Iowa Zone 4 Unit Profile - 1 Hunter is talking about this Unit // GOHUNT. The Hunting Company
Iowa Zone 4
Updated Jul 29, 2026
At a Glance
7,999Square Miles
2%Public Land
850 - 1,200Elevation Range
Quick Tips
GOHUNT Maps are recommended to help navigate this area
The dates leading up to the rut will see more daylight activity from bucks than other periods
Private lands leased by outfitters typically offer the best chances at big bucks
This large zone lies in the south-central part of the state and boasts some of the largest bucks and most tags found in the state. Situated next to the famous Zone 5, this area boasts some incredible genetics with many record book bucks being killed here. Predominantly, the area is characterized by privately owned agricultural fields, interspersed with extensive stands of mature hardwood trees, and numerous creeks, rivers, reservoirs, and swamps. Private lands compose much of the landscape but there are some great public access opportunities and public land success is totally possible here.