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Wildlife - Pheasant
News Release

2023 saw Iowa’s best pheasant harvest in 16 years

Iowa’s pheasant hunters bagged more than 590,000 roosters last fall, the most since 2007.

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August 20, 2024
Lake Restoration Program
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Four-year project to improve Silver Lake entering final phase

A four-year shoreline restoration project at Silver Lake, in Dickinson County, is entering its final phase.

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August 20, 2024
Wildlife - Pheasant
News Release

Iowa’s dove season begins Sept. 1

The 2023 season saw the highest number of doves harvested since Iowa began holding mourning dove seasons – nearly 195,000 birds.

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August 20, 2024
Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds
News Release

Iowa’s statewide teal only season begins Sept. 1

Iowa’s statewide teal only hunting season is Sept. 1-16, providing hunters of all ages and experience an opportunity to enjoy time in the wetlands.

Display Date
August 20, 2024
State Forest Nursery
News Release

DNR State Forest Nursery seedling orders start Sept. 3

The DNR State Forest Nursery is gearing up for fall 2024 and spring 2025 seedling orders.

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August 20, 2024
Air Quality
Air Quality Draft Permits
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Air quality permits for review, published 08/15/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

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August 15, 2024
Wildlife - Pheasant
News Release

Kunch family donation becomes popular hunting spot

George and Virginia Kunch left a legacy when they donated their 162-acre family farm in Tama County to the people of Iowa, in 2005.

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August 13, 2024
Boating
News Release

Management planned for Eurasian watermilfoil found at Clear Lake

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently discovered that Eurasian watermilfoil has spread in Clear Lake in Cerro Gordo County.

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August 13, 2024
Air Quality
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 08/08/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Display Date
August 8, 2024
Water Monitoring
News Release

Water Summary Update: July rainfall continues positive trend

After significant localized heavy rainfall and flooding in June, July continued the trend with above-average rainfall.

Display Date
August 8, 2024
Hunting - Education
News Release

Iowa DNR unveils new courtyard buildings, innovative landscaping at the 2024 Iowa state fair

Visitors to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) building at the 2024 Iowa State Fair will notice several exciting upgrades and renovations.

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August 7, 2024
News Release

Kalsow Prairie State Preserve offers a glimpse of Iowa before settlement

The 160-acre Kalsow Prairie State Preserve in southeast Pocahontas County is one of the rarest habitats in the state.

Display Date
August 7, 2024
State Parks
News Release

Dolliver Memorial State Park closed for road renovations

The road through Dolliver Memorial State Park closed on Aug. 5 for a major road repaving project.

Display Date
August 7, 2024
Forestry Fire
News Release

Happy 80th Birthday, Smokey Bear

Smokey Bear turns 80 on August 9. Smokey Bear started helping the US Forest Service in 1944 to inform and remind the public about the importance of fire safety.

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August 2, 2024
News Release

Catfish are biting across Iowa

Fishing for catfish is a fun summer tradition for many Iowa families. Invite someone new to fishing to come along to share the fun and memories.

Display Date
July 30, 2024

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