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Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

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It’s Back: Sign Up for 2023 Hook n’ Paddle Passport

The Hook n’ Paddle Passport, launched last summer, has been refreshed and is ready for a second year of fun.

April 25, 2023

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

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DNR crews achieve walleye collection goals

A dramatic warming trend, along with the correct photoperiod, allowed DNR staff to capture more than 3,100 adult female walleyes in a short amount of time.

April 25, 2023

Hunting - Education

Outdoors Day with the Iowa Cubs April 29

Join the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, in partnership with the Iowa Cubs, for Outdoors Day with the Iowa Cubs, on April 29.

April 25, 2023

Hunting

Archery

Annual state auction is live online through May 6

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual spring auction is being held online now until May 6.

April 25, 2023

Birders of all skill levels are invited to Iowa Ornithologists' Union spring meeting, May 5 – 7, in West Des Moines

The Iowa Ornithologists' Union is celebrating it’s 100-year anniversary as part of its annual spring meeting, May 5-7, at the Stine Barn and grounds.

April 21, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 4/20/2023

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

April 20, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

Recycling

State Parks

Earth Day—Saving the earth one small step at a time

Figuring out what you can do to help the planet can seem overwhelming.

April 18, 2023

Boating

News Release

Spring is a great time for a boating education course

It may not feel like boating season yet, but the Iowa DNR is urging boaters to enroll in a boating education course this spring.

April 18, 2023

Walleye season opens May 6 on Iowa’s Great Lakes

The 147th walleye fishing season officially opens May 6 at Spirit Lake, East and West Okoboji lakes.

April 18, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 4/13/2023

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

April 13, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Air Quality permits under review, published 4/13/2023

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.

April 13, 2023

Hunting

News Release

New veterans hunting, fishing licenses available April 12

The new Armed Forces Hunting and Fishing licenses are now available to residents of Iowa who served in the armed forces of the United States.

April 12, 2023

Forestry

News Release

Urban Forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach, 2023

Every year the Urban Forestry Awards luncheon recognizes cities, college campuses and utilities that demonstrate dedication to the importance of trees.

April 11, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet April 13 in Des Moines

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will hold its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., April 13, in the Wallace State Office Building.

April 10, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Get weekly wildflower bloom reports in your inbox

Enjoy Mother Nature's show of spring beauties with Iowa DNR's new weekly woodland wildflower bloom report.

April 10, 2023

News Releases

It’s Back: Sign Up for 2023 Hook n’ Paddle Passport

DNR crews achieve walleye collection goals

Outdoors Day with the Iowa Cubs April 29

Annual state auction is live online through May 6

Birders of all skill levels are invited to Iowa Ornithologists' Union spring meeting, May 5 – 7, in West Des Moines

DNR enforcement actions, published 4/20/2023

Earth Day—Saving the earth one small step at a time

Spring is a great time for a boating education course

Walleye season opens May 6 on Iowa’s Great Lakes

DNR enforcement actions, published 4/13/2023

Air Quality permits under review, published 4/13/2023

New veterans hunting, fishing licenses available April 12

Urban Forestry awards recognize local dedication to trees and outreach, 2023

Natural Resource Commission to meet April 13 in Des Moines

Get weekly wildflower bloom reports in your inbox

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