News Releases

User assistance with the Iowa EASY Air, SLEIS, and the online Asbestos Notification System will not be available on Friday, November 10, for Veterans Day.

November 8, 2023

Wildlife - Trapping

News Release

Iowa’s furharvest season began Nov. 4

Iowa trappers can expect to find good numbers of furbearers statewide during the 2023-24 season, that began on Nov. 4.

November 7, 2023

State Parks

Events & Public Meetings

Iowa DNR to host open house on Backbone State Park forest stewardship plans

The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house to discuss forest stewardship plans for Backbone State Park and Forest, from 6 to 7 p.m., Nov. 15.

November 7, 2023

Boards and Commissions

Events & Public Meetings

Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 9

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., Nov. 9, in the Wallace State Office Building.

November 3, 2023

Air Quality

Events & Public Meetings

Plan to participate in the Air Quality Client Contact meeting on November 16

Stay up-to-date on current events and upcoming changes in DNR’s air quality program.

November 3, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 11/2/2023

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

November 3, 2023

Wildlife - Trapping

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

News Release

DNR looking for gray fox as part of a research project

The Iowa DNR is asking trappers for help with a study on Iowa’s gray fox population.

October 31, 2023

State Champions named in Collegiate Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, and Super Sporting Clays

More than 160 athletes from 13 Iowa colleges competed in the 2023 Iowa Scholastic Clay Target Program Collegiate Championships in Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays.

October 24, 2023

Hunting - Education

Wildlife - Trapping

News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshop

The Iowa DNR is offering a program to teach skills needed to trap furbearers to anyone who has little to no trapping experience.

October 24, 2023

Wildlife - Pheasant

News Release

Think safety before opening day

Hunters heading to the field for the opening weekend of pheasant season are encouraged to review safe hunting practices before they head out.

October 24, 2023

Wildlife - Pheasant

News Release

Anticipation is high for Iowa’s 2023 pheasant season

Iowa’s pheasant population is up, the crop harvest is advancing quickly and the weekend weather forecast is set for an excellent opening weekend pheasant season

October 24, 2023

Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

In the week leading up to Halloween, let's celebrate Bats!

In popular culture, bats are creatures to be feared, especially this time of year with their association with Halloween and all things spooky.

October 24, 2023

News Releases

Schedule Change - Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings

Water Summary Update: October rainfall breaks streak of dry months

DNR enforcement actions, published 11/9/2023

eAirServices Assistance Availability During November

Iowa’s furharvest season began Nov. 4

Iowa DNR to host open house on Backbone State Park forest stewardship plans

Natural Resource Commission to meet Nov. 9

Plan to participate in the Air Quality Client Contact meeting on November 16

DNR enforcement actions, published 11/2/2023

DNR looking for gray fox as part of a research project

State Champions named in Collegiate Trap, Skeet, Sporting Clays, and Super Sporting Clays

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshop

Think safety before opening day

Anticipation is high for Iowa’s 2023 pheasant season

In the week leading up to Halloween, let's celebrate Bats!

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