Starting on December 5th shotgun hunting season will be starting throughout Iowa. Shotgun first season is December 5th through December 9th and second season is December 12th through December 20th. Hours you can expect hunters to be shooting are half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. Lisences are on sale now through the last day of the season. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is asking for your help if you witness any poaching activity to call their TIP Hotline (800) 532-2020 or visit the Iowa DNR website.