Iowa Licensed Hunting Preserve Boundary Signage Requirements

In Iowa, all licensed hunting preserves must post and maintain boundary signs that are at least 160 square inches, made of wood, steel, aluminum, or heavy poly‑plastic, with a white/red color combination and the message “Licensed Hunting Preserve,” spaced no more than 500 feet apart. Iowa Legislature

Official regulation

Under Iowa Administrative Code 571‑112.4(484B), the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requires that every licensed hunting preserve provide, post, and maintain boundary signs meeting the following minimum specifications:

• Surface area: At least 160 square inches.
• Material: Wood, steel, aluminum, or heavy poly‑plastic.
• Color scheme: White and red.
• Message: “Licensed Hunting Preserve.”
• Spacing: No more than 500 feet apart along the property perimeter

These signs serve to clearly mark the legal boundaries of the hunting preserve, ensuring compliance with Iowa hunting laws and helping prevent disputes over property lines. The DNR may inspect preserves to verify that signage meets these requirements