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2024 hunting, fishing licenses expire Jan. 10; Hunting seasons starting to close; IA DNR Summer hiring applications are being accepted
(Des Moines, Iowa) – Officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources remind hunters and anglers, that 2024 hunting and fishing licenses expire on Jan. 10, 2025. All hunters and anglers will need a 2025 license to hunt or fish beginning Jan. 11th.
And, Iowa’s pheasant, late muzzleloader and archery deer, and archery fall turkey seasons close on Jan. 10th. Squirrel, quail, partridge and grouse remain open until Jan. 31st. Furbearer seasons and rabbit season is open until Feb. 28th. Crow season is Jan. 14th to March 31st. Beaver trapping season closes on April 15th.
For waterfowl, the north zone dark and light goose season closes on Jan. 11th, the central zone dark and light goose season closes on Jan. 18th, and the south zone dark and light goose season closes on Jan. 25th. The light goose conservation order season is open Jan. 26th to May 1st statewide; additional regulations apply.
Don’t forget also, the Iowa DNR is hiring seasonal positions for summer 2025 in the Iowa state park and forest system. Work alongside conservation professionals building skills for careers in natural resources. Seasonal workers primarily work in the outdoors performing hands-on duties in natural resource management, park operations, visitor engagement, and/or law enforcement. Each park has unique needs depending on its natural areas, recreational opportunities and amenities.
Learn more about summer 2025 job opportunities and find out how to apply at: www.iowadnr.gov/employment
