Landowners or tenants in Jefferson County with remaining tags are eligible to participate in the January antlerless season on the farm unit in the open country. Land must be registered with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

The January antlerless season began yesterday and runs through Sunday, January 22. Jefferson County is one of 21 counties in the state open to the season. Landowner/tenant licenses are not subject to county quotas.

The excess tag January antlerless season was approved by Iowa Legislature during the 2022 session. Only antlerless deer may be taken during this time. Additionally, only centerfire rifles .223 caliber to .500 caliber with a published or calculated muzzle energy of 500-foot pounds or higher are allowed.

For more information, contact Jace Elliott with the Iowa DNR at 515-249-7056.