TAX & LICENSE / HUNTING & FISHING LICENSES

Nebraska and Iowa both require licenses for fishing and hunting. Fees and regulations vary with the type of game, the duration of the license, and your residency status. Licenses or permits are required for anyone 16 years of age and older in order to fish public waters in Nebraska and Iowa. In Nebraska, hunters born on or after January 1, 1977 must successfully complete a Hunter Education course offered by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. This cut-off date for Iowa hunters is January 1, 1972, and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources also offers such courses. A wealth of information and certain licenses are available online. For more information or answers to specific questions, contact the appropriate resource:

Nebraska State Game and Parks Commission
Lincoln, NE 402-471-0641
https://outdoornebraska.gov/

Game & Parks Branch Office
1212 Bob Gibson Blvd
Omaha, NE 402-595-2144
https://outdoornebraska.gov/

Game & Parks Branch Office
Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium
21502 W. Highway 31
Gretna, NE 402-332-3901
https://outdoornebraska.gov/

Iowa Department of Natural Resources
515-281-5918
License Orders 800-367-1188
https://www.iowadnr.gov/