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Wildlife - Migratory Game Birds
Hunting
News Release

Special September teal season opens Sept. 5

Iowa’s first duck season of 2026 - the statewide special September teal-only season – opens for nine days beginning Sept. 5.

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September 1, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Wildlife - Pheasant
Hunting
News Release

Survey finds Iowa pheasant population second highest in a decade

The Iowa DNR annual August statewide pheasant survey averaged 23 birds per route this year, which is the second highest count in more than a decade.

Display Date
September 1, 2026
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Male pheasant side profile with long feathers, brown body, green neck and red around the eye.
Hunting
News Release

Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Sept. 5

Iowa’s 2026 rabbit population is unchanged from last year and the 2025 season was the highest in more than a decade.

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August 25, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Hunting
News Release

Iowa’s mourning dove season opens Sept. 1 2026

For mourning dove hunters, the action can be fast – and humbling – but there is no question that the annual season opener on Sept. 1 is a “can’t miss” event.

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August 25, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Hunting
News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for waterfowl course for women

The DNR is offering a program to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook waterfowl to those who have little to no waterfowl hunting experience.

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August 18, 2026
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Hunting
News Release

Migratory bird hunters reminded to register for the Harvest Information Program (HIP) every year

Migratory bird hunters must register for HIP every year. Register online at or via the app and keep proof on your license.

Display Date
August 18, 2026
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Blue winged teal taking wing in a field.
Wildlife
Water Quality
Hunting
News Release

Its network of prairie and wetlands make Welch Lake Complex key protector of West Okoboji Lake

The 1,475-acre Welch Lake complex protects West Okoboji Lake’s water quality through wetland restoration and offers prime pheasant and waterfowl hunting.

Display Date
August 18, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Hunting
News - Featured
News Release

Iowa pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1

Iowa’s annual pheasant survey begins Aug. 1, and with a mixed bag of regional weather indicators, hunters are eager to see the results.

Display Date
July 28, 2026
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Hunting
News - Featured
News Release

Important Changes Heading in to the 2026-2027 Hunting Seasons

Iowa DNR announces 2026-2027 hunting season updates, including new deer hunting zones and license sales starting August 15 at 9 a.m.

Display Date
July 17, 2026
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Hunting
Public meeting
News Release

DNR to host meetings on changes for upcoming deer season in western and northwestern Iowa

Iowa DNR will host meetings Aug 3-6 on new deer season zones and rules. Understand Zone B changes before licenses go on sale August 15.

Display Date
July 16, 2026
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Hunting
Public meeting
News Release

Meeting on potential antlerless deer hunt in Nine Eagles State Park set for May 14

The Iowa DNR is holding a public meeting in Leon on May 14 at 6 p.m. to discuss a proposed limited, archery-only antlerless deer hunt at Nine Eagles State Park

Display Date
May 6, 2026
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Public meeting
Hunting
News Release

Public meeting on proposed nonresident small game season set for May 19

The Iowa DNR is hosting a public meeting in Ventura on May 19 at 6 p.m. to discuss proposed 2027 nonresident small game hunting seasons.

Display Date
May 1, 2026
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Hunting
Public meeting
News Release

Public meeting on proposed nonresident small game season set for May 21

The Iowa DNR is hosting a public meeting in Decorah on May 21 at 6 p.m. to discuss proposed 2027 nonresident small game hunting seasons.

Display Date
May 1, 2026
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A simple image of a microphone at the front of a busy conference room.
News - Featured
Hunting
News Release

Iowa’s popular spring turkey hunting seasons only a few weeks away 2026

Once easily visible in large winter flocks, Iowa’s wild turkeys will seemingly disappear into the landscape as the days lengthen and temperatures warm.

Display Date
March 10, 2026
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An adult mentor walking away from the camera with a young hunter in a field.
Chronic Wasting Disease
Hunting
News Release

Course on chronic wasting disease set for March and April in Ames

CWD Ambassadors: Education program by Iowa DNR & ISU to train local leaders in CWD management & mitigation. Register now for the Ames spring course.

Display Date
March 5, 2026
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