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Fishing - Uncommon Fish

News Release

Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish fishing season opens Feb. 1 2026

The paddlefish snagging season on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers opens Feb. 1 and goes through April 30 (sunrise to sunset).

January 20, 2026

News - Featured

News Release

DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes

Iowa (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons.

January 20, 2026

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Iowa's Wildlife

News Release

Chickadee tax check-off donations rise while donor numbers continue to decline

Last year, more than 4,600 Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form.

January 20, 2026

Environmental Protection Commission

Events & Public Meetings

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda, published 01/15/2026

The Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will have their monthly business meeting January 20.

January 15, 2026

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Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 01/15/2026

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

January 15, 2026

News Release

Annual road closure south of Hawkeye Wildlife Area begins Feb. 1

James Ave & Swan Lake Rd (south of Hawkeye Wildlife Area) closed Feb 1 - Apr 1. Impacts James Ave north of Swan Lake Rd and Swan Lake Rd west of Greencastle.

January 15, 2026

Employment

[Feb 6] Temporary Wildlife Research and Management Technician

Iowa DNR Wildlife Technician: Temporary role in research, data management, & habitat work. Key tasks: Blanding's Turtle tracking, prescribed fire, and surveys.

January 13, 2026

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News - Featured

News Release

Outdoor Notes - Jan. 13, 2026

New year, new license. Iowa’s 2025 hunting and fishing licenses expired on January 10. Licenses are available at 650 locations across the state and online.

January 13, 2026

News - Featured

News Release

Iowa’s deer hunting shifts to late season mode

Iowa's two January antlerless deer seasons, Population Management and Excess Tag, run Jan. 11-25 with differences.

January 9, 2026

Whitetailed deer in snowy underbrush.

Employment

[Jan 20] Natural Resources Technician 1 (Wildlife Technician 1)

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks dedicated individuals for 3 Wildlife Technician openings.

January 9, 2026

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Water Summary Update

News Release

Water Summary Update: 2025 drought conditions vary significantly throughout the year

Drought conditions improved in the summer months across the state but then degraded again with a dry fall, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

January 8, 2026

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Water Use Permits

News Release

Water use permits for review, published 01/08/2026

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

January 8, 2026

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 01/08/206

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

January 8, 2026

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Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 01/08/2026

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

January 8, 2026

Natural Resource Commission

News Release

Natural Resource Commission to hold virtual meeting on Jan. 8

DES MOINES – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will host its monthly meeting virtually, beginning at 9:30 a.m., on Jan. 8.

January 6, 2026

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