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Four Animals You Didn’t Know Lived In Iowa

You’d be hard pressed to find many elk, bison, black bear or lynx in the Iowa wild today, but not that long ago, they roamed our state.

January 7, 2015

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Feeling Sleepy? Learn About Iowa's True Hibernators

Winter has a lot of us wanting to settle in for a long nap and wake up when spring arrives, but Iowa actually has very few true hibernators.

January 6, 2015

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Cool Things You Should Know About Owls

If you give a hoot about owls in Iowa, here are some cool facts you should know:

January 2, 2015

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Four Creative Ways to Use Venison

If you harvested your first deer this season or maybe are just looking for new ideas to put on the table, try our time-tested favorite recipes.

December 10, 2014

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Why Don’t Fish Freeze in the Winter?

Stepping out into the deep freeze that is Iowa in the winter, it can be hard to believe that much can make it in the often below-zero temperatures.

December 5, 2014

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Cool Things You Didn’t Know About Otters

They may look cute and cuddly, but don’t let the playfulness of Iowa’s river otters trick you. Here are cool facts you may notknow about Iowa’s swimming weasel

November 26, 2014

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Get Creative This Thanksgiving with Wild Game

If you’re preparing your own wild turkey this Thanksgiving or trying goose, duck or other wild game instead – you’ll check out these DNR staff favorite recipes.

November 19, 2014

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Tips for Cold Weather Paddling in Iowa

If you can find open water, use these tips for safe cold-weather paddling to enjoy a trip on the water any time of year.

November 18, 2014

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6 Cool Things You Should Know About Spiders

Spiders are an often misunderstood and undervalued part of nature in Iowa. A few things you may not know about Iowa’s spiders:

October 30, 2014

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6 Cool Things You Should Know About Snakes

One of Iowa’s most misunderstood creatures, snakes are a vital part of our ecosystem. A few things you may not know about Iowa’s snakes:

October 28, 2014

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6 Cool Things You Should Know About Bats in Iowa

Bats show up everywhere this time of year as people decorate for Halloween, but bats are nothing to be afraid of. We think they’re scary cool, and heres; why:

October 28, 2014

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Six Fish You Didn’t Know Existed in Iowa

You might know a largemouth bass from a smallmouth bass, a crappie from a bluegill – but how about a pirate perch and a trout-perch?

September 19, 2014

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How to Build Your Own Rain Barrel, Step-by-Step

If you’re looking for a simple, cost-effective way to water your plants and garden, a rain barrel can help you collect and recycle rainwater.

September 2, 2014

News Releases

Four Animals You Didn’t Know Lived In Iowa

Feeling Sleepy? Learn About Iowa's True Hibernators

Cool Things You Should Know About Owls

Four Creative Ways to Use Venison

Why Don’t Fish Freeze in the Winter?

Cool Things You Didn’t Know About Otters

Get Creative This Thanksgiving with Wild Game

Tips for Cold Weather Paddling in Iowa

6 Cool Things You Should Know About Spiders

6 Cool Things You Should Know About Snakes

6 Cool Things You Should Know About Bats in Iowa

Six Fish You Didn’t Know Existed in Iowa

How to Build Your Own Rain Barrel, Step-by-Step

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