Outdoor education workshops scheduled this spring and summer 1/31/2023 11:39:00 AM View Count 709 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is sponsoring workshops for K–12 educators on Iowa’s outdoors this spring and summer.
Licenses for excess tag January antlerless season go on sale Jan. 11 1/10/2023 4:19:00 PM View Count 8062 Deer licenses for the excess tag January antlerless season will go on sale beginning at midnight on Jan. 11, for counties with unsold county antlerless licenses.
Summer seasonal positions open in state parks, forests and preserves 12/27/2022 1:02:00 PM View Count 7444 The DNR Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau has openings for recreational aides and seasonal patrol officers for the summer 2023 season across the state park system.
Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed new armed forces fishing licenses 12/20/2022 11:58:00 AM View Count 8167 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on the proposed new armed forces fishing licenses, through Jan. 24.
Stay safe on the ice this winter 12/20/2022 11:53:00 AM View Count 8252 With cold weather finally arriving in Iowa and freezing over lakes and ponds, ice fishing activity has begun at certain northern lakes. As a note of caution, the Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) reminds all anglers - especially those in central and southern Iowa - to stay patient and allow that ice thickness to grow before heading to their favorite ice fishing spot.
2023 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/6/2022 9:14:00 PM View Count 5805 Iowans can begin buying 2023 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2022 expire on Jan. 10, 2023.
Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over 12/6/2022 9:10:00 PM View Count 4836 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds across the northern two-thirds of Iowa. Anglers are ready to get out for the popular early ice fishing season.
Iowa DNR hiring seasonal water patrol officers 10/11/2022 12:09:00 PM View Count 5396 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking applicants to fill the position of seasonal water patrol officer at several lakes and rivers across the state.
2022 Volunteer Fire Department – Wildland Fire Assistance Grants Available 8/30/2022 1:41:00 PM View Count 2376 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry - Fire Program, working in coordination with the US Forest Service, has grant money available for Iowa’s rural fire departments to help battle wildfires.
Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed new veteran licenses 8/9/2022 2:21:00 PM View Count 3033 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on new veteran licenses, through August 19.
Growing network of radio stations provide important data on small animal migration 6/14/2022 2:19:00 PM View Count 1800 Iowa joined other Midwestern states, and researchers in Canada and Central and South America to create a network of radio receiver stations to learn more about the long-distance migration patterns of birds, bats and insects.
Discounted trees available at distribution events this spring 4/19/2022 12:10:00 PM View Count 696 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through a partnership with Alliant Energy and the USDA Forest Service, is offering a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species for $25 each.
Ice-out channel catfish are biting 3/15/2022 2:26:00 PM View Count 1152 Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and the large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone. The bite starts sooner in southern Iowa impoundments since they lose ice a week or two before northeast Iowa natural lakes.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/8/2022 1:30:00 PM View Count 1195 DES MOINES – Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20.
Freeze time with your favorite fishing buddy this winter 1/25/2022 3:51:00 PM View Count 1085 If you’ve never gone ice fishing before, it’s time to get in on the fun. Bundle up the family and enjoy some of the best fishing experiences of the year.
2021 hunting, fishing license sales 1/25/2022 3:40:00 PM View Count 1445 In 2021, nonresidents purchased…
New lifetime trout fishing license now available 1/18/2022 2:13:00 PM View Count 2866 DES MOINES - Iowa anglers who are at least 65 years old can now purchase a lifetime trout fishing license.
DNR urges caution on the ice after snowmobile, ATV go through on the Okobojis 1/14/2022 3:45:00 PM View Count 912 SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is encouraging ice anglers and snowmobilers to use caution when going out on the ice after a snowmobile and an ATV broke through the ice on West Okoboji Lake and East Okoboji Lake Thursday night.
Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over 1/4/2022 12:48:00 PM View Count 3387 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are ready to get out for the popular early ice fishing season
Summer seasonal positions open in state parks, forests and preserves 12/21/2021 3:56:00 PM View Count 1787 The DNR Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau has openings for recreational aides and seasonal patrol officers for the summer 2022 season across the state park system.
Fish Iowa! and First Catch Center offer webinar on ice fishing basics 12/21/2021 3:51:00 PM View Count 1470 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a free ice fishing basics webinar on Jan. 12, from 6 - 7 p.m., via Zoom, for those who have little to no ice fishing experience and would like to try it.
2022 hunting, fishing license on sale Dec. 15; duck, goose and dove hunters now required to register with HIP 12/8/2021 2:20:00 PM View Count 6486 Resident hunting, fishing and other licenses for 2022 are available beginning Dec. 15. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101.
Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed fee for new lifetime trout fishing license 9/14/2021 2:52:00 PM View Count 1453 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on the proposed fee for the new lifetime trout fishing license, through Oct. 26.
Iowa DNR Conservation Officers Conclude Poaching Investigation 8/10/2021 1:18:00 PM View Count 1545 Iowa Conservation Officers concluded a six-month-long investigation into felony weapons charges and wildlife poaching violations involving a deer hunting party in Johnson and Linn counties.
Final Public Notice - FEMA Public Assistance, Trout Run Creek 6/18/2021 9:54:00 AM View Count 1027 FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE The Fisheries Bureau of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program funding through Iowa’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (IHSEMD) as a subrecipient.
Show What Drives You with a Natural Resource License Plate 6/8/2021 1:20:00 PM View Count 933 Iowans reconnected with their state parks, fishing holes, hunting spots, prairies, lakes, rivers and wetlands at record levels last year proving that not everything that happened in 2020 was bad.
DNR’s Manchester field office has new location 4/1/2021 1:31:00 PM View Count 2414 MANCHESTER—The DNR’s northeast Iowa field office has a new address.
Ice-out channel catfish are biting 3/16/2021 1:50:00 PM View Count 3265 Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and the large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone. The bite starts sooner in southern Iowa impoundments since they lose ice a week or two before northeast Iowa natural lakes.
Ice conditions deteriorating across southern and central Iowa 3/2/2021 2:49:00 PM View Count 2551 After February’s dive into the deep freeze, winter is finally loosening its grip on Iowa and if the current forecast holds, it will soon feel more like late spring than late winter.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/10/2021 6:49:00 AM View Count 1884 DES MOINES – Permanent ice fishing shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20. Ice shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake.
Spend a winter day ice fishing 1/26/2021 12:04:00 PM View Count 1580 If you’ve never gone ice fishing before, it’s time to get in on the fun. Bundle up the family and enjoy some of the best fishing experiences of the year.
Stay safe on the ice this winter 1/26/2021 12:02:00 PM View Count 1613 As Iowans head out on frozen water to their “go to” spot, the Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) reminds everyone to beware of ice conditions and check ice thickness often.
2020 hunting, fishing license sales 1/20/2021 6:45:00 AM View Count 2645 In 2020, Iowa residents purchased…
Iowa DNR adds four conservation officers 1/12/2021 12:36:00 PM View Count 3699 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources swore in four new state conservation officers on Jan. 8, who will undergo several months of training before reporting to their assigned territories later this year.
Float coats add a layer of safety to ice fishing, duck hunting 1/12/2021 12:32:00 PM View Count 1483 The photos are showing up online and in social media feeds – ice fishing is finally here and is spreading across Iowa.
2021 hunting, fishing licenses on sale 12/29/2020 11:32:00 AM View Count 2628 2021 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses are now on sale. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101.
Iowa DNR offices closed additional day for Christmas holiday 12/22/2020 1:35:00 PM View Count 1396 DES MOINES, Iowa -- All Iowa Department of Natural Resources offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25. Normal business operations will resume on Monday, Dec. 28.
Fish Iowa program opens registration for virtual ice fishing courses 12/22/2020 1:33:00 PM View Count 11073 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering two free virtual ice fishing courses to individuals who have little to no ice fishing experience or would like to further improve their current skills.
Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over 12/15/2020 2:29:00 PM View Count 2859 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are ready to get out for the popular early ice fishing season.
Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over 12/15/2020 12:48:00 PM View Count 1077 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are ready to get out for the popular early ice fishing season.
Register Now: Environmental Management System (EMS) Interactive Virtual Implementation Webinar Series 12/11/2020 1:10:00 PM View Count 973 Since 2014, Pollution Prevention Services has hosted various EMS In Depth workshops for Iowa environmental professionals that offers expert support in the development and continuous improvement of your EMS. This year, due to COVID -19, we are conducting a webinar series that in four 4-hour segments will walk you through the steps to implementing an EMS for your facility.
Register Now: Environmental Management System (EMS) Interactive Virtual Implementation Webinar Series 12/8/2020 7:42:00 PM View Count 1256 Since 2014, Pollution Prevention Services has hosted various EMS In Depth workshops for Iowa environmental professionals that offers expert support in the development and continuous improvement of your EMS.
2021 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/8/2020 7:15:00 PM View Count 8295 Iowans can buy 2021 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2020 expire on Jan. 10.
Iowa DNR offices closed additional day for Thanksgiving holiday 11/18/2020 6:55:00 AM View Count 1443 DES MOINES, Iowa -- All Iowa Department of Natural Resources offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 27. Normal business operations will resume on Monday, Nov. 30.
Air Quality permits under review 11/5/2020 11:42:00 AM View Count 1202 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.