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Boating
News Release

Think boating this holiday season

Avoid the crowds and the “item out of stock” message this holiday season and get something every boater can use – new U.S. Coast Guard-approved lifejackets.

Display Date
November 28, 2023
Wildlife - Turkey
News Release

First of Iowa’s popular gun deer hunting seasons opens Dec. 2

The first deer gun season is Dec. 2-6; the second deer gun season is Dec. 9-17.

Display Date
November 21, 2023
Wildlife - Turkey
Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring
News Release

Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease

Iowa is experiencing the third worst outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD), behind only the outbreaks in 2012 and 2019 in severity.

Display Date
November 21, 2023
Forestry Fire
News Release

2023 DNR Volunteer Fire Assistance Grants awarded to rural fire departments

More than $415,000 in 50 percent cost-share grants were recently awarded to 131 Iowa rural fire departments to protect Iowan’s and their property from wildfires

Display Date
November 21, 2023
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published November 16, 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
November 16, 2023
Shooting Ranges
News Release

Banner and Olofson shooting ranges offer discounted annual passes, 2023

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has discounted its annual passes for the Banner and Olofson shooting ranges for 2024 by $40.

Display Date
November 14, 2023
Trout Fishing
News Release

Fall trout spawn in full swing

Brilliant fall colors are not only found in trees, but also in streams and the Manchester Fish Hatchery.

Display Date
November 14, 2023
Boating
News Release

Guttenberg south boat ramps close November 27

The Guttenberg south public boat ramps will be closed from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, for repairs due to extreme low water levels on the Mississippi River.

Display Date
November 14, 2023
Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds
News Release

Illinois man fatally shot while waterfowl hunting on Saturday

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a fatal hunting incident that occurred Saturday in Guthrie County.

Display Date
November 13, 2023
Boards and Commissions
News Release

Schedule Change - Client Contact and EPC Business Meetings

The Client Contact meeting for November has been canceled for today and has been rescheduled for Friday, November 17, 2023 at 1 p.m.

Display Date
November 9, 2023
Water Monitoring
News Release

Water Summary Update: October rainfall breaks streak of dry months

October’s above-normal precipitation broke a streak of drier-than-normal months that began in March, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

Display Date
November 9, 2023
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 11/9/2023

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

Display Date
November 9, 2023
Air Quality
News Release

eAirServices Assistance Availability During November

User assistance with the Iowa EASY Air, SLEIS, and the online Asbestos Notification System will not be available on Friday, November 10, for Veterans Day.

Display Date
November 8, 2023
Wildlife - Trapping
News Release

Iowa’s furharvest season began Nov. 4

Iowa trappers can expect to find good numbers of furbearers statewide during the 2023-24 season, that began on Nov. 4.

Display Date
November 7, 2023
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 11/2/2023

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

Display Date
November 3, 2023

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