bobcat season county group · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Bobcat counties, limit 3
Iowa, United States
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About Bobcat counties, limit 3
Bobcat counties, limit 3 is a bobcat season county group in Iowa, United States, set by Iowa Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 41,272 km² (15,935 mi²). Towns inside it include Council Bluffs, Ottumwa, Burlington, Indianola, Norwalk and Oskaloosa.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Iowa Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Bobcat.
- Unit code
- 3 per county
- Area
- 41,272 km²
- Area (miles)
- 15,935 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,169 km² of public or protected land inside it, 3% of the unit. Some protected land is privately owned (a conservation group's, for one). By manager, as the source names it:
| Manager | km² | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DNR - Wildlife | 510 | 1% |
| Kansas City | 133 | under 1% |
| Army Corps of Engineers | 103 | under 1% |
| DNR - Forestry | 99 | under 1% |
| State Department of Natural Resources | 97 | under 1% |
| DNR - Parks | 81 | under 1% |
| Rock Island | 54 | under 1% |
| Lee County Conservation Board | 12 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 215 | under 1% |
Boundaries are approximate and aren't legal descriptions. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there: check your local regulations and posted signs.
Public land: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Gap Analysis Project (GAP), 2025, Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) 4.1
Seasons and regulations
Seasons for this unit that a person has checked against Iowa Department of Natural Resources's regulations:
| Species | Dates | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bobcat | Nov 7, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027 | source |
The official regulations have the final word: check them before you hunt.
Units around it
Next to it in the same unit system
Other hunting units that cover part of it
- Nonresident Zone 3 (nonresident deer zone)
- Fall Turkey Zone 4
- Nonresident Spring Turkey Zone 4
- Nonresident Zone 4 (nonresident deer zone)
- Nonresident Zone 5 (nonresident deer zone)
- Fall Turkey Zone 5
- Nonresident Spring Turkey Zone 5
- Nonresident Zone 6 (nonresident deer zone)
- Nonresident Zone 7 (nonresident deer zone)
- Zone A (resident deer zone)
- Central Zone (duck and goose zone)
- South Zone (duck and goose zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Bobcat counties, limit 3
- Its boundary on the map; tap inside it for the unit's card with the agency's regulations link.
- Public land and the other hunting units in the same view, each with its source.
- Season dates once a person has checked them, and legal shooting hours where the rule is checked.
- Hourly wind with a scent cone for every stand, and official weather alerts.
- Offline maps: download the area and use the map, your pins and the forecast with no signal.
Questions
How big is Bobcat counties, limit 3 (bobcat season county group)?
About 41,272 km² (15,935 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Iowa Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Bobcat counties, limit 3?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 1,169 km² of public or protected land, 3% of the unit; the largest share is managed by DNR - Wildlife. Public land doesn't always mean you can hunt there.
Where are the season dates for Bobcat counties, limit 3?
This page lists 1 season a person has checked against Iowa Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Bobcat counties, limit 3?
In the same unit system: Bobcat counties, limit 1.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Iowa Department of Natural Resources (rule); U.S. Census Bureau (county boundaries). Licence: Counties and limits defined in 571 IAC 108.7(2)-(3) (public law); county boundaries public domain (U.S. Census Bureau). Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.