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.

November 14, 2023

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

November 3, 2023

Wildlife - Trapping

Volunteer Wildlife Monitoring

News Release

DNR looking for gray fox as part of a research project

The Iowa DNR is asking trappers for help with a study on Iowa’s gray fox population.

October 31, 2023

Hunting - Education

Wildlife - Trapping

News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for beginner fur harvesting workshop

The Iowa DNR is offering a program to teach skills needed to trap furbearers to anyone who has little to no trapping experience.

October 24, 2023

Wildlife - Pheasant

News Release

Think safety before opening day

Hunters heading to the field for the opening weekend of pheasant season are encouraged to review safe hunting practices before they head out.

October 24, 2023

Wildlife - Pheasant

News Release

Anticipation is high for Iowa’s 2023 pheasant season

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