Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over 11/19/2019 2:10:00 PM View Count 58 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.
Basic firearm rules are important for a safe hunt 11/19/2019 2:07:00 PM View Count 61 The first of Iowa’s two shotgun deer seasons opens on Dec. 7, and while optimism for a successful hunt is the primary focus, hunters are encouraged to brush up on safe hunting practices.
For Iowa’s deer hunters, the wait is nearly over, shotgun deer seasons begin Dec. 7 11/19/2019 2:02:00 PM View Count 151 Heading into Iowa’s busiest outdoor ‘opening day,’ shotgun deer season hunters should expect to see about the same number of deer in the timber as last year – with the possible exception for hunters in southcentral Iowa, where local deer populations were impacted by an outbreak of hemorrhagic disease.
Pheasant hunting on Thanksgiving as traditional as pumpkin pie 11/19/2019 2:00:00 PM View Count 73 For many Iowans, a Thanksgiving Day pheasant hunt is as much a part of the holiday tradition as football, battling over the last turkey leg and an afternoon nap, and this year’s outing may be one of the best.
DNR conservation officers respond to tree fall in Clinton County 11/18/2019 3:39:00 PM View Count 290 CLINTON COUNTY, Iowa - On Friday, November 15, 2019, DNR Conservation Officers responded to a tree stand fall in Clinton County.
5 ways homeowners can minimize damage from deer this fall and winter 11/18/2019 3:10:00 PM View Count 482 Not a fan of deer making a quick snack of your backyard plants in the fall and winter? Here are five tips to help homeowners make their trees and shrubs less desirable to deer from November to April.
Air Quality permits under review 11/14/2019 2:11:00 PM View Count 154 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
DNR enforcement actions 11/14/2019 2:10:00 PM View Count 375 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions.
DNR releases draft 2018 impaired waters list, open for public comment 11/14/2019 2:06:00 PM View Count 430 DES MOINES -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the newly released draft impaired waters list. Data released by the Iowa DNR today shows 27 impairments are recommended to be removed from the 2018 impaired list, once approved by the EPA.
DNR to host open house on future planning at Dolliver Memorial State Park 11/13/2019 11:37:00 AM View Count 138 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau will be hosting an open house to collect comments on future planning for the group camp at Dolliver Memorial State Park.
Keeping Iowa’s forests healthy takes active management 11/12/2019 11:54:00 AM View Count 322 RUNNELS, Iowa - It was a good half-mile hike back to the 40-acre section of timber on the Red Rock Wildlife Area that gave Jeremy Cochran and Todd Gosselink time to explain their plans to improve the forest resource on this heavily used public area.
Fall trout spawn in full swing 11/12/2019 11:53:00 AM View Count 277 Hundreds of yellow ovals offset the brown and green coloration of each female brown trout ready to spawn at the Manchester Fish Hatchery. The splashes of color are signs that trout spawning season is in full swing.
10 fall favorite trout fishing streams 11/12/2019 6:51:00 AM View Count 1474 Get out and explore northeast Iowa’s trout streams this fall. From easily accessible streams in state or county parks, to streams in Iowa’s most wild and remote natural spaces – there's a perfect spot for everyone.
Air Quality permits under review 11/7/2019 3:59:00 PM View Count 207 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements. We encourage public comments on draft permits, providing help on how to make effective comments. Submit written comments to the assigned permit writer before 4:30 p.m. on the last day of the comment period. DNR considers public comments befor...
Water improvement contracts top the Environmental Protection Commission agenda 11/7/2019 3:56:00 PM View Count 229 DES MOINES—Three contracts to improve water quality are up for approval at the Nov. 19 meeting of the Iowa Environmental Protection Commission.
REAP assemblies scheduled in 18 communities 11/7/2019 3:51:00 PM View Count 772 Iowa’s Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) assemblies will begin in two weeks, giving all Iowans an opportunity to share and discuss their visions for Iowa’s outdoor recreation, soil and water enhancement, historical resources and land management and more.
Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 14 in Des Moines 11/7/2019 3:45:00 PM View Count 227 Des Moines, Iowa – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will meet at 9:30 a.m., Nov. 14, in the Wallace State Office Building conference room 2 north, 502 East Ninth Street, in Des Moines.
Tomorrow’s trout stocking at Bacon Creek postponed 11/7/2019 3:10:00 PM View Count 187 SIOUX CITY – The trout stocking scheduled for tomorrow, Nov. 8 at Bacon Creek has been postponed due to forecast low temperatures that could cause the lake to freeze and create unsafe ice and fishing conditions.
Bondurant and Ames trout stockings moved to Nov. 7 & Nov. 8 11/6/2019 1:58:00 PM View Count 364 The trout stocking at Lake Petocka, Bondurant, has been moved to Nov. 7 at noon. The trout stocking at Ada Hayden Heritage Park Lake, Ames, has been moved to Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
Fort Atkinson State Preserve receives national preservation grant 11/5/2019 3:30:00 PM View Count 466 FORT ATKINSON, Iowa – The National Park Service (NPS) has awarded Fort Atkinson State Preserve in Winneshiek County with a $497,500 grant as part of its Save America’s Treasures program. The grant award was announced by the NPS in September.
Grants available for fishing and boating education programs in Hispanic communities 11/5/2019 3:29:00 PM View Count 231 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Fish Iowa! angler education program has partnered with the Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation’s (RBFF) Vamos A Pescar™ program to provide funding to local 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations to support local efforts to educate and engage families in high-density Hispanic communities through programs, classes and fishing activities. Minimum grant request is $5,000 with a 1:1 cash match required.
DNR to offer leases to beginning farmers 11/5/2019 3:28:00 PM View Count 442 DES MOINES – Beginning farmers have the opportunity to manage DNR land through the DNR’s Agriculture Lease Program in 2020, in part to legislation passed in 2013.
Fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout 11/5/2019 3:26:00 PM View Count 1167 Enjoy the spectacular colors and cool weather this fall fishing in northeast Iowa’s hundreds of miles of trout streams. From easily accessible streams in state or county parks, to those found in Iowa’s most wild and remote natural spaces, there are plenty of places to catch rainbow, brown and brook trout.
DNR enforcement actions 10/31/2019 2:00:00 PM View Count 502 DES MOINES – DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws. This approach is very effective. In the few cases where compliance cannot be achieved, the DNR issues enforcement actions. The following list summarizes recent enforcement actions.
DNR now accepting Derelict Building applications 10/31/2019 1:58:00 PM View Count 322 DES MOINES – The next round of funding for the 2020 Derelict Building Grant Program is open for applications through Feb. 20 at 4 p.m.
Donated deer hides benefit disabled veterans 10/29/2019 11:09:00 AM View Count 2932 Hunters donated more than 4,300 deer hides to Elks Lodges across Iowa last year, which was an increase of over 1,000 hides from 2017. The deer hides are used by the Veterans Leather Program to make professionally-crafted leather gloves for veterans in wheelchairs and also turned in to leather used for therapy programs for recovering veterans.
Learn basic tackle and techniques to catch trout at Terra Park 10/29/2019 11:08:00 AM View Count 462 JOHNSTON, Iowa – Last fall the Iowa Department of Natural Resources trout program’s community fisheries expanded its central Iowa stockings to Johnston. Join our community fishing biologist at 2 p.m. on Nov. 10 at Crown Point Community Center, 6300 Pioneer Parkway, to learn some trout fishing basics, then venture to Terra Lake to try your skills.
Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers 10/29/2019 11:07:00 AM View Count 675 Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing Iowa’s rivers and streams this fall. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend.
What makes an animal albino? 10/29/2019 8:45:00 AM View Count 1091 If you’ve ever spotted an abnormally white critter, or taken notice of its pink eyes, you may have seen an albino animal! From snails and fish to robins and deer, albinism has been observed in a wide range of Iowa animals.
Carroll County father and son charged with several deer violations 10/23/2019 7:58:00 AM View Count 1297 CARROLL COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers have charged two Glidden men with numerous deer hunting violations, including poaching, from an investigation stemming back to November 2018.
Ramsey Subaru donates bike racks to five Iowa state parks 10/22/2019 2:54:00 PM View Count 247 DES MOINES – Ramsey Subaru of Des Moines has donated $2,500 to purchase bike racks at five Iowa state parks. The dealership will present the check at a small ceremony at Big Creek State Park on Friday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m.
DNR to host open house on site of former Camp Aldersgate 10/22/2019 2:52:00 PM View Count 324 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau will be hosting an open house to collect comments on future planning for the building site at the former Camp Aldersgate.
The wait for November is nearly over - for Iowa deer hunters, this is prime time 10/22/2019 2:49:00 PM View Count 2208 Iowa’s deer hunting intensity will ratchet up in the next few weeks as the peak of the rut approaches and archery hunters cash in vacation days to spend as much time as possible in the timber.
Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2 10/22/2019 2:43:00 PM View Count 1724 Furharvesters take note: the outlook is pretty decent for most of the commonly targeted species ahead of Iowa’s furbearer hunting and trapping season.
Pheasant hunters hoping for a repeat of 2018 season 10/22/2019 2:40:00 PM View Count 3547 Last year, Iowa pheasant hunters bagged more roosters than they had in the last decade. With that fresh in their memory, how will the 2019 pheasant season measure up?
Duck hunters are optimistic with the main season underway 10/22/2019 2:37:00 PM View Count 782 The September rain was a game changer for Iowa duck hunters, improving habitat conditions across most of the state by creating a number of shallow water areas where food is available.
Hunters, birders are taking notice of the new Willie J Suchy Wildlife Area 10/22/2019 2:33:00 PM View Count 614 Heading north off U.S. Hwy 63 east of New Sharon, it’s less than a mile before the gravel road dead ends in the west parking lot at the 225-acre Willie J Suchy Wildlife Area.
Body of missing kayaker, hunter recovered 10/20/2019 3:20:00 PM View Count 633 HARRISON COUNTY, Iowa – On Saturday, October 19, at approximately 9:13am, divers with the Midwest Regional Dive Team recovered the body of a Nebraska kayaker and hunter that was missing since Friday evening.
DNR Conservation Officer helps rescue duck hunters 10/20/2019 3:17:00 PM View Count 491 MONONA COUNTY, Iowa -- On Sunday October 20, at approximately 10:57 AM, Monona County dispatch received a call that Decatur Fire and Rescue was en-route to Tieville Bend Wildlife Management Area for a call of two hunters whose boat was sinking.
Why wait to make the most of your manure nutrients 10/17/2019 2:31:00 PM View Count 160 When applying anhydrous ammonia or ammonia-laden manure, waiting until soil temperatures drop below 50 degrees maximizes nitrogen availability and minimizes its loss.
AFO Survey Results 10/17/2019 2:30:00 PM View Count 148 The results are in from the recent readership survey and overall, you gave the Animal Feeding Operations (AFO) eNews some pretty high ratings.
Construction Design Statement form revised 10/17/2019 2:28:00 PM View Count 152 Please note: the Construction Design Statement (DNR form 542-8068) was revised in September.
Public Input sought as Common Ownership definition goes up for revision 10/17/2019 2:25:00 PM View Count 331 The DNR is seeking public comments on a rule proposal amending the definition of “common ownership” in the Animal Feeding Operations section (Chapter 65) of the Iowa Administrative Code.
Time’s getting short – check your manure applicator certification 10/17/2019 2:23:00 PM View Count 122 Harvest moons mean harvest is just around the corner, and we know manure application will follow as soon as the crops are out.
Wet weather challenges for manure application 10/17/2019 2:20:00 PM View Count 122 A wet fall and spring, followed by locally heavy rains may mean storage structures are nearly full. What’s a producer to do?