Wildlife Management Areas

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Year round recreation available at Dekalb Wildlife Area

Given its size and ease of access, it’s no wonder that Dekalb Wildlife Area is a popular spot with hunters, birders and those who like to walk in the woods.

August 4, 2026

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Habitat variety draws visitors to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh

Along Iowa Hwy. 15 out of Armstrong leads to Lake Iowa and Lake Iowa Marsh – two public areas nearly identical in shape and size on the Iowa Minnesota border.

August 4, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Habitat makeover in process at Rathbun Wildlife Area

Hunters, hikers and birders often appreciate more remote experiences and to that point, the Rathbun Wildlife Area doesn’t disappoint.

July 21, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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St. Mary's Island benefits grassland dependent species

Ten miles south of Council Bluffs, west of I-29 on Hwy. 34, is 2,500-acre St. Mary’s Island, an expansive grassland, home to many well-known species.

July 14, 2026

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Woodland plants return to Rosenow Timber after invasive honeysuckle removed

The 116-acre Rosenow Timber stands apart from the patchwork of crop fields and pasture in northwest Shelby County.

July 7, 2026

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Mink Run Wildlife Area offers outdoor recreation for a growing metro

A generous donation by Dale Light, in 1994, created the 73-acre Mink Run wildlife area.

June 30, 2026

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Timber, Prairie, River - Troy Mills offers a lot of recreation on 323 acres

Sitting on the west side of the Wapsipinicon River, a few miles west of Troy Mills, Troy Mills Wildlife Area is a mix of sand prairie, timber and wetlands.

June 24, 2026

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Habitat quality, variety on Callahan tract enhances Little Sioux Wildlife Area

The recently acquired 425-acre Callahan Tract in southern Clay County is a perfect fit for the Little Sioux Wildlife Area .

June 16, 2026

Wildlife Management Areas

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Grassland management at 12 Mile Lake Wildlife Area in Union County

Iowa DNR is removing trees on the east side of 12 Mile Lake Wildlife Area to restore high quality, grassland habitat improving water quality for the lake.

February 24, 2026