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Deer hunters welcome cooler, drier conditions as muzzleloader season starts

States Newsroom · October 16, 2026

Cooler temperatures and harvested crop fields are welcome conditions for deer hunters in the state who have already started for the season or are gearing up to begin hunting, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. DNR tracks deer populations and hunter data throughout the year. Its 2026 spring…

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Deer hunters welcome cooler, drier conditions as muzzleloader season starts

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