Several hunting seasons are underway in Iowa for deer, migratory game, and small game.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Officer Wes Gould says many birds are recently migrating through the state and there are opportunities to hunt doves, rail, snipe, and woodcock game. An increase in mosquitoes has made small game hunting unpleasant for hunters according to Gould, but the recent cool temperatures should make the hunt for rabbits and squirrels more enjoyable this fall. As one accidental shooting has occurred so far this squirrel hunting season, Gould gives safety advice for hunters, “Just know where everybody’s located and going to be, and if you say you’re going to be somewhere, be there. But it all goes back to you have to know what’s beyond your target that you’re shooting at, and obviously your firearm safety in general; your safety being on, where the muzzle’s being pointed, it all comes back to that.”

Disabled and youth deer hunting season is currently open, and archery turkey hunting begins October 1st. For more information on season dates visit kciiradio.com.