Tweet The often-photographed chimney rocks tower over the Upper Iowa River, adding to the public wildlife area’s picturesque scenery. Photo courtesy of the Iowa DNR. DECORAH – Nestled in the heart of Bluff Country in Winneshiek County, the Upper Iowa … Continue reading →
TweetIf you enjoy photographing Iowa state parks, the Iowa DNR invites you to enter your photos in the America’s State Parks 2020 Photo Contest, hosted by the National Association of State Park Directors. Photos will feature state parks from Iowa and … Continue reading →
TweetThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has relaxed the fishing regulations at Upper Decatur/Tieville Bend and Louisville Bend in Monona County. Low water levels in the Missouri River have trapped fish in these areas and water levels are continuing … Continue reading →
Tweetn celebration of the Iowa state park centennial in 2020, Iowans are invited to lend a hand at several volunteer events on Saturday, Sept. 26. More than 30 parks across Iowa are hosting events. According to Todd Coffelt, State Parks, Forests … Continue reading →
Tweet Hunters, hikers, birdwatchers and more visit Union Hills Wildlife Area for its mix of wetlands and prairie that covers nearly 2,200 acres in southern Cerro Gordo County. Photo courtesy of the Iowa DNR. Union Hills Wildlife Area’s network of … Continue reading →
Tweet Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Spring Lake in Cherokee County ID Iowa DNR Cherokee – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax the fishing regulations at Spring Lake at Koser Spring Lake Park starting Sept. 12 … Continue reading →
Tweet Dewey’s Pasture’s combination of high-quality prairies, shallow lakes, wetlands and oak savanna makes it one of Iowa’s premier public areas. And after more than a decade’s worth of restoration work on many of these systems, for Dewey’s Pasture, today … Continue reading →
Tweet The Iowa Outdoor Expo has gone virtual this year, and extended the opportunity to learn about the outdoors for the entire month of September. Visit www.iowadnr.gov/expo starting on Sept. 1 to view several family, friendly videos and resources to expand your … Continue reading →
TweetThe Iowa Becoming an Outdoors Woman (BOW) Program is hosting three outdoor cooking classes virtually where participants are encouraged to cook along with the instructors. Classes will be held Sept. 14, Oct. 5 and 19 and there is no fee … Continue reading →
Tweet Amy Ascherl, physical education teacher at Robert Blue Middle School in Eagle Grove, is the 2020 recipient of the Brass Bluegill award from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Fish Iowa! program. Ascherl has taught a fishing unit to her … Continue reading →
Tweet This new 30-acre prairie sits on west side of Hendrickson Marsh Wildlife Area provides better access to the area by extending the marsh out to the gravel road. The new prairie will benefit the areas pheasant population and provide … Continue reading →
Tweet Since we won’t see you at the Iowa State Fair this year, we’re bringing the popular “state fair” magazine special to your door! Subscribe to Iowa Outdoors magazine to get four big issues filled with beautiful photography, wildlife articles, outdoor destinations, and next year’s … Continue reading →
Tweet Based on overwhelming support received during public comment in March, Iowa DNR is expanding the definition of fishing tournaments to include virtual fishing tournaments. Anglers photograph and release fish upon catching during a virtual fishing tournament, also known as … Continue reading →
Tweet Leadplant (pictured) is part of the remnant prairie at Blackmun Prairie Wildlife Area in Butler County. Photo courtesy of the Iowa DNR. Ackley, Iowa – Two miles northeast of Ackley off 320th Street blacktop is one of the rarest of … Continue reading →
Tweet A project between natural resources agencies in Nebraska, Iowa and Kansas, Becoming an Outdoors Women, and Women in the Outdoors have created an opportunity for ladies to purchase outdoor subscription boxes. These boxes will highlight the necessary skills and … Continue reading →
TweetThe Becoming an Outdoors Woman Beyond BOW program is offering three virtual seminars focusing on fly fishing. While the seminars are geared towards women, they are open to any adult who would like to attend. Participants may choose to attend any … Continue reading →
TweetThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources and Edible Outdoors are partnering to offer a virtual introduction to fly fishing and fly tying. John Motoviloff, who wrote the book on fly fishing in Iowa and Wisconsin, and Eric Cabunoc, a passionate … Continue reading →
Tweet Fox River is an 800-plus-acre mix of upland, wetland, bottomland timber and emerging oak savanna that supports all types of wildlife year-round. It’s also a stopover on the migration route for songbirds and waterfowl including a good number of … Continue reading →
TweetFishing for catfish is a summer tradition for many Iowa families. You can always count on channel catfish when the bite slows down for other fish in the heat of Iowa summers. “Catfish will bite most of the time, no … Continue reading →
TweetWichita, Kan. – Pass It On – Outdoor Mentors announced today a partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to pilot a program to engage high school and college trap shooters in hunting activities. Based on the Shooting Sports … Continue reading →
