🎣 Get a Hunting or Fishing License
Get a Hunting or Fishing License in Clayton County, IA
Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues these. Clayton County's County Recorder says on its own page that it sells them, but the agency's agent list does not show it — call before you go.
🎣Licenses & fees ↗
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Sells hunting, fishing and fur harvester licenses online and through license agents
Licenses are the DNR's, at the DNR's prices. A county recorder may sell them as a license agent, collecting the license fee and a writing fee (Iowa Code § 331.605(1)(b)), but not every recorder does.
The county says it sells licenses; the DNR's list does not show it — call first
Clayton County's page: “Your Recorder/Registrar is responsible for selling or issuing: Hunting and Fishing Licenses” (read 2026-09-26) ↗. The DNR's license-agent locator, read 2026-09-26, lists no Clayton County office. Call the County Recorder before you go.
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Iowa DNR licences, online or from a licence agent.
📋Office Information
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Office Address
County Courthouse, 111 High St. NE, Suite 103, Elkader, IA 52043
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Phone
(563) 245-2710🕘
Hours
Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Mailing Address
Clayton County Recorder, 111 High Street NE, Suite 103, Elkader, IA 52043
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Fax
(563) 204-4132
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Official Website
County Recorder page · claytoncountyia.gov ↗🔍
Based on available public records
This page shows the best information we have for Clayton County. Fees and hours may vary — call ahead to confirm before visiting.
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