Hunters encouraged to discuss hunting plan, safety after weekend hunting incidents 12/12/2023 11:57:00 AM View Count 3863 The opening weekend of Iowa’s second gun deer season saw another 50,000-plus hunters’ enjoying time in the timber in pursuit of legendary whitetails. Unfortunately, there were three hunting incidents that serve as a reminder for hunters to review safety measures before heading out.
Waterfowl hunting incident under investigation in Dickinson County 10/21/2023 1:30:00 PM View Count 4705 MILFORD - The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a hunting incident that occurred this morning in Dickinson County.
Hardin County man fatally shot while coyote hunting 10/9/2023 12:41:00 PM View Count 7886 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a fatal hunting incident that occurred Sunday night in northern Hardin County.
Maquoketa Caves State Park to reopen Thursday 7/27/2022 2:41:00 PM View Count 3912 MAQUOKETA, IA -- Maquoketa Caves State Park will reopen for day use at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 28. The campground will remain closed until further notice. All campers with reservations through Sunday, July 31 have been notified and refunded.
DNR Director issues statement about incident at Maquoketa Caves State Park 7/22/2022 3:27:00 PM View Count 5015 DES MOINES -- Statement from Kayla Lyon, Iowa DNR Director:
Iowa DNR stresses safety after weekend hunting incidents 12/7/2021 1:45:00 PM View Count 6884 Officers with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) responded to four deer hunting incidents over the weekend – one related to property damage, one minor injury, one serious injury and one fatality - and one related to pheasant hunting.
Iowa DNR releases name of hunting incident fatality in Marion County 12/5/2021 5:02:00 PM View Count 1268 MARION COUNTY, Iowa – Authorities have identified 37-year-old Nathan Allen Sharpnack, of Winterset, as the victim in a fatal hunting incident that occurred in Marion County on Saturday.
DNR investigates fatal hunting incident in Marion County 12/4/2021 5:05:00 PM View Count 1353 MARION COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa DNR conservation officers responded to a fatal hunting incident on Saturday, December 4, 2021 around 2:45 pm near Lake Red Rock in Marion County.
DNR still seeking public’s assistance in tubing incident 8/22/2021 4:14:00 PM View Count 1562 LINN COUNTY, Iowa – The DNR Law Enforcement Bureau continues to seek the public’s assistance with any tips or information related to a tubing incident on Cedar River at Mohawk Park on August 15, 2021.
DNR investigating a boating incident that injured two 9/7/2020 7:27:00 PM View Count 1928 CLAYTON COUNTY, Iowa – DNR Conservation Officers responded to a boating incident that left two people injured on around 4:30pm Saturday, September 5, 2020 on the Mississippi River in Clayton County.
DNR investigating two hunting incidents 12/26/2019 10:12:00 AM View Count 3004 WARREN COUNTY – On December 22, 2019, around 10:30am, Austin Pontier of St. Charles was shot by a member of his hunting party while participating in a deer drive south of St. Charles.
DNR investigating hunting incidents, urges safety as top priority 12/11/2018 11:54:00 AM View Count 3960 DES MOINES, Iowa – DNR conservation officers responded to numerous hunting incidents this weekend during the second shotgun season for deer. The following are incidents that are currently under investigation by the Iowa DNR and any possible charges will be forthcoming.
DNR investigates fatal hunting incident in Marion County 12/10/2018 2:26:00 PM View Count 10764 MARION COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa DNR conservation officers responded to a fatal hunting incident on Sunday, December 9, 2018 around 4:30pm near Lake Red Rock.
Quail hunter injured while on group hunt 11/6/2018 11:34:00 AM View Count 3546 PAGE COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa DNR Conservation Officers are investigating a hunting incident involving a group of quail hunters in Page County on November 1.
Iowa DNR to host hunting incident academy 9/11/2018 1:16:00 PM View Count 2913 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering with the International Hunter Education Association to host the USA Hunting Incident Investigation Academy at Honey Creek State Park Resort and the DNR Rathbun Fish Hatchery September 16 -20.
Two Injured in Separate Hunting Incidents on Sunday 12/7/2015 8:35:00 AM View Count 4616 DES MOINES – Two hunters were injured by gunshot wounds in separate incidents while deer hunting on Sunday.