fall turkey zone · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Fall Turkey Zone 8
Iowa, United States
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About Fall Turkey Zone 8
Fall Turkey Zone 8 is a fall turkey zone in Iowa, United States, set by Iowa Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 12,291 km² (4,746 mi²). Towns inside it include Cedar Falls, Mason City, Waverly, Clear Lake, Charles City and Iowa Falls.
HuntGrid draws its boundary from Iowa Department of Natural Resources's data for the 2026 season. The agency uses this unit system for Wild turkey.
- Unit code
- 8
- Area
- 12,291 km²
- Area (miles)
- 4,746 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 226 km² of public or protected land inside it, 2% 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 | 74 | under 1% |
| DNR - Fisheries | 15 | under 1% |
| Black Hawk County Conservation Board | 13 | under 1% |
| Cerro Gordo County Conservation Board | 12 | under 1% |
| Worth County Conservation Board | 11 | under 1% |
| CERRO GORDO COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 11 | under 1% |
| Cerro Gordo County Waterfowl Production Area | 11 | under 1% |
| Mitchell County Conservation Board | 9.6 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 90 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wild turkey | Oct 12, 2026 to Dec 4, 2026 | residents 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
What HuntGrid shows for Fall Turkey Zone 8
- 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 Fall Turkey Zone 8?
About 12,291 km² (4,746 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Iowa Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Fall Turkey Zone 8?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 226 km² of public or protected land, 2% 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 Fall Turkey Zone 8?
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 Fall Turkey Zone 8?
In the same unit system: Fall Turkey Zone 6, Fall Turkey Zone 7 and Fall Turkey Zone 9.
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Sources
Unit boundary: Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Licence: Iowa DNR. Boundaries for the 2026 season.
HuntGrid isn't affiliated with Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The official regulations and maps have the final word.