News Releases

Naturalists, youth group leaders and others who take people out on the water in canoes and kayaks are encouraged to attend one of the Iowa DNR paddling school.

April 8, 2025

Fishing

News Release

Spirit Lake Hatchery filling with northern pike

Crews with the Iowa DNR placed fyke nets in the outlets of the sloughs that flow into Big Spirit Lake on March 1 to start collecting northern pike.

April 8, 2025

Hunting - Turkey

News Release

Iowa’s spring turkey season is here

A mild winter followed by timely spring rains has Iowa forests and woodlots leafing out ahead of spring turkey season.

April 8, 2025

Turkey hunter with a harvested turkey standing next to a public hunting wildlife management area sign.

Fishing

News Release

Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries

MORAVIA – The late night, annual walleye collection has begun at Rathbun and Storm lakes and will begin in the next few days at East Okoboji and Spirit lakes.

April 8, 2025

biologist with female walleye at Rathbun hatchery

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 4/3/2025

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

April 3, 2025

News Releases

Iowa DNR launches new website design

Low number of manure releases reported in 2024

Air quality permits for review, published 04/10/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 04/10/2025

Environmental Protection Commission meeting agenda

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions improve due to above-average rainfall

Iowa DNR launches new website design, April 2025

Low number of manure releases reported in 2024

Upcoming Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings

Three Iowa state parks to host Take It Outside camps this summer

Improve paddling skills with DNR canoe and kayak schools

Spirit Lake Hatchery filling with northern pike

Iowa’s spring turkey season is here

Walleye netting season starts for Iowa DNR fish hatcheries

DNR enforcement actions, published 4/3/2025

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