nonresident spring turkey zone · Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Nonresident Spring Turkey Zone 8
Iowa, United States
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About Nonresident Spring Turkey Zone 8
Nonresident Spring Turkey Zone 8 is a nonresident spring turkey zone in Iowa, United States, set by Iowa Department of Natural Resources. It covers about 39,968 km² (15,432 mi²). Towns inside it include Sioux City, Cedar Falls, Mason City, Fort Dodge, Storm Lake and Spencer.
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
- 39,968 km²
- Area (miles)
- 15,432 mi²
- Boundaries
- 2026
Public and protected land mapped inside it
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 763 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 | 325 | under 1% |
| DNR - Fisheries | 50 | under 1% |
| Dickinson County Waterfowl Production Area | 27 | under 1% |
| DICKINSON COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 26 | under 1% |
| DNR - Parks | 20 | under 1% |
| The Nature Conservancy | 17 | under 1% |
| KOSSUTH COUNTY WATERFOWL PRODUCTION AREA | 14 | under 1% |
| Kossuth County Waterfowl Production Area | 14 | under 1% |
| Other or unnamed managers | 380 | 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 | Apr 12, 2027 to Apr 15, 2027 | bearded, non-residents, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 16, 2027 to Apr 20, 2027 | bearded, non-residents, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 21, 2027 to Apr 27, 2027 | bearded, non-residents, draw source |
| Wild turkey | Apr 28, 2027 to May 16, 2027 | bearded, non-residents, draw 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 1 (nonresident deer zone)
- Bobcat counties, limit 1 (bobcat season county group)
- Nonresident Zone 2 (nonresident deer zone)
- Nonresident Zone 7 (nonresident deer zone)
- Fall Turkey Zone 8
- Fall Turkey Zone 9
- Nonresident Zone 10 (nonresident deer zone)
- Zone A (resident deer zone)
- Zone B (resident deer zone)
- North Zone (duck and goose zone)
What HuntGrid shows for Nonresident Spring 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 Nonresident Spring Turkey Zone 8?
About 39,968 km² (15,432 mi²), as HuntGrid maps Iowa Department of Natural Resources's boundary.
How much public or protected land is in Nonresident Spring Turkey Zone 8?
HuntGrid's public land layers map about 763 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 Nonresident Spring Turkey Zone 8?
This page lists 4 seasons a person has checked against Iowa Department of Natural Resources's regulations; the official regulations have the final word.
Which units are next to Nonresident Spring Turkey Zone 8?
In the same unit system: Nonresident Spring Turkey Zone 5, Nonresident Spring Turkey Zone 6 and Nonresident Spring Turkey Zone 7.
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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.