(Undated)– It could soon cost more to hunt and fish in Iowa. The DNR is considering an increase in license fees that would take effect this coming December 15th for the 2027 recreation year.
The proposed price of a resident hunting and resident fishing license would increase by one dollar. Resident deer license fees would go up $1.50; resident trout fees would increase by 50 cents and resident lifetime hunting and lifetime fishing licenses would increase by $2.50. The DNR says the increase will apply to all licenses and fees. They add it will be the first license fee increase since 2019.
The DNR is accepting public comment on the proposed increases through March 24th.
