Field to Fork: Iowa - Application
Thank you for your interest in the 2022 Field to Fork program in Iowa.  Due to extreme interest, WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR IOWA CITY, ALTOONA and AMES. Applications are only being accepted for Council Bluffs

We are accepting applications for Ames, Council Bluffs, Des Moines/Altoona and Iowa City.  Be sure to select the appropriate locations in the application form below.  

This program is designed to provide a hands on learning experience for adults (21 and over) that are interested in hunting, butchering and cooking venison (deer).  As a result of taking the course, participants will:

* Learn and become proficient archery hunters
* Learn basic strategies for deer hunting
* Learn how to field dress, butcher and cook wild venison
* Participate in several mentored hunts throughout deer archery season in Iowa

Due to recent demand for the program we are instituting an application ranking process this year. Applications will be ranked based on several items such as applicant's previous hunting experience and proximity to event.

Field to Fork Registration and Fee Information:

Mandatory Costs
Registration Fee:  $150  (Due Upon Accepted Application)
Hunting License & Habitat Stamp: $35
Anterless Only Tag $30
Bow Release: $50

** Registration Fee helps cover costs associated with instruction, two field days, workbooks, equipment and additional supplies. In-person and virtual hangouts will be provided throughout the year as well. Compound bows are provided for loan or purchase for those that don't have one. Treestands, safety harnesses and other essential equipment will also be provided.  DNR staff and mentors will work to locate and provide hunting property.  

Payment is not due until participants have been accepted into the course. Application period ends July 8th.

Other items will be need to be purchased by the participant after the program begins and will vary based on their own hunting style and preferences.  Camo clothing, calls, bags, coolers, and other accessories may be strongly suggested by instructors but will not be provided by DNR.  Additional costs incurred will vary and participants will be advised to do their homework before making certain purchases.    

Hunters will participate in anterless only hunts and purchase tags for government land or local state parks where deer density is high.  Hunters will be discouraged from hunting other locations where they may have access already in an effort to share equipment and maximize social support.  Hunters will be provided with an experienced hunter to help them with tracking shot deer, treestand placement, and advice throughout the season.  Hunters are not required to hunt with their experienced hunter.

If you have any questions about the program or costs, please contact the program coordinator Jamie Cook by phone 515.350.8091 or email jamie.cook@dnr.iowa.gov

Please take a few minutes to answer the questions below and we will notify selected participants with further instructions prior to July 1.


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Council Bluffs Schedule
May 10th - Registration Opens

July - September.
Archery Practice will be once per week, is mandatory and will begin in July at Narrows River Park; Practicing on your own is strongly encouraged August through September.  A mandatory proficiency test will be conducted during the first field day.  Specific start dates are TBD.

In-Person and Online Education opportunities and video chats will be provided throughout the program.  This will allow Q&A time between participants and instructors/ mentors.  It will also work to provide a social support network.  Specific dates will be determined later.

September 24th - Mandatory Field Day
This event will be a hands-on learning experience. Topics include tree stand placement, use of tree stand harnesses, following a blood trail, shooting from an elevated platform.

October 15th - Mandatory Field Day
This event will be a hands on learning experience.  Topics include field dressing, butchering and cooking with expert hunters, butchers and chefs.

Both Field Days will take place at Springbrook State Park near Guthrie Center, IA.

October through January - Mentored hunts take place when the participants choose and will adhere to state and local hunting regulations.

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Please tell us why you should be selected to particpate in Field to Fork: (Hint - focus on specific skills you hope to obtain)  Your answer may influence your acceptance into the program. *
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