DES MOINES - The special youth and severely disabled hunter deer hunting seasons begin Saturday, Sept. 18, and run through Oct. 3.

The special youth season is open to Iowa residents only ages 12 through 15. Youth hunters must have reached their 12th birthday, but not have reached their 16th birthday on the day they buy the license. The deer license costs $26. Youth licenses will be valid statewide for taking any deer with a bow, shotgun or muzzleloader.

The youth must provide proof of successfully completing an approved hunter safety course and must hunt under the direct supervision of an adult. The adult must have a valid hunting license and pay the habitat fee, if they are normally required to do so to hunt. There can only be one youth for each properly licensed adult.

The youth and accompanying adult must comply with the blaze orange clothing requirements and all other deer hunting regulations apply.

Persons classified as severely disabled may hunt during the disabled hunter season by obtaining a special license. Applications for these licenses are available at the Iowa DNR central office in Des Moines, or at one of the eight district offices across the state. Information on district offices is available at www.iowadnr.com or by calling 515-281-5918.

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