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Hunting
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Hunters encouraged to discuss hunting plan, safety after weekend hunting incidents

The opening weekend of Iowa’s second gun deer season saw another 50,000-plus hunters’ enjoying time in the timber in pursuit of legendary whitetails.

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December 12, 2023
News Release

Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over

The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds across the northern two-thirds of Iowa.

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December 12, 2023
Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Donations allow DNR to complete wildlife tracking system to monitor migration

The Iowa DNR has received two $60,000 donations that will allow it to complete its Motus Wildlife Tracking System Network across the state.

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December 12, 2023
State Parks
News Release

Book a state park cabin in January or February, get 20% off your stay!

Are you ready for a cozy getaway in an Iowa State Park cabin?

Display Date
December 8, 2023
Iowa's Wildlife
News Release

Status of Iowa Bald Eagles in 2023

Every year over a hundred volunteers and DNR staff head out to spy on Iowa's Bald Eagles.

Display Date
December 8, 2023
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/7/2023

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 7, 2023
Water Monitoring
News Release

Water Summary Update: November one of driest months on record

Preliminary numbers show November to be one of the driest months on record, according to the latest Water Summary Update.

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December 7, 2023
Hunting
News Release

2024 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

Iowans can buy 2024 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2023 expire on Jan. 10.

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December 5, 2023
Air Quality
News Release

Changes in Air Quality Credit Card Processing Starting January 1, 2024

To align with changes in the Department’s credit card processing procedures, the Air Quality Bureau will no longer process credit card payments over the phone.

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December 4, 2023
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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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