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News Release

Trout Fishing
News Release

Fall community trout stocking starts October 21

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

Display Date
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.

Display Date
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.

Display Date
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.

Display Date
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

Display Date
October 10, 2023
Hunting
News Release

Hardin County man fatally shot while coyote hunting

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a fatal hunting incident that occurred Sunday night in northern Hardin County.

Display Date
October 9, 2023
Water Monitoring
News Release

Water Summary Update: 2023 Water Year end shows third dry year in a row

For the third year in a row, precipitation was below normal for Iowa’s Water Year, which covers Oct. 1, 2022 to Sept. 30, 2023.

Display Date
October 6, 2023
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Harmon Lake Wildlife Area ready for a busy fall

Standing at the gravel boat ramp on the middle pool of Harmon Lake, four noisy trumpeter swans appeared over the trees.

Display Date
October 3, 2023
Wildlife - Turkey
Archery
News Release

Iowa’s archery deer hunting season began Oct. 1

An estimated 60,000 hunters will be heading to the timber in the next few months with Iowa’s archery deer season underway Oct. 1.

Display Date
October 3, 2023
News Release

Public meeting to discuss proposed bass regulation changes at Swan Lake in Carroll County

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a public meeting at 5 p.m., Oct. 5, in the lower level of the Swan Lake Conservation Education Center.

Display Date
October 3, 2023
News Release

Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Casey Lake in Tama County

The Iowa DNR will relax the fishing regulations at Casey Lake in Hickory Hills Park starting October 4 to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish.

Display Date
October 3, 2023
Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 9/28/2023

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

Display Date
September 28, 2023
Iowa's Wildlife
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

For those willing to hike, South Skunk Wildlife Area offers off-the-beaten-path experience

A 40-foot strip of wild plum-lined land leads from the one-and-only parking lot on the north end of the South Skunk Wildlife Area.

Display Date
September 26, 2023
Wildlife - Turkey
Archery
News Release

Bowhunters encouraged to practice the ABCs of tree stand safety

Tree stand incidents can happen to deer hunters regardless of skill level or experience and result in serious injury or even death.

Display Date
September 26, 2023
Water Monitoring
News Release

Drought conditions worsen – but recent rain will help

Drought conditions across eastern Iowa continue to worsen, according the latest Water Summary Update.

Display Date
September 21, 2023

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