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Hunting

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Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Sept. 5

Iowa’s 2026 rabbit population is unchanged from last year and the 2025 season was the highest in more than a decade.

August 25, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Van Buren Wildlife Area will be a busy place heading in to fall

The nearly 440-acre rectangular shaped Van Buren Wildlife Area is a popular place for bird watchers, mushroom hunters and shed antler, turkey and deer hunters.

August 25, 2026

Hunting

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Iowa’s mourning dove season opens Sept. 1 2026

For mourning dove hunters, the action can be fast – and humbling – but there is no question that the annual season opener on Sept. 1 is a “can’t miss” event.

August 25, 2026

News - Featured

Fishing

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports

Camping

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Embrace the Outdoors this Labor Day Weekend

Summer may be winding down, but there is still time to create unforgettable memories with family and friends.

August 25, 2026

Advisory

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Fuel spill reaches Bulger Creek in Dallas County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is investigating a fuel spill at Bulger Creek in Dallas County

August 19, 2026

Wildlife

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DNR to discuss management of 12 Mile Lake in Emmet County, Aug 26

Join the Iowa DNR on Aug. 26, 6-8 p.m. at the Wallingford Community Center to discuss future management plans for 12 Mile Lake in Emmet County.

August 18, 2026

A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.

Water Trails

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Virtual public meetings to discuss the Palisades-Kepler dam engineering design project, Aug 26

Join Iowa DNR's virtual public meetings on Aug 26 to discuss the Palisades-Kepler Dam design project. Sessions at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

August 18, 2026

Hunting

News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for waterfowl course for women

The DNR is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook waterfowl to those who have little to no waterfowl hunting experience.

August 18, 2026

Hunting

News Release

Migratory bird hunters reminded to register for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) every year

Migratory bird hunters must register for HIP every year. Register online at or via the app and keep proof on your license.

August 18, 2026

Blue winged teal taking wing in a field.

Forestry

News - Featured

News Release

DNR State Forest Nursery seedling orders start Sept. 1, 2026

Order native trees and shrubs from the Iowa DNR State Forest Nursery starting Sept 1. Browse species and buy online at nursery.iowadnr.gov.

August 18, 2026

Wildlife

Water Quality

Hunting

News Release

Its network of prairie and wetlands make Welch Lake Complex key protector of West Okoboji Lake

The 1,475-acre Welch Lake complex protects West Okoboji Lake’s water quality through wetland restoration and offers prime pheasant and waterfowl hunting.

August 18, 2026

Wildlife

Forest Stewardship Plan

News Release

Open house to discuss Syracuse Wildlife Area forest wildlife stewardship plan

Iowa DNR hosts Syracuse Wildlife Area open house Sept. 2, 4-6:30 PM, Wheatland Community Center. Discuss habitat plans and forest stewardship.

August 18, 2026

Wildlife

Forest Stewardship Plan

Events & Public Meetings

DNR to host an open house on the Grant Center Wildlife Area

Join the Iowa DNR open house for the Grant Center Wildlife Area on Sept. 3, 5-7 p.m. at the Smithland Fire Dept. to discuss management and stewardship plans.

August 18, 2026

Water Use Permits

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Water use permits for review, published 08/13/2026

The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review

August 13, 2026

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Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 08/13/2026

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

August 13, 2026

News Releases

Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Sept. 5

Van Buren Wildlife Area will be a busy place heading in to fall

Iowa’s mourning dove season opens Sept. 1 2026

Embrace the Outdoors this Labor Day Weekend

Fuel spill reaches Bulger Creek in Dallas County

DNR to discuss management of 12 Mile Lake in Emmet County, Aug 26

Virtual public meetings to discuss the Palisades-Kepler dam engineering design project, Aug 26

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for waterfowl course for women

Migratory bird hunters reminded to register for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) every year

DNR State Forest Nursery seedling orders start Sept. 1, 2026

Its network of prairie and wetlands make Welch Lake Complex key protector of West Okoboji Lake

Open house to discuss Syracuse Wildlife Area forest wildlife stewardship plan

DNR to host an open house on the Grant Center Wildlife Area

Water use permits for review, published 08/13/2026

DNR enforcement actions, published 08/13/2026

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