News Release

Iowa’s pheasant population is up, the crop harvest is advancing quickly and the weekend weather forecast is set for an excellent opening weekend pheasant season

October 24, 2023

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Spirit Lake man identified as victim of Saturday’s hunting incident

Joseph Salmon, 18, of Spirit Lake, was injured Saturday morning while waterfowl hunting along the shore of a slough at the Spring Run Wildlife Area.

October 23, 2023

Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Waterfowl hunting incident under investigation in Dickinson County

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a hunting incident that occurred this morning in Dickinson County.

October 21, 2023

Trout Fishing

News Release

Fall community trout stocking starts October 21

Eighteen lakes across Iowa are gearing up to receive trout this fall.

October 17, 2023

REAP

News Release

More than $3 million in REAP grants approved during October Natural Resource Commission meeting

The Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa DNR approved 22 Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) grants during its October meeting.

October 17, 2023

State Parks

News Release

Iowa DNR to host open house on Lake Keomah improvement plans

The Iowa DNR is hosting an open house to discuss renovation and improvement plans for Lake Keomah State Park, from 5:30 – 8 p.m. on Nov. 1.

October 17, 2023

Enforcement Actions

News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 10/12/2023

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

October 13, 2023

Wildlife Management Areas

News Release

Oxbow Bottoms Wildlife Area won't remain a secret for long

Bordered by the Iowa River to the east and U.S. Hwy. 30 to the north is one of the newest public areas in Central Iowa: the 260-acre Oxbow Bottoms Wildlife Area

October 10, 2023

Hunting

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