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Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources requires licenses for other hunt-related activity, including scientific collectors, game breeders, and taxidermists.
Back to topScientific Collectors & Permits
Educational project, scientific collector, wildlife rehabilitators, salvage permits.
- Scientific Collectors Permit Application (542-1367) (1.07 MB) .pdf
- Scientific Collecting Annual Report (542-1370) (881.21 KB) .pdf
Game Breeders
A person who possesses, raises, and sells game birds, game animals and fur-bearing animals whose original stock is obtained from a lawful source. This does not include any species that are defined as endangered or threatened under state law. It does not include exotic birds or animals.
- Application for Game Breeders License (542-1386) (1.2 MB) .pdf
- Iowa Game Breeder's Sales Receipt (542-8072) (800.12 KB) .pdf
- Game Breeder's Activity Record Annual Report (542-1250) (1.34 MB) .pdf
- Current Game Breeders by County (193.72 KB) .pdf
Taxidermists
A license for the practice of taxidermy of game, fish, or fur-bearing animals that have been lawfully taken.
- Taxidermy License (Non-Resident Only) (542-0146) (1.12 MB) .pdf
- Iowa Residents: Purchase taxidermy license online