Six Things to Know about the New Apprentice License
Many families enjoy spending time during the holiday season in the field. If you have a friend or family member who would like to try hunting, and has not yet taken a hunter safety course, the Apprentice License could be a way for you to introduce him or her to the sport.
Here's what you need to know about the Apprentice License:
1. It costs $30 for a resident ($123 for nonresidents) and can be purchased online or from any license retailer.
2. The Apprentice License waives the need for a hunter education certificate. The person must be under the direct supervision of a licensed hunter. For more details, visit the DNR's Learn to Hunt web page and click on the tab for the Apprentice License.
3. It can be purchased up to two times (for example, this year and next year) and then the person must go through hunter education classes to purchase future hunting licenses.
4. The Apprentice License is meant for people between the ages of 16 and 44. Those older than 44 can hunt without hunter education.
5. Both residents and nonresidents can purchase an Apprentice License. However, only residents can also purchase deer or turkey tags along with it.
6. You can purchase the Apprentice License for another person. You just need to know his/her social security number AND date of birth. OR if they have purchased a privilege in the past like a fishing license, their DNR ID number works (this can be found on their current license).
Enjoy the holiday hunting, and we hope you take the time to pass on this great Iowa tradition. Happy Thanksgiving from the Iowa DNR!
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