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Archery

Annual state auction is live online until April 24

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual spring auction is being held online until April 24.

Display Date
April 9, 2024
Hunting
News Release

As other seasons close, hunters turn attention to coyotes

Coyote hunting moves to center stage for an estimated 10,000 hunters, after most of Iowa’s other hunting seasons have now closed.

Display Date
February 6, 2024
Wildlife - Trapping
Hunting
Events & Public Meetings

DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 1/30/2024

The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons.

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January 30, 2024
Hunting
Wildlife - Turkey
Hunting - Education

Learn to Hunt program opens registration for Field To Fork deer hunting program

The Iowa DNR is offering a six-month workshop to teach skills needed to hunt, field dress and cook white-tailed deer.

Display Date
January 16, 2024
Hunting
Wildlife - Trapping
News Release

2023 hunting, fishing, trapping license sales

In 2023, Iowa residents purchased…

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January 16, 2024
Hunting
Wildlife - Trapping
Events & Public Meetings

DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes, 1/9/2024

The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons.

Display Date
January 9, 2024
Hunting
Wildlife - Trapping
News Release

Outdoor Notes

Hunting seasons will begin closing soon in early January.

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January 2, 2024
Hunting
News Release

Hunters encouraged to discuss hunting plan, safety after weekend hunting incidents

The opening weekend of Iowa’s second gun deer season saw another 50,000-plus hunters’ enjoying time in the timber in pursuit of legendary whitetails.

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December 12, 2023
Hunting
News Release

2024 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

Iowans can buy 2024 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2023 expire on Jan. 10.

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December 5, 2023
Hunting
News Release

Hardin County man fatally shot while coyote hunting

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is investigating a fatal hunting incident that occurred Sunday night in northern Hardin County.

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October 9, 2023
State Parks
Hunting
Wildlife Management Areas
News Release

Big Creek Wildlife Area is hidden in plain sight

Big Creek Wildlife Area is roughly 3,100-acre, one stop outdoor shop just 10 minutes from Ankeny.

Display Date
August 9, 2023
Hunting
Archery

Annual state auction is live online through May 6

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual spring auction is being held online now until May 6.

Display Date
April 25, 2023
Hunting
News Release

New veterans hunting, fishing licenses available April 12

The new Armed Forces Hunting and Fishing licenses are now available to residents of Iowa who served in the armed forces of the United States.

Display Date
April 12, 2023
Hunting - Education
Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
Hunting

April 21-23 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop now accepting registrations

Registration is now open for the April 21-23 Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshop at Camp Io-Dis-E-Ca, near Solon.

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February 28, 2023
Hunting
Wildlife - Trapping

DNR finalizes public meeting locations to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes

The Iowa DNR is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons and more.

Display Date
February 7, 2023

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