News Releases

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

February 6, 2024

News Release

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes

The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14.

February 6, 2024

Hunting

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As other seasons close, hunters turn attention to coyotes

Coyote hunting moves to center stage for an estimated 10,000 hunters, after most of Iowa’s other hunting seasons have now closed.

February 6, 2024

Camping

State Parks

News Release

Campground hosts needed for upcoming recreation season, 2024

The Iowa DNR is seeking people who enjoy the outdoors, camping and meeting new people, to consider becoming volunteer campground hosts.

January 30, 2024

Employment

State Parks

State Forests

News Release

Iowa State Parks and Forests seek seasonal employees for summer 2024

The DNR Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau has openings for recreational aides and seasonal patrol officers across the state park system for summer 2024.

January 30, 2024

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 1/25/2024

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

January 25, 2024

Trout Fishing

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Postponed winter community trout locations will be ready for anglers soon

The Iowa DNR will stock trout at Blue Pit in Mason City, Moorland Pond in Fort Dodge, and Big Lake in Council Bluffs by the end of this week.

January 25, 2024

Trout Fishing

News Release

Central Iowa winter community trout stockings changed to unannounced

Winter community trout stockings at central Iowa ponds scheduled for this Saturday, Jan. 27 , Saturday, Feb. 3 , and Saturday, Feb. 10 will be unannounced.

January 25, 2024

Iowa's Wildlife

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Number of donors to the Chickadee Tax Check-off continues to decline

Last year, more than 5,800 Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form.

January 23, 2024

Off-Highway Vehicles

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Snowmobilers welcome return of winter

Snowmobilers across Iowa are welcoming the return of winter, eager to get out and enjoy the fresh snow.

January 16, 2024

Hunting

Wildlife - Trapping

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2023 hunting, fishing, trapping license sales

In 2023, Iowa residents purchased…

January 16, 2024

Forestry

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Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho, January 2024

The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program.

January 16, 2024

News Releases

F20 (Amana Road NW) Bridge to close week of Feb. 19

Water Summary Update: Statewide drought conditions improve with January snowfall

DNR enforcement actions, published 2/9/2024

Virtual fishing tournament encourages Iowa walleye anglers to report their catches

Walleye season closes Feb. 15 on Iowa Great Lakes

As other seasons close, hunters turn attention to coyotes

Campground hosts needed for upcoming recreation season, 2024

Iowa State Parks and Forests seek seasonal employees for summer 2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/25/2024

Postponed winter community trout locations will be ready for anglers soon

Central Iowa winter community trout stockings changed to unannounced

Number of donors to the Chickadee Tax Check-off continues to decline

Snowmobilers welcome return of winter

2023 hunting, fishing, trapping license sales

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho, January 2024

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