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News Release

New veterans hunting, fishing licenses available April 12

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.

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April 12, 2023
Hunting - Education
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
Hunting

April 21-23 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop now accepting registrations

Registration is now open for the April 21-23 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, near Solon.

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February 28, 2023
Hunting
Wildlife - Trapping

DNR finalizes public meeting locations to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes

The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons and more.

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February 7, 2023
Hunting
News Release

2022 hunting, fishing license sales

In 2022, Iowa residents purchased…

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February 7, 2023
Hunting
Hunting - Education
Archery
News Release

Teaching outdoor skills courses scheduled this summer

The Iowa DNR is sponsoring four courses on how to teach outdoor skills for K–12 teachers, naturalists and other educators this summer.

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January 17, 2023
Hunting

Iowa Hunting Seasons

Iowa's hunting seasons for those looking to plan their hunting trips and activities.

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Chronic Wasting Disease
Hunting

Chronic Wasting Disease

Learn about chronic wasting disease (CWD), which affects white-tail deer, including information for hunters, how to submit samples, surveillance, and more.

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Habitat Access Program

The Iowa Habitat and Access Program has grown to over 32,000 acres, significantly increasing the amount of land available to hunters in Iowa.

Hunting

Landowner / Tenant Registration

Understand Landowner / Tenant (LOT) definitions as well as LOT registration to ensure eligibility requirements for deer and turkey licenses.

Hunting

Nonresident Hunting Licenses

Information about hunting applications and policies for non-Iowan residents.

Hunting

Hunting Licenses & Fees

View the wide array of current licenses and fees required for hunting in Iowa.

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Hunting Applications

Find information for resident and nonresident Iowa DNR hunting applications, as for other designations including veterans, disabled Iowans, and senior citizens.

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Pheasant Hunting

Learn why Iowa is one of the best places in the United States to hunt pheasants, as well as where, when, and how to hunt safely.

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Male pheasant side profile with long feathers, brown body, green neck and red around the eye.
Hunting

Deer Health

Iowa is nationally renowned for its wild white-tailed deer and the Iowa DNR routinely monitors health events affecting native wildlife, its spread, and impact.

Hunting

Trapping & Fur Harvesting

Explore fur hunting and trapping licenses, regulations, season dates, and common Iowa wildlife, as well as education for a trapper's course.

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