With regular gun seasons over, deer hunting shifts to late season mode 12/23/2024 11:49:00 AM View Count 320 With the two regular gun seasons now in the books, Iowa’s deer hunting shifts to a more solitary endeavor with the opening of the late muzzleloader season and the reopening of the archery season.
2025 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/10/2024 12:23:00 PM View Count 2280 Iowans can buy 2025 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2024 expire on Jan. 10.
2023 hunting, fishing, trapping license sales 1/16/2024 3:23:00 PM View Count 4618 In 2023, Iowa residents purchased…
With shotgun seasons over, deer hunting shifts to late season mode 12/20/2023 6:41:00 AM View Count 8881 With the two shotgun seasons now in the books, Iowa’s deer hunting shifts to a more solitary endeavor with the opening of the late muzzleloader season and the reopening of the archery season.
2024 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/5/2023 11:51:00 AM View Count 8523 Iowans can buy 2024 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2023 expire on Jan. 10.
DNR seeks comment on proposed license regulations and docks administrative rule revisions 7/13/2023 3:17:00 PM View Count 3236 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking informal comments on administrative rules for Private, Commercial and Public Docks (Chapter 16) and General Licenses for hunting, fishing and trapping license regulations (Chapter 15).
New veterans hunting, fishing licenses available April 12 4/12/2023 1:24:00 PM View Count 17597 The new Armed Forces Hunting and Fishing licenses are now available to residents of Iowa who served in the armed forces of the United States on federal active duty. The new annual fishing license, or hunting and fishing combo license, is $5, with a $2 processing fee.
2022 hunting, fishing license sales 2/7/2023 8:13:00 PM View Count 7752 In 2022, Iowa residents purchased…
Outdoor education workshops scheduled this spring and summer 1/31/2023 11:39:00 AM View Count 6316 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is sponsoring workshops for K–12 educators on Iowa’s outdoors this spring and summer.
Licenses for excess tag January antlerless season go on sale Jan. 11 1/10/2023 4:19:00 PM View Count 12419 Deer licenses for the excess tag January antlerless season will go on sale beginning at midnight on Jan. 11, for counties with unsold county antlerless licenses.
Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed new armed forces fishing licenses 12/20/2022 11:58:00 AM View Count 9296 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on the proposed new armed forces fishing licenses, through Jan. 24.
2023 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/6/2022 9:14:00 PM View Count 9549 Iowans can begin buying 2023 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2022 expire on Jan. 10, 2023.
Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed new veteran licenses 8/9/2022 2:21:00 PM View Count 4125 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on new veteran licenses, through August 19.
2021 hunting, fishing license sales 1/25/2022 3:40:00 PM View Count 3461 In 2021, nonresidents purchased…
New lifetime trout fishing license now available 1/18/2022 2:13:00 PM View Count 5907 DES MOINES - Iowa anglers who are at least 65 years old can now purchase a lifetime trout fishing license.
2022 hunting, fishing license on sale Dec. 15; duck, goose and dove hunters now required to register with HIP 12/8/2021 2:20:00 PM View Count 7742 Resident hunting, fishing and other licenses for 2022 are available beginning Dec. 15. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101.
Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed fee for new lifetime trout fishing license 9/14/2021 2:52:00 PM View Count 2603 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on the proposed fee for the new lifetime trout fishing license, through Oct. 26.
Show What Drives You with a Natural Resource License Plate 6/8/2021 1:20:00 PM View Count 1930 Iowans reconnected with their state parks, fishing holes, hunting spots, prairies, lakes, rivers and wetlands at record levels last year proving that not everything that happened in 2020 was bad.
2020 hunting, fishing license sales 1/20/2021 6:45:00 AM View Count 3971 In 2020, Iowa residents purchased…
2021 hunting, fishing licenses on sale 12/29/2020 11:32:00 AM View Count 3563 2021 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses are now on sale. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101.
2021 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/8/2020 7:15:00 PM View Count 9227 Iowans can buy 2021 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2020 expire on Jan. 10.
New collectible hard card now available 2/18/2020 11:38:00 AM View Count 11465 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources 2020 collectors’ card featuring wildlife artwork by Iowa-native Larry Zach is on sale.
2019 hunting, fishing license sales 2/18/2020 11:33:00 AM View Count 3848 In 2019, Iowa residents purchased…
2020 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/10/2019 11:59:00 AM View Count 7293 Iowans can buy 2020 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2019 expire on Jan. 10.
New crayfish harvest regulation on Storm Lake 9/17/2019 1:31:00 PM View Count 4769 STORM LAKE, Iowa – To help reduce the spread of rusty crayfish to other waterbodies in Iowa, licensed bait dealers can no longer harvest any crayfish species from Storm Lake. Crayfish collected for bait from Storm Lake for personal use can only be used in Storm Lake and cannot be transported live from the lake.
Deer licenses on sale Aug. 15 8/13/2019 4:09:00 PM View Count 5050 Licenses to pursue Iowa’s world class deer herd go on sale Aug. 15 at more than 700 license sales agents statewide and online.
Iowa DNR unveils new online hunting and fishing license system 5/2/2019 9:31:00 AM View Count 13487 DES MOINES – The Iowa DNR is unveiling the latest innovative technology available at your fingertips when it comes to hunting and fishing licenses.
Sport the plates that support the resources 2/20/2019 7:58:00 AM View Count 4184 Iowans can put their support for conservation on cruise control by purchasing a natural resources license plate when it’s time to renew their vehicle registration.
2018 hunting, fishing license sales 2/5/2019 11:09:00 AM View Count 4185 In 2018, Iowa residents purchased…
Missouri River paddlefish license on sale now 12/18/2018 8:23:00 AM View Count 3263 Try a new fishing experience this spring – snagging paddlefish on the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers.
Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15 12/11/2018 11:55:00 AM View Count 3886 Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 7.
Join the hunt - Apprentice license allows experienced hunters to share their skills with novice hunters 11/20/2018 11:52:00 AM View Count 6539 Hunting is as much a part of Thanksgiving as cranberries, football and the inevitable afternoon nap. As friends and family gather this holiday, take the opportunity to share the experience and extend an invitation to new hunters to join the group.
Deer licenses on sale Aug. 15 8/14/2018 12:50:00 PM View Count 19435 Licenses to pursue Iowa’s world class deer herd go on sale Aug. 15 at more than 700 license sales agents statewide and online.
Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed increase to hunting, fishing licenses and fees 8/2/2018 1:47:00 PM View Count 5232 Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on its proposed menu of hunting and fishing license fee increases, through Aug. 21.
Hook some memories with Mom this weekend! 5/8/2018 10:35:00 AM View Count 7980 Give your mom the perfect Mother’s Day gift – time with you. Get away for a few hours or stay the whole weekend.
2017 hunting, fishing license sales 1/16/2018 2:13:00 PM View Count 6490 In 2017, Iowa residents purchased…
Licenses Expire January 10 1/2/2018 12:52:00 PM View Count 6550 Hunters and anglers are encouraged to purchase their 2018 license before their 2017 license expires. Annual Iowa hunting and fishing licenses expire on Jan. 10. License holders who purchased the three year option should check the date range printed on their license for expiration.
Missouri River paddlefish license on sale until Jan. 7 12/27/2017 11:14:00 AM View Count 7100 Iowa anglers have until Jan. 7 to buy their 2018 paddlefish license for the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers.
2018 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/5/2017 12:26:00 PM View Count 8367 Iowans can start buying 2018 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on December 15. Licenses purchased for 2017 expire on Jan. 10.
Late muzzleloader deer season opens Dec. 18 12/5/2017 12:25:00 PM View Count 20442 Iowa’s late muzzleloader deer season begins Dec. 18, which is the final season that any-deer licenses are available.
Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15 12/5/2017 12:22:00 PM View Count 4648 Anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license from Dec. 15-Dec. 31and Jan. 1- Jan. 7. A limited number of paddlefish licenses are available - 950 resident and 50 nonresident.
Deer licenses on sale Aug. 15 8/15/2017 11:59:00 AM View Count 20341 Licenses to pursue Iowa’s world class deer herd go on sale Aug. 15 at more than 700 license sales agents statewide and online.
Now available: Iowa deer hunting draw results 6/26/2017 8:34:00 AM View Count 14531 Hunters who applied for the 2017 draw can now view results online by logging into the DNR purchasing system and choosing "View Application Status."
Nonresident Hunting Update 6/2/2017 1:07:00 PM View Count 8210 Last chance: Iowa nonresident deer application closes Sunday The 2017 Iowa nonresident deer application period closes at midnight on Sunday, June 4. Applications and preference point purchases will not be accepted after that date and time.
Fishing license check nets fugitive 4/14/2017 2:26:00 PM View Count 4997 FORT DODGE - David Scott Dayton, 30, of Fort Dodge, was booked into Webster County Jail Thursday after assaulting State Conservation Officer Bill Spece who was checking fishing licenses at the little dam in Fort Dodge.