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Louisiana Jambalaya The Iowa Way

After years of painstaking research and many trials and errors to come up with the best jambalaya recipe, the Iowa Outdoors test kitchen has a winner.

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February 13, 2015
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The 9 Things You Need For Ice Fishing

Stock your tackle box with these basic necessities to get you started, and be sure to check local ice conditions before you go.

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February 6, 2015
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What's the Difference Between a Groundhog and a Woodchuck?

The Marmota monax’s common name (woodchuck) reflects the early English pronunciation of the Cree word for this creature—wuchak.

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January 29, 2015
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Cool Things You Should Know About Bald Eagles

Cool Things You Should Know About Bald Eagles

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January 28, 2015
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Here's Why It Sometimes Thunders When it Snows

If you hear a rumble in the distance this winter, it may not be the snow plow plodding along the road. It might actually be thunder.

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January 15, 2015
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Tips for Better Winter Bird Feeding

If winter cold drives you indoors, open a colorful cold-weather window for hours of bird-watching entertainment. Use these tips to attract the most birds.

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January 15, 2015
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Cool Things You Should Know About Deer

Even though the white-tailed deer is one of Iowa’s most well-known critters, here are some cool facts you may not know about deer:

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January 9, 2015
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Four Animals You Didn’t Know Lived In Iowa

You’d be hard pressed to find many elk, bison, black bear or lynx in the Iowa wild today, but not that long ago, they roamed our state.

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January 7, 2015
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Feeling Sleepy? Learn About Iowa's True Hibernators

Winter has a lot of us wanting to settle in for a long nap and wake up when spring arrives, but Iowa actually has very few true hibernators.

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January 6, 2015
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Cool Things You Should Know About Owls

If you give a hoot about owls in Iowa, here are some cool facts you should know:

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January 2, 2015
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Four Creative Ways to Use Venison

If you harvested your first deer this season or maybe are just looking for new ideas to put on the table, try our time-tested favorite recipes.

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December 10, 2014
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Why Don’t Fish Freeze in the Winter?

Stepping out into the deep freeze that is Iowa in the winter, it can be hard to believe that much can make it in the often below-zero temperatures.

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December 5, 2014
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Cool Things You Didn’t Know About Otters

They may look cute and cuddly, but don’t let the playfulness of Iowa’s river otters trick you. Here are cool facts you may notknow about Iowa’s swimming weasel

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November 26, 2014
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Get Creative This Thanksgiving with Wild Game

If you’re preparing your own wild turkey this Thanksgiving or trying goose, duck or other wild game instead – you’ll check out these DNR staff favorite recipes.

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November 19, 2014
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Tips for Cold Weather Paddling in Iowa

If you can find open water, use these tips for safe cold-weather paddling to enjoy a trip on the water any time of year.

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November 18, 2014

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