Urban Hunting Permits
The Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department issues special use permits for a controlled bow hunt.
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The special use permit is for:
- A controlled bow hunt for antler-less deer
- Locations at several City of Des Moines parks and wildlife areas, as well as authorized private property
- Only antler-less deer only unless you have been awarded a buck incentive tag
Permit Details:
- We issue a limited number of special use permits
- All archers need to follow all rules and regulations of local, city, and state laws and ordinances
- To be eligible you need
- a valid Iowa hunting license
- wildlife habitat stamp
- Bow Hunter Safety Course Certification
- Proficiency Test Certification
- 'special use permit' from the City of Des Moines
For more information, please contact:
Mike Gaul
Horticulture Inspector
Des Moines Parks and Recreation
1551 East Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway
Des Moines, Iowa 50317
Office: 515-248-6329