
Table 17. State of Iowa Hunting Statistics 
Percent Change 
1959-60 to 
1960-61 1959-60 1960-61 
Number of Potential Hunters 
16 and older* 
15 and. younger 4130 40176 - 1.10 
Total 50,992 =54,323 - 6.13 
Number of Active Hunters** 
16 and older 37,026 43,661 - 15220 
15 and younger 3,116 35385 ~ 7095 
Total 0,142 47,046 ~- 14.67 
Average Times Hunted** 5.22 4631 + 2l.ll 
Average Seasonal Bag** 
16 and older Ducks 4 ko, 402 + 945 
Geese 031 40 = 22.50 
Coots 018 205 +260.00 
15 and younger Ducks 1.41 20535 — 44,27 
Geese otO oe? = 62.96 
Coots 022 015 + 46.67 
Average Seasonal No. Not Retrieved** 
16 and older Ducks 087 1.12 = 22632 
Geese 006 004 + 50.00 
Coots 005 204 + 25200 
15 and younger Ducks 035 063 ~ 4E4k 
Geese oOL 202 = 50.00 
Coots 204 13 = 69.23 
Average Daily Bag** 
16 and older Ducks 0 O4 93 ~ 9.68 
Geese 206 209 = 33033 
Coots 003 eOL +200.00 
15 and younger Ducks 027 099 = 542k 
Geese 02 006 = 66.67 
Coots oO4 004 + 350353 

*Individuals who purchased a Duck Stamp with intent to hunt. 
**Individuals who hunted at least once. 
