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DNR fall community trout stockings delayed due to warm weather

Iowa DNR is postponing the fall community trout stockings scheduled for October 23, 24 and 25 due to warm water temperatures.

October 21, 2025

Man and woman fishing a small pond in a neighborhood setting.

News - Featured

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State park campgrounds getting ready for winter 2025

Another busy camping season in Iowa state parks is coming to an end, and staff are preparing for the first freezing temperatures of the fall.

October 21, 2025

A group of people around a campfire at a campground.

Advisory

News Release

DNR investigating hog manure spill in Louisa County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a hog manure release into an unnamed tributary of Roff Creek in Louisa County.

October 17, 2025

Events & Public Meetings

DNR hosting online Organic Waste Management stakeholder event

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources' Financial and Business Assistance Section is hosting an Iowa Organic Waste Management stakeholder event.

October 16, 2025

Forestry

News - Featured

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Fall Colors Starting to Pop!

Iowa fall color is most visible in NE river valleys (maples turning). Colors are spotty elsewhere, with oaks still mostly green.

October 16, 2025

Tall autumn trees in a forest with sunshine peeking through

Fishing

News - Featured

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Plan your fall fishing trips with DNR’s new interactive fishing report

Iowa DNR’s popular fishing report has been updated with new search and filter options including by location, fish species and various amenities available.

October 16, 2025

A fisherman with his line cast and a hazy morning mist.

Advisory

News Release

DNR investigating hog manure spill in Carroll County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a hog manure release into a tributary of Elk Run Creek in Carroll County.

October 14, 2025

Forestry

News Release

Consistent watering essential for new trees this fall 2025

Fall is usually a good time to plant trees with mild temperatures and adequate ground moisture.

October 14, 2025

Two kids sitting on the ground with lots of blue sky behind them as they plant a tree.

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Deer, turkey and trout take center stage at Sny Magill North Cedar Wildlife Area

Gravel roads wind up, down and around the bluffs in Clayton County, providing excellent access to Sny Magill North Cedar, the popular wildlife area.

October 14, 2025

Hunting

Safety

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Iowa's archery, early muzzleloader seasons are underway

Iowa’s archery deer season began October 1. Hunters have been out in their tree stands and as of Tuesday morning, reported harvesting more than 5,000 deer.

October 14, 2025