Can you buy a Nonresident Iowa tag over the counter? The DNR website said you have to apply and that takes about two weeks. I also saw that they have areas just for nonresidents to hunt
You must apply and tags are awarded by lottery and preference points. An archery tag will take two to four years to draw. You must apply for a specific nonresident zone. Those are not areas exclusive to nonresidents. But nonresidents are restricted to the zone they apply for. Resident tags are good statewide.
