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Iowa Hunting License (2026)

Restricted: Iowa requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for anyone born after Jan 1, 1972.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Iowa requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for anyone born after Jan 1, 1972. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Iowa DNR.

Official source: iowadnr.gov →

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Hunting License in states bordering Iowa

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

IllinoisRestricted
Illinois requires a hunting license, and hunter-safety certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1980. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through IL DNR.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
MinnesotaRestricted
Minnesota requires a hunting license, and firearms-safety/hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born after Dec 31, 1979. Licenses are available through Minnesota DNR.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.state.mn.us · Full Minnesota rule →
MissouriRestricted
Missouri requires a hunting permit, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1967. Permits are available through the Missouri Dept. of Conservation.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mdc.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
NebraskaRestricted
Nebraska requires a hunting permit, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for hunters ages 12-29. Permits are available through the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: outdoornebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
South DakotaRestricted
South Dakota requires a hunting license, and HuntSAFE hunter education is mandatory for hunters ages 12-15 (no adult birthdate cutoff). Resident and nonresident licenses are available through SD Game, Fish and Parks.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: gfp.sd.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
WisconsinRestricted
Wisconsin requires a hunting license, and hunter-education certification is mandatory for those born on or after Jan 1, 1973. Resident and nonresident licenses are available through Wisconsin DNR.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: dnr.wisconsin.gov · Full Wisconsin rule →

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