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Hunting
News Release

Cooler weather, progressing harvest welcome news to Iowa's bow hunters

Mother Nature hasn’t been cooperating with bow hunters so far this fall, with a near record rain amount September that wasn’t good for crop harvest.

Display Date
October 14, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Forestry
News Release

Fall is a great time to plant shade trees

It’s not too late to plant some varieties of shade trees before winter sets in. These next few weeks of October are an ideal time to plant new trees.

Display Date
October 13, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
State Parks
Camping
News Release

Iowa State Park Campgrounds Prepare for Winter Transition; Off-Season Rates Begin Oct. 16

As another busy camping season winds down, Iowa DNR park and forest staff are preparing campgrounds for the first freezing temperatures of the fall.

Display Date
October 13, 2026
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News - Featured
Hunting
News Release

Think safety before opening day 2026

Hunters heading to the field for the opening weekend of pheasant season are encouraged to review safe hunting practices before they head out.

Display Date
October 13, 2026
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Hunting dog working in a fall field.
Wildlife - Pheasant
Hunting
News Release

Iowa’s 2026 pheasant season expected to be another good one

Iowa’s 2026 pheasant season should be another good year for hunters after the 2025 season with an estimated 68,000 hunters harvest more than 500,000 roosters.

Display Date
October 13, 2026
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Male pheasant side profile with long feathers, brown body, green neck and red around the eye.
News - Featured
News Release

Drivers stay alert for deer movement 2026

Drivers are advised to stay alert as they travel Iowa’s roadsides over the coming weeks.

Display Date
October 13, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

16-acre remnant is jewel of West Fork Prairie

West Fork Prairie seems to always be busy during the pheasant season.

Display Date
October 13, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Advisory
News Release

DNR investigating manure discharge in Cherokee County

The Iowa DNR is investigating a manure discharge into Bear Creek in Cherokee County. Downstream users should avoid water use; no dead fish observed.

Display Date
October 9, 2026
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Triangular warning sign with red border and an exclamation point in the center.
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 10/08/2026

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

Display Date
October 8, 2026
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Water Use Permits
News Release

Water use permits for review, published 10/08/2026

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

Display Date
October 8, 2026
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Water Supply Engineering image showing tanks, pipes and other monitoring equipment.
Water Summary Update
News Release

Water Summary Update: Iowa’s Water Year ends with statewide surplus for the third consecutive year

For the third consecutive year, Iowa’s Water Year ended with a statewide precipitation surplus, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

Display Date
October 8, 2026
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Image shows water levels on an Iowa river
News - Featured
Trout Fishing
News Release

Experience the thrill of trout fishing this fall at a community trout lake near you

The fun starts October 23. Iowa DNR will release about 1,500 rainbow trout at 20 locations as part of its cool weather trout program.

Display Date
October 6, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Forestry
News Release

Wait until November to prune oak trees

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recommends pruning oak trees between November 1 and mid-March.

Display Date
October 6, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Forestry Fire
News Release

2026 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available

The Iowa DNR Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the U.S. Forest Service, has grant funds available for Iowa’s rural fire departments.

Display Date
October 6, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Boating
Fishing
News Release

Check docks and equipment for invasive species before storing this winter

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

Display Date
October 6, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.

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