News Releases

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 and more.

February 7, 2023

Wildlife - Turkey

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Hunters harvest nearly 110,000 deer during 2022-23 season

Iowa’s 2022 deer harvest increased seven percent over the 2021 season, due to the new Excess Tag January Antlerless Season approved by the Iowa Legislature.

February 7, 2023

Forest Landowner Assistance

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Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho, February 2023

The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa DNR to be used for a community-based tree planting program for derecho recovery.

February 7, 2023

Forestry

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Trees for Kids grant applications due March 3

The popular Trees for Kids grant program is accepting applications through March 3.

February 7, 2023

Boating

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Spring is only six weeks away (we hope) – Now’s the time for a midwinter boat checkup

Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) has four tips to ensure there are no surprises at spring commissioning.

February 7, 2023

Hunting

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2022 hunting, fishing license sales

In 2022, Iowa residents purchased…

February 7, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

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Harsh winter across North Iowa is reminder habitat is critical for wildlife survival

State Acres for Wildlife Enhancement (SAFE) is a nationwide Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) practice within the continuous sign-up administered by the FSA.

February 7, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet Feb. 9 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., Feb. 9, in the Wallace State Office Building.

February 6, 2023

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 2/2/2023

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

February 2, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/2/2023

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

February 2, 2023

News Release

Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

The Iowa DNR is partnering for a second year with MyCatch by Angler’s Atlas to conduct a statewide walleye fishing challenge starting May 1 through June 30.

January 31, 2023

Outdoor education workshops scheduled this spring and summer

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is sponsoring workshops for K–12 educators on Iowa’s outdoors this spring and summer.

January 31, 2023

DNR @ the 2026 Iowa State Fair, Aug 13-23, 2026

News Releases

January Water Summary Update: Wetter than normal month, drought remains.

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/9/2023

Sewage overflows to Turkey Creek in Cass County

DNR finalizes public meeting locations to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes

Hunters harvest nearly 110,000 deer during 2022-23 season

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho, February 2023

Trees for Kids grant applications due March 3

Spring is only six weeks away (we hope) – Now’s the time for a midwinter boat checkup

2022 hunting, fishing license sales

Harsh winter across North Iowa is reminder habitat is critical for wildlife survival

Natural Resource Commission to meet Feb. 9 in Des Moines

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/2/2023

Air Quality permits under review, published 2/2/2023

Catch-photo-release tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

Outdoor education workshops scheduled this spring and summer

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