Feedback welcomed on proposed fee increases for hunting, fishing, and trapping

The Iowa DNR is accepting public feedback on a potential increase in the price of hunting, fishing, trapping fees.

The proposed increase would see resident fishing licenses increase by one dollar, deer licenses by $1.50, trout fee increase for 50 cents, and lifetime hunting and fishing by $2.50. If passed the fees would go in effect on Dec. of 2026, and would be the first increase of these prices since 2019.

Comments may be emailed to wildlife@dnr.iowa.gov, given verbally by calling 515-201-3376, or in person at 1 p.m., March 24, at 6200 Park Avenue, Suite 200, in Wildcat Den conference room, in Des Moines.

Public comments will be accepted through March 24.