The Iowa DNR is making changes to the way licenses are distributed for deer hunting after several years of getting input. State Deer Biologist Jace Elliott says the change is for resident licenses.

As the temperatures begin to fall, hunters are starting to get back into the swing of things as deer hunting season approaches. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has announced timeframes for ...

Over 875,000 hunting and fishing licenses were sold last year, according to the 2025 State Fish and Game Protection Fund Report. Revenue from license fees goes into the Fish and Wildlife Trust Fund.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has announced new deer hunting regulations for eight northwest Iowa counties, dividing the state into two zones with distinct rules for hunters.

Members of the Iowa Natural Resource Commission are expressing frustration about the declining level of state spending on wildlife programs, habitat restoration and acquisition of property for hunting ...