News Releases

Iowa’s archery deer season began October 1. Hunters have been out in their tree stands and as of Tuesday morning, reported harvesting more than 5,000 deer.

October 14, 2025

Wildlife - Pheasant

News Release

Iowa’s pheasant season is finally here

The phone calls began as soon as the annual pheasant survey hit the internet.

October 14, 2025

Water Summary Update

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Water Summary Update: Iowa sees drought-free streak end after dry September

Iowa saw gradually degrading conditions through September, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

October 9, 2025

Image shows water levels on an Iowa river

Air Quality Draft Permits

News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 10/09/2025

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

October 9, 2025

Enforcement Actions

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DNR enforcement actions, published 10/09/2025

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

October 9, 2025

News Release

Check docks and equipment for invasive species before storing for the winter

The Iowa DNR reminds lake property owners to check their boat and trailers, and docks and lifts, for aquatic invasive species before winter storage.

October 7, 2025

Forestry

News Release

Wait until after Oct. 15 to prune oak trees

The best way to prevent the spread of oak wilt is to not prune any oak tree during the growing season.

October 7, 2025

Beautiful trees in fall colors along a river.

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Meadow Lake habitat project to begin soon

The Iowa DNR is launching a major habitat restoration effort at the Meadow Lake Wildlife Management Area (WMA) beginning this month.

October 7, 2025

A wide shot of purple prairie flowers and tall green grasses

Wildlife Management Areas

Hunting

Fishing

News Release

Outdoor options aplenty at Shell Rock Bend

Shell Rock Bend Wildlife Area, on the Butler-Bremer County line, offers great hunting for turkeys and deer, plus walleye and smallmouth bass fishing.

October 7, 2025

Oaks that were replanted to recreate a savanna.

Trout Fishing

News Release

Fall community trout stocking starts October 23

This fall, 18 Iowa lakes will be stocked with 1,000-2,000 rainbow trout each. The DNR program brings trout to areas too warm for them in the summer.

October 7, 2025

A man with a beard in long waders fishes for trout in a stream

Natural Resource Commission

News Release

Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 9 in Marquette

The NRC of the Iowa DNR will host its monthly meeting at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 9, in the Cobblestone Inn & Suites Meeting Room, 100 North Street, in Marquette.

October 2, 2025

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

News Release

Stay safe this harvest season - 2025

As fall harvest starts across Iowa, the risk of wildfires in crop fields increases.

September 30, 2025

News Releases

DNR investigating hog manure spill in Carroll County

Consistent watering essential for new trees this fall 2025

Deer, turkey and trout take center stage at Sny Magill North Cedar Wildlife Area

Iowa's archery, early muzzleloader seasons are underway

Iowa’s pheasant season is finally here

Water Summary Update: Iowa sees drought-free streak end after dry September

Air quality permits for review, published 10/09/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/09/2025

Check docks and equipment for invasive species before storing for the winter

Wait until after Oct. 15 to prune oak trees

Meadow Lake habitat project to begin soon

Outdoor options aplenty at Shell Rock Bend

Fall community trout stocking starts October 23

Natural Resource Commission to meet Oct. 9 in Marquette

Stay safe this harvest season - 2025

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