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Hunting - Migratory Game Birds

Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
News Release

May 10th 2025 is World Migratory Bird Day!

Since 1993, World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has educated the public about the importance of migratory bird conservation.

Display Date
May 7, 2025
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Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
News Release

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

All hunters who pursue migratory game birds are required to register for Harvest Information Program.

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September 24, 2024
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
News Release

Iowa’s statewide teal only season begins Sept. 1

Iowa’s statewide teal only hunting season is Sept. 1-16, providing hunters of all ages and experience an opportunity to enjoy time in the wetlands.

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August 20, 2024
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
Boating
News Release

Final preparations underway for waterfowl hunting season and fish restocking at Martens Lake

A project at Martens Lake in Sweet Marsh Wildlife Area that created boating channels and repaired a portion of the dike network has been completed.

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July 30, 2024
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
Hunter Education
News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for waterfowl course

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

Display Date
July 16, 2024
Iowa's Wildlife
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds

World Migratory Bird Day is May 11

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has been raising awareness about the importance of migratory bird conservation since 1993.

Display Date
May 7, 2024
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
News Release

Illinois man fatally shot while waterfowl hunting on Saturday

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a fatal hunting incident that occurred Saturday in Guthrie County.

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November 13, 2023
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot
News Release

Spirit Lake man identified as victim of Saturday’s hunting incident

Joseph Salmon, 18, of Spirit Lake, was injured Saturday morning while waterfowl hunting along the shore of a slough at the Spring Run Wildlife Area.

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October 23, 2023
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot
News Release

Waterfowl hunting incident under investigation in Dickinson County

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a hunting incident that occurred this morning in Dickinson County.

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October 21, 2023
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
News Release

Iowa’s teal-only hunting season opens Sept. 1

Iowa’s 16-day teal only hunting season begins statewide Sept. 1, offering hunters an opportunity to enjoy Iowa’s wetlands and shallow lakes.

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August 29, 2023
WMA & Places to Hunt and Shoot
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
News Release

Riverton Wildlife Area wetland pumping delayed

A delay in the delivery of the precast concrete and new metal screw gate at Spring Creek outlet will impact the ability to pump water to the main marsh.

Display Date
August 18, 2023
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
Hunter Education
News Release

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for women-only waterfowl workshop

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

Display Date
August 1, 2023
Hunter Education
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for youth waterfowl workshop

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

Display Date
July 25, 2023
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds

Annual Prairie Chicken Day Set for April 1, in Kellerton

The first rhythmic and haunting cooing begins as the night sky fades and sunrise begins.

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March 14, 2023
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds

September Teal

Learn more about Iowa's smallest migrating duck, including rules and tips for hunting Teal.

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