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Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/25/2024

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

Display Date
January 25, 2024
Trout Fishing
News Release

Postponed winter community trout locations will be ready for anglers soon

The Iowa DNR will stock trout at Blue Pit in Mason City, Moorland Pond in Fort Dodge, and Big Lake in Council Bluffs by the end of this week.

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January 25, 2024
Trout Fishing
News Release

Central Iowa winter community trout stockings changed to unannounced

Winter community trout stockings at central Iowa ponds scheduled for this Saturday, Jan. 27 , Saturday, Feb. 3 , and Saturday, Feb. 10 will be unannounced.

Display Date
January 25, 2024
Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Number of donors to the Chickadee Tax Check-off continues to decline

Last year, more than 5,800 Iowa taxpayers helped boost wildlife conservation with donations to the Fish and Wildlife Fund on their state tax form.

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January 23, 2024
Forestry
News Release

Grant funds available for communities impacted by the 2020 derecho, January 2024

The Iowa Legislature appropriated state infrastructure funds to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be used for a community-based tree planting program.

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January 16, 2024
Off-Highway Vehicles
News Release

Snowmobilers welcome return of winter

Snowmobilers across Iowa are welcoming the return of winter, eager to get out and enjoy the fresh snow.

Display Date
January 16, 2024
Hunting
Wildlife - Trapping
News Release

2023 hunting, fishing, trapping license sales

In 2023, Iowa residents purchased…

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January 16, 2024
Water Monitoring
News Release

Water Summary Update: Drought conditions persist despite increased December rainfall

Despite above-normal rainfall in December, overall conditions at the end of 2023 remain dry, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

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January 11, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/11/2024

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

Display Date
January 11, 2024
Wildlife - Turkey
News Release

Researchers looking for insight into wild turkey population decline

The reintroduction of wild turkeys to Iowa’s landscape has been celebrated as a conservation success story for the past 25 years.

Display Date
January 9, 2024
Trout Fishing
News Release

DNR postponing trout stockings in Mason City and Sioux City

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is postponing the trout stockings scheduled for this Saturday, Jan. 13 due to unsafe ice conditions.

Display Date
January 9, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/4/2023

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

Display Date
January 4, 2024
Hunting
Wildlife - Trapping
News Release

Outdoor Notes

Hunting seasons will begin closing soon in early January.

Display Date
January 2, 2024
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/21/2023

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

Display Date
December 21, 2023
Water Monitoring
News Release

Drought conditions continue during record streak

The current drought is the longest in Iowa since the 1950s, with abnormally dry and drought conditions extending into the 188th week in a row.

Display Date
December 21, 2023

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