News Releases

DES MOINES – As the seasons shift and cooler days set in, a new DNR web page makes it easier to explore outdoor experiences that are accessible to all.

September 2, 2025

Accessible overlook at Bellevue State Park.

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

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Special September teal season opens Sept. 6

Iowa’s duck hunters will notice that the 2025 special September teal season opens later and for fewer days than in recent years. The season opens Sept. 6.

September 2, 2025

Fishing

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Iowa fisheries biologist selected for Hall of Excellence

Iowa fisheries biologist Mark Flammang was recently inducted into the American Fisheries Society’s Fisheries Management Section Hall of Excellence.

September 2, 2025

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Annual pheasant survey shows Iowa’s population at 20 year high

Iowa’s statewide pheasant population is at a 20-year high, and state wildlife experts are forecasting a banner year for hunters.

September 2, 2025

Advisory

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DNR investigating copper release near Garner

GARNER, IOWA –The Iowa DNR is investigating the release of copper near Garner following a broken pipe at the Zinpro facility earlier today.

August 28, 2025

Air Quality Draft Permits

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Air quality permits for review, published 08/28/2025

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review.

August 28, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 08/28/2025

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

August 28, 2025

State Forest Nursery

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DNR State Forest Nursery seedling orders start Sept. 2

The DNR State Forest Nursery is gearing up for fall 2025 and spring 2026 seedling orders. Seedlings can be ordered Sept. 2 - May 15.

August 26, 2025

Wildlife - Pheasant

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Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Aug. 30

Iowa’s rabbit population is the highest in more than a decade, with the vast majority of Iowa considered to have good to excellent populations.

August 26, 2025

Wildlife Management Areas

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Natural backwater wetland, Klum Lake should be on birders, duck hunters radar this fall

Ringed by trees and away from the busy roads in eastern Louisa County, Klum Lake has undergone a significant makeover over the past decade or so.

August 26, 2025

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

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2025 teal season shortens, opening day is Sept. 6

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has reduced the length of the special September teal season to nine days in 2025.

August 26, 2025

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

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Iowa’s mourning dove season opens Sept. 1

Iowa’s mourning dove season begins Sept. 1. State wildlife experts are predicting a busy open day with mild weather in the forecast and a later teal season.

August 26, 2025

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

News Releases

Air quality permits for review, published 09/04/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 09/04/2025

Late summer cattail and floating-leaved plant control for ponds

Iowa State Parks Open Doors to More Accessible Adventures

Special September teal season opens Sept. 6

Iowa fisheries biologist selected for Hall of Excellence

Annual pheasant survey shows Iowa’s population at 20 year high

DNR investigating copper release near Garner

Air quality permits for review, published 08/28/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 08/28/2025

DNR State Forest Nursery seedling orders start Sept. 2

Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Aug. 30

Natural backwater wetland, Klum Lake should be on birders, duck hunters radar this fall

2025 teal season shortens, opening day is Sept. 6

Iowa’s mourning dove season opens Sept. 1

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