & print)

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Resident Muzzleloader-Only Deer Permit Fees
The cost of a Resident Either-Sex Muzzleloader-only deer permit: $15
The cost of a Resident Antlerless-Only Muzzleloader-only deer permit: $15
The cost of a Resident Combination Muzzleloader-only deer permit (either-sex and antlerless-only): $30
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Non-Resident Muzzleloader-only Permit Fees (Subject to Change):
The cost of a Non-Resident Either-Sex Muzzleloader-only deer permit: $250*
The cost of a Non-Resident Antlerless-Only Muzzleloader-only deer permit: $15*
The cost of a Non-Resident Combination Muzzleloader-only deer permit (either-sex and antlerless-only): $265*
*2006 Prices - subject to change in 2007

ARCHERY DEER PERMITS

Season Dates:
October 1 - January 17 in Cook, DuPage, Lake and portions of Kane County east of State Rt 47 . October 1 - January 17 in all other counties except that archery hunting is CLOSED November 16, 17, & 18 and November 29, 30 December 1& 2 for the two firearm deer seasons. Hunters must wear blaze orange during the Youth Season October 6 & 7 and the December 7, 8, & 9 Muzzleloader season (refer to Hunter's Digest for specifics).

Application dates:

Resident Archery Dates and Fees - Combo tags (Either-Sex and Antlerless-Only) - Over-the-Counter late August, 2007

Non-Resident Archery Dates and Fees (*Fees Subject to Change) :

The 2007 Non-Resident Archery-Only Lottery will be held June 1 - June 30, 2007 - Information on how to apply will be posted here in April, 2007

The cost of a Non-Resident Archery Combination Deer permit (one either-sex/one antlerless) will be $365.00*. The quota will be 20,000 for Non-Resident combination tags.

The cost of a Non-Resident Archery Antlerless Deer permit (available over the counter) will be $15.00* and there is no quota.

There is an Outfitter's Preference for a maximum 7500 permit applications that are designated with an Outfitter Number (this is part of the 20,000 quota). Hunters that are unsuccessful in the Outfitter draw will be automatically placed into the general draw.

Non-resident archery deer permits issued to outfitter clients who received a permit based on the preference given to outfitter clients are valid only on property controlled by the outfitter used to gain preference.
*2006 Prices - subject to change in 2007
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License Requirements:

Non-Resident:
In addition to a valid deer hunting permit ALL SUCCESSFUL hunters are required to purchase either a 5-Day (28.75) OR Annual (50.75) Hunting License AND a Habitat Stamp (5.50).

All Hunters:
Only one annual license and habitat stamp is required to hunt for the entire 2007 deer season regardless of the number or type of permits held by a hunter. 2007 Licenses are good until March 31, 2008.

DO NOT PURCHASE A LICENSE UNTIL YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINED A PERMIT - REFUNDS WILL NOT BE ISSUED!! These prices do not reflect convenience fees that may be incurred

YOUTH ANTLERLESS ONLY DEER HUNT (Firearm/Resident-Only)

Season Dates:
October 6 & 7, 2007

Application dates (Residents only):
August 1 - August 14
Random Draw: Sept 13 - Sept 19
Applications available July, 2007 (download & print)

LATE WINTER FIREARM and CWD SEASON (Handgun, Shotgun, Muzzleloader/Antlerless-Only)

Season Dates:
January 18, 19, 20, 2008

Application dates (Residents only):
November 1 - November 14, 2007
2008 Late-Winter Firearm Antlerless-Only Deer Permit Applications (Non-CWD Counties) will be available October, 2007 (download & print)
2008 CWD Season permits go on sale over the counter in Mid-December, 2007