Each year the Iowa DNR releases the data on fishing and hunting license sales. Listed below are the numbers for 2016.
**2016 Resident Fishing License Sales
Annual 241,884
3-year Special 13,673
Bonus 3rd fishing line 7,334
Lifetime 7,977
Seven Day 1,122
One Day 2,738
Trout Fee 41,650
Special Paddlefish 360
Special Paddlefish under 16 9
Boundary Water Trotline 527