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2020 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

  • 12/10/2019 11:59:00 AM
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Iowans can buy 2020 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15.  Licenses purchased for 2019 expire on Jan. 10.

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.

Also available is the Bonus Line option for $14 letting resident and nonresident anglers to fish with one more line in addition to the two lines allowed with the regular fishing license.

Upgrade your paper license to a durable hard card with custom art from Iowa artists for only $5.

The Iowa DNR now offers a GoOutdoorsIowa mobile app for iPhone and Android devices that allows you to buy and access your license information, no matter where you are. You may download multiple customer licenses to offer one secure digital license document location for families, groups, and more.

Licenses are available at 700 locations across the state, and on the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/GoOutdoorsIowa.

Hunting and fishing are often enjoyed with family and friends. A fishing or hunting license makes a great stocking stuffer. 

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