Missouri River paddlefish license on sale now 12/18/2018 8:23:00 AM View Count 2739 Try a new fishing experience this spring – snagging paddlefish on the Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers.
Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15 12/11/2018 11:55:00 AM View Count 3361 Iowa anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license and tags starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 7.
Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over 11/27/2018 11:44:00 AM View Count 3921 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are starting to get out for the popular early ice fishing season.
Join the hunt - Apprentice license allows experienced hunters to share their skills with novice hunters 11/20/2018 11:52:00 AM View Count 5029 Hunting is as much a part of Thanksgiving as cranberries, football and the inevitable afternoon nap. As friends and family gather this holiday, take the opportunity to share the experience and extend an invitation to new hunters to join the group.
Deer licenses on sale Aug. 15 8/14/2018 12:50:00 PM View Count 18751 Licenses to pursue Iowa’s world class deer herd go on sale Aug. 15 at more than 700 license sales agents statewide and online.
Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed increase to hunting, fishing licenses and fees 8/2/2018 1:47:00 PM View Count 4238 Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on its proposed menu of hunting and fishing license fee increases, through Aug. 21.
EMS In Depth: Aspects/Impacts, Objectives/Targets & Internal Audits 7/2/2018 2:16:00 PM View Count 2550 Since 2014, Pollution Prevention Services has hosted 1-day “EMS In Depth” workshops for Iowa environmental professionals. Due to popular demand, this workshop series continues and offers another step in the development of your environmental management system.
Two organizations to receive Governor’s Volunteer Awards for work in Iowa State Parks 6/19/2018 1:27:00 PM View Count 5375 Biolife Plasma Services of Ankeny and the Friends of Cedar Rock, from Quasqueton, are recipients of 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards.
Stakeholder Meeting to Discuss Renewal of NPDES General Permit 6 5/11/2018 2:09:00 PM View Count 2370 Well Construction and Well Service Discharges General Permit 6 (GP6) will expire on February 28, 2020. Iowa DNR proposes to initiate rulemaking to renew the NPDES permit for a third 5 year term. The proposed GP6 is nearly identical to the current general permit except for some clarifications.
Hook some memories with Mom this weekend! 5/8/2018 10:35:00 AM View Count 6599 Give your mom the perfect Mother’s Day gift – time with you. Get away for a few hours or stay the whole weekend.
Ice-out channel catfish are biting 3/13/2018 2:23:00 PM View Count 24322 Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and the large reservoirs across Iowa. After eating light during the winter, channel catfish go on a feeding frenzy in early spring cleaning up small fish that died over the winter.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/6/2018 1:09:00 PM View Count 3858 DES MOINES – Permanent ice shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20. Ice shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake.
2017 hunting, fishing license sales 1/16/2018 2:13:00 PM View Count 5947 In 2017, Iowa residents purchased…
Spend a winter day ice fishing 1/9/2018 11:41:00 AM View Count 5677 Ice fishing has a passionate following across Iowa. Get a group of friends and/or family together, bundle up and go ice fishing this winter.
Licenses Expire January 10 1/2/2018 12:52:00 PM View Count 6041 Hunters and anglers are encouraged to purchase their 2018 license before their 2017 license expires. Annual Iowa hunting and fishing licenses expire on Jan. 10. License holders who purchased the three year option should check the date range printed on their license for expiration.
Missouri River paddlefish license on sale until Jan. 7 12/27/2017 11:14:00 AM View Count 6656 Iowa anglers have until Jan. 7 to buy their 2018 paddlefish license for the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers.
Ice safety reminder as Iowa lakes freeze over 12/27/2017 11:12:00 AM View Count 8491 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are starting to get out for the popular early ice fishing of the season.
Air Quality Offices Moving December 19 12/12/2017 3:54:00 PM View Count 3293 The DNR’s Air Quality Bureau is moving to the Wallace Building, 502 E 9th St, Des Moines IA 50319, on December 19 and 20. Staff availability will be limited during the move dates.
2018 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/5/2017 12:26:00 PM View Count 7875 Iowans can start buying 2018 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on December 15. Licenses purchased for 2017 expire on Jan. 10.
Late muzzleloader deer season opens Dec. 18 12/5/2017 12:25:00 PM View Count 19025 Iowa’s late muzzleloader deer season begins Dec. 18, which is the final season that any-deer licenses are available.
Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15 12/5/2017 12:22:00 PM View Count 4098 Anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license from Dec. 15-Dec. 31and Jan. 1- Jan. 7. A limited number of paddlefish licenses are available - 950 resident and 50 nonresident.
Deer licenses on sale Aug. 15 8/15/2017 11:59:00 AM View Count 17829 Licenses to pursue Iowa’s world class deer herd go on sale Aug. 15 at more than 700 license sales agents statewide and online.
DNR Hiring Range Safety Officers 7/28/2017 9:48:00 AM View Count 3835 The DNR has two openings at Banner Shooting Range near Indianola, and eight openings at Olofson Shooting Range near Polk City, for Range Safety Officers.
EMS in depth: Nonconformity & transitioning to the 2015 standard 7/11/2017 10:08:00 AM View Count 2816 Since 2014, Pollution Prevention Services has hosted one-day “EMS In Depth” workshops for Iowa environmental professionals. Due to popular demand, this workshop series continues and offers another step in the development of your environmental management system.
EMS in depth: Nonconformity & transitioning to the 2015 standard 6/30/2017 10:45:00 AM View Count 2979 Since 2014, Pollution Prevention Services has hosted one-day “EMS In Depth” workshops for Iowa environmental professionals. Due to popular demand, this workshop series continues and offers another step in the development of your environmental management system.
Now available: Iowa deer hunting draw results 6/26/2017 8:34:00 AM View Count 13367 Hunters who applied for the 2017 draw can now view results online by logging into the DNR purchasing system and choosing "View Application Status."
Nonresident Hunting Update 6/2/2017 1:07:00 PM View Count 7526 Last chance: Iowa nonresident deer application closes Sunday The 2017 Iowa nonresident deer application period closes at midnight on Sunday, June 4. Applications and preference point purchases will not be accepted after that date and time.
Iowa businesses and organizations can get updates on technical resources and more from the DNR’s P2 News 4/20/2017 12:36:00 PM View Count 4237 DES MOINES — For more than 20 years, Iowa businesses and institutions have saved money and become environmental leaders by working with the DNR’s Pollution Prevention (P2) Services program.
Fishing license check nets fugitive 4/14/2017 2:26:00 PM View Count 4386 FORT DODGE - David Scott Dayton, 30, of Fort Dodge, was booked into Webster County Jail Thursday after assaulting State Conservation Officer Bill Spece who was checking fishing licenses at the little dam in Fort Dodge.
Iowa DNR Introduces New Public Information Officer 3/15/2017 3:24:00 PM View Count 4773 DES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has hired Alex Murphy as its Public Information Officer.
Marcel named as chief of DNR’s field services 2/23/2017 11:48:00 AM View Count 5222 DES MOINES– The Iowa DNR has chosen Jason Marcel to lead the agency’s Field Services and Compliance Bureau, which includes many frontline DNR staffers who explain scientific, legal and regulatory details that protect Iowa’s air, land and waters.
DNR officer pulls angler from West Lake Osceola 2/10/2017 12:56:00 PM View Count 14798 Osceola, Iowa - State Conservation Officer Michael Miller was on routine patrol late Friday morning when he saw two men setting up an ice fishing shelter on West Lake Osceola, in southern Iowa.
Plant edible habitat and conservation cover with the State Forest Nursery’s February specialty packet 2/7/2017 11:54:00 AM View Count 9087 DES MOINES – Create some habitat and conservation foodscapes, with the Wild Edibles Specialty Packet from Iowa’s State Forest Nursery.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/7/2017 11:53:00 AM View Count 3491 DES MOINES – Permanent ice shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by February 20. Ice shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake.
Come along ice fishing with DNR via Facebook Live 1/17/2017 1:00:00 PM View Count 3501 VAN METER - Iowa DNR staff will be offering ice fishing tips and techniques, along with ice safety information, live from the ice of Badger Creek Lake on Wednesday afternoon.
Deadline to buy paddlefish license is Jan. 31 1/10/2017 12:00:00 PM View Count 3942 Iowa anglers have until January 31 to buy their 2017 paddlefish license for the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers. The special paddlefish season runs from March 1 to April 15.
Kick up your game with pheasant phried rice 1/5/2017 9:48:00 AM View Count 22718 If you're looking for a way to shake up the old stew routine with pheasant, adding wild game to a classic stir fry is a great way to start!
2016 hunting, fishing licenses expire Jan. 10 1/3/2017 12:16:00 PM View Count 3879 2016 hunting and fishing licenses expire on Jan. 10, 2017. All hunters and anglers will need a 2017 license to hunt or fish beginning Jan. 11.
Spend a winter day ice fishing 12/27/2016 1:12:00 PM View Count 7088 Get a group of friends and/or family together, bundle up and try ice fishing this winter. Ice fishing is a fun, social winter activity best enjoyed as a group.
Missouri River paddlefish licenses on sale now 12/22/2016 9:12:00 AM View Count 4869 Try a new fishing experience this spring – snagging paddlefish on the Missouri River. Paddlefish licenses are on sale now through Jan. 31, 2017.
Ice safety reminder as Iowa lakes freeze over 12/20/2016 11:00:00 AM View Count 9549 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa and sending anglers out for the popular early ice fishing of the season.
Ice fishing not advised on the upper Mississippi River pools 12/15/2016 3:52:00 PM View Count 4190 Unpredictable changes in water levels are occurring on the Upper Mississippi River pools this week due to ice in the Lock and Dam gates at Locks 7, 9 and 10. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to remove the ice frozen on the gates, but water levels could drop as much as 4 feet.
2017 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/7/2016 10:21:00 AM View Count 5336 Iowans can start buying 2017 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on December 15. Licenses purchased for 2016 expire on Jan. 10.
Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15 12/7/2016 10:19:00 AM View Count 5424 Anglers can buy the special Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license starting Dec. 15 through Jan. 31. A limited number of paddlefish licenses are available - 950 resident and 50 nonresident.