March 2026 Updates
New Hunter Education Course Creation Request Form
Recent system changes have made it more complex to create Hunter Education classes. Effective immediately, the Hunter Ed (OSS) team will assume primary responsibility for creating new classes. Your ability to add students and instructors and modify course details will remain unchanged. Use the link below to submit information for new courses.
https://bit.ly/HEClassCreationForm
Hunter Education Instructor Workshops
Need to attend a new or certified hunter education instructor workshop, but didn’t have the opportunity to participate in one at Winterfest?
Check out upcoming workshops at: https://license.gooutdoorsiowa.com/Event/EventsHome.aspx
Winterfest Certified Hunter Education Workshop Participants
Thank you for including the Iowa DNR and the Education and Outreach Team in Winterfest. Winterfest is a valuable opportunity for us to connect with County Conservation staff and offer workshops. We appreciate the partnership and the chance to participate.
Take Command: Responsible Boating at the Helm
New posters and rack cards promoting responsible boating are now available. Counties are encouraged to communicate to the public the importance of taking a boater education course and downloading the latest boating regulations, as we will be printing only a limited supply of the handbooks in the future. Contact Susan.Stocker@dnr.iowa.gov to request posters and rack cards.
Weekly Woodland Wildflower Bloom Reports
Wildflower season is almost here! The Iowa DNR will begin its weekly woodland wildflower bloom reports the week of March 23. These reports encourage families to get outdoors, educate Iowans about native forest floor plants and their importance, and raise awareness of our woodlands' rich biodiversity.
Thank you to everyone who has helped us track blooming woodland wildflowers across Iowa in past seasons. To contribute this season, email Shannon.Hafner@dnr.iowa.gov. There is no weekly commitment—any report is appreciated.