Decorah residents and hunters will have an opportunity to weigh in on proposed changes to Iowa’s nonresident small game hunting seasons at a public meeting scheduled for May 21.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will host the meeting in Decorah at 6 p.m., according to an agency news release. The discussion will focus on proposed seasons for nonresident small game hunters in 2027.

What the meeting will cover

The meeting is one of several public sessions the Iowa DNR is organizing on the proposed nonresident small game season. The agency also announced a separate meeting in Ventura, where the same topic is scheduled for May 19 at 6 p.m.

The Decorah session gives area residents, hunters and other interested members of the public a chance to learn about the proposal and provide input before any final decisions are made. The supplied notice does not specify the meeting venue, proposed season dates, licensing details or how public comments will be submitted.

Meeting details

  • Location: Decorah
  • Date: May 21
  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • Topic: Proposed 2027 nonresident small game hunting seasons

The Iowa DNR’s public-meeting listing identifies the event as part of the agency’s process for discussing proposed hunting seasons. Residents planning to attend should check the department’s meeting information for any later updates, including a specific venue or participation instructions.