DNR News Releases

8 Things You Can Do Right Now to Improve Your Ice Fishing

2/4/2015 9:08:00 AM
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While we can't necessarily improve ice conditions, we can help you be a better ice angler with these tips - when Mother Nature cooperates with good ice, of course.

Need a stocking stuffer? Try our fishing trip coupon.

12/23/2014 8:24:00 AM
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Need a last-minute stocking stuffer? Print off our fishing coupon below, and be sure to buy a 2016 license (available now) to go with it!

Explore Iowa's Palaces on Ice - Ice Fishing Shacks

12/19/2014 5:22:00 AM
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For these ice anglers, the best way to beat cabin fever just means getting to their own cabin of sorts – the ice shack. And today’s ice shacks are swank ways to get away in the winter.

What's the Best Iowa Fish for the Dinner Plate?

12/18/2014 10:53:00 AM
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For many anglers, there’s nothing better than a shore lunch or a good old-fashioned fish fry. But as to which fish are the best to eat, as opposed to the most fun to catch, is another debate altogether. Here are some facts and recipes for three of Iowa’s favorite fish to grace the dining table.

Why Don’t Fish Freeze in the Winter?

12/5/2014 8:40:00 AM
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Stepping out into the deep freeze that is Iowa in the winter, it can be hard to believe that much can make it in the often below-zero temperatures. And with ice so thick that heavy-duty trucks can drive out on a lake, how can a fish possibly survive below?

Tips for Selecting the Right Bow

11/13/2014 3:39:00 AM
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If you’ve decided to take up bowhunting or bowfishing – or maybe you’ve been inspired by Katniss Everdeen to learn how to shoot a bow and arrow – you’ll need to have the right equipment. If you’re just starting, the best way to find a bow is to take an experienced archer or hunter with you to an experienced archery shop. Use these tips to find the right bow for you.

Tips and Tricks for Making the Most of Fall Fishing in Iowa

10/10/2014 10:36:00 AM
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As we creep further into autumn, fish are going on a feeding frenzy to prepare for winter and next spring’s spawn. Fish get into predictable patterns, making them easier to locate. For anglers, that means some of the best fishing of the year –second only to spring – and a great chance at hooking a trophy fish.