Martens Lake not open to boat traffic for hunting this fall 7/26/2022 12:49:00 PM View Count 4205 Tripoli, Iowa - Waterfowl hunters scouting shallow lakes and marshes ahead of the season should be aware that Martens Lake on the Sweet Marsh Wildlife Area is in the process of a dike repair and channel excavation project and will not be open to boat traffic for hunting this fall.
DNR conservation officer and park ranger rescue duck hunters 11/29/2019 2:40:00 PM View Count 3161 MONONA COUNTY, Iowa - DNR Conservation Officer Gary Sisco and DNR Park Ranger Katie Hoeppner responded to a stranded boat with duck hunters on West Blue Lake, a marsh off of Blue Lake in Monona County in the evening hours of November 26.
Duck hunters are optimistic with the main season underway 10/22/2019 3:37:00 PM View Count 2972 The September rain was a game changer for Iowa duck hunters, improving habitat conditions across most of the state by creating a number of shallow water areas where food is available.