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2023 hunting, fishing, trapping license sales

• 1/16/2024 3:23:00 PM
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In 2023, Iowa residents purchased…

2024 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

• 12/5/2023 11:51:00 AM
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Iowans can buy 2024 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2023 expire on Jan. 10.

New veterans hunting, fishing licenses available April 12

• 4/12/2023 1:24:00 PM
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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
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In 2022, Iowa residents purchased…

Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed new armed forces fishing licenses

• 12/20/2022 11:58:00 AM
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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
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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
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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
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In 2021, nonresidents purchased…

New lifetime trout fishing license now available

• 1/18/2022 2:13:00 PM
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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
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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
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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.

2021 hunting, fishing licenses on sale

• 12/29/2020 11:32:00 AM
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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
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Iowans can buy 2021 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15.  Licenses purchased for 2020 expire on Jan. 10.

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.

Hook some memories with Mom this weekend!

• 5/8/2018 10:35:00 AM
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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
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In 2017, Iowa residents purchased…

2018 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

• 12/5/2017 12:26:00 PM
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Iowans can start buying 2018 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on December 15. Licenses purchased for 2017 expire on Jan. 10.

2017 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

• 12/7/2016 10:21:00 AM
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Iowans can start buying 2017 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on December 15. Licenses purchased for 2016 expire on Jan. 10.