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Proposed rule available for comment

In accordance with Executive Order 10 (EO10), the Iowa DNR will hold a formal public comment period for the proposed Iowa Administrative Code Chapter 65.

January 10, 2024

Wildlife - Turkey

News Release

Researchers looking for insight into wild turkey population decline

The reintroduction of wild turkeys to Iowa’s landscape has been celebrated as a conservation success story for the past 25 years.

January 9, 2024

Hunting

Wildlife - Trapping

Events & Public Meetings

DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 1/9/2024

The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons.

January 9, 2024

Trout Fishing

News Release

DNR postponing trout stockings in Mason City and Sioux City

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is postponing the trout stockings scheduled for this Saturday, Jan. 13 due to unsafe ice conditions.

January 9, 2024

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/4/2023

DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

January 4, 2024

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet Jan. 10

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 10 a.m., Jan. 10, in the Wallace State Office Building.

January 3, 2024

Hunting

Wildlife - Trapping

News Release

Outdoor Notes

Hunting seasons will begin closing soon in early January.

January 2, 2024

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 12/28/2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

December 28, 2023

Water Monitoring

News Release

Drought conditions continue during record streak

The current drought is the longest in Iowa since the 1950s, with abnormally dry and drought conditions extending into the 188th week in a row.

December 21, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/21/2023

DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

December 21, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air quality permits under review, published 12/21/2023

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

December 21, 2023

Wildlife - Turkey

Archery

News Release

With shotgun seasons over, deer hunting shifts to late season mode

With the two shotgun seasons now in the books, Iowa’s deer hunting shifts to a more solitary endeavor with the opening of the late muzzleloader season.

December 20, 2023

Trout Fishing

News Release