DNR seeks comment on proposed license regulations and docks administrative rule revisions 7/13/2023 3:17:00 PM View Count 2745 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 10366 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 6696 In 2022, Iowa residents purchased…
Outdoor education workshops scheduled this spring and summer 1/31/2023 11:39:00 AM View Count 5967 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 10858 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 8805 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 8675 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 3675 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 2296 In 2021, nonresidents purchased…
New lifetime trout fishing license now available 1/18/2022 2:13:00 PM View Count 4452 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 7142 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 2006 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 1528 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 3446 In 2020, Iowa residents purchased…
2021 hunting, fishing licenses on sale 12/29/2020 11:32:00 AM View Count 3122 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 8655 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 10340 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 3462 In 2019, Iowa residents purchased…
2020 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/10/2019 11:59:00 AM View Count 6970 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 4035 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 4764 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 12593 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 3703 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 3801 In 2018, Iowa residents purchased…
Missouri River paddlefish license on sale now 12/18/2018 8:23:00 AM View Count 2974 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 3532 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 5483 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 18942 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 4507 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 6919 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 6140 In 2017, Iowa residents purchased…
Licenses Expire January 10 1/2/2018 12:52:00 PM View Count 6181 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 6819 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 8052 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 19361 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 4299 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 19136 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 13888 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 7804 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 4597 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.
Deadline to buy paddlefish license is Jan. 31 1/10/2017 12:00:00 PM View Count 4086 Iowa anglers have until January 31 to buy their 2017 paddlefish license for the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers. The special paddlefish season runs from March 1 to April 15.
2016 hunting, fishing licenses expire Jan. 10 1/3/2017 12:16:00 PM View Count 4027 2016 hunting and fishing licenses expire on Jan. 10, 2017. All hunters and anglers will need a 2017 license to hunt or fish beginning Jan. 11.
Missouri River paddlefish licenses on sale now 12/22/2016 9:12:00 AM View Count 5133 Try a new fishing experience this spring – snagging paddlefish on the Missouri River. Paddlefish licenses are on sale now through Jan. 31, 2017.
2017 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/7/2016 10:21:00 AM View Count 5499 Iowans can start buying 2017 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on December 15. Licenses purchased for 2016 expire on Jan. 10.