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Iowa’s pheasant hunting Thanksgiving tradition 2025

Pheasant hunting has been as much a part of the Thanksgiving holiday for generations of Iowans, as cranberries and stuffing.

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November 25, 2025
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DNR Logo, white text on green circle.
Forestry
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Essential Fall tree care tips

Late fall to winter is ideal for tree pruning. Dormant pests, no leaves, and better structural visibility make it the perfect time.

Display Date
November 21, 2025
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Pruning a tree with a hand saw in colder weather.
News - Featured
News Release

New snowmobile law streamlines permit requirements for residents 2025

Iowa snowmobilers are no longer required to purchase and display an annual trail user permit, according to a new law that went into effect July 1, 2024.

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November 18, 2025
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Snowmobiles driving on a trail through a snowy winter scene.
Trout Fishing
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Fall trout spawn in full swing 2025

Brilliant fall colors are not only found in trees, but also in streams and the Manchester Fish Hatchery.

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November 18, 2025
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A man with a beard in long waders fishes for trout in a stream
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Iowa DNR Conservation Officers honored with Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hero Award

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Iowa honored Sergeant Erika Billerbeck and Conservation Officer Travis Graves at a recognition banquet last week in Waukee.

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November 18, 2025
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DNR Sergeant Billerbeck and Officer Graves awarded MADD Hero Awards
News - Featured
Fishing
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News Release

West Swan Lake emerges from restoration project in a great place

West Swan Lake doesn’t much resemble itself from 2019 – before the work began to improve the water quality on the 925-acre shallow lake.

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October 28, 2025
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West Swan Lake is part of a string of lakes and marshes stretching through the middle of Emmet County.
Forestry
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Fun ways to celebrate Iowa forests this fall

It's the perfect time in Iowa to appreciate our forests, witness the peak fall colors, tackle invasive plants, and let leaves benefit our wildlife.

Display Date
October 21, 2025
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Beautiful trees in fall colors along a river.
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News Release

Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing rivers and streams this fall 2025

Fall is a great time to catch fish in Iowa’s rivers. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend.

Display Date
October 21, 2025
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A fisherman with his line cast and a hazy morning mist.
News - Featured
News Release

Deer movements increase as peak of breeding season nears

Drivers take note, it’s mid-October and deer are on the move. Deer movement increases during the breeding season, peaking around the first week of November.

Display Date
October 21, 2025
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Buck whitetail standing in fall foliage.
News - Featured
News Release

DNR fall community trout stockings delayed due to warm weather

Iowa DNR is postponing the fall community trout stockings scheduled for October 23, 24 and 25 due to warm water temperatures.

Display Date
October 21, 2025
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Man and woman fishing a small pond in a neighborhood setting.
News - Featured
News Release

State park campgrounds getting ready for winter 2025

Another busy camping season in Iowa state parks is coming to an end, and staff are preparing for the first freezing temperatures of the fall.

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October 21, 2025
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A group of people around a campfire at a campground.
Forestry
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Fall Colors Starting to Pop!

Iowa fall color is most visible in NE river valleys (maples turning). Colors are spotty elsewhere, with oaks still mostly green.

Display Date
October 16, 2025
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Tall autumn trees in a forest with sunshine peeking through
Fishing
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Plan your fall fishing trips with DNR’s new interactive fishing report

Iowa DNR’s popular fishing report has been updated with new search and filter options including by location, fish species and various amenities available.

Display Date
October 16, 2025
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A fisherman with his line cast and a hazy morning mist.
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Check docks and equipment for invasive species before storing for the winter

The Iowa DNR reminds lake property owners to check their boat and trailers, and docks and lifts, for aquatic invasive species before winter storage.

Display Date
October 7, 2025
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