Tweet Iowa’s hunting and fishing regulations are not affected by the current COVID-19 health emergency in Iowa. Despite rumors on social media channels, the DNR has no plans to eliminate seasons, relax regulations or change license prices. “Fishing and hunting … Continue reading →
Tweet The popular trout stream stocking season starts on March 30. Find a list of stocked trout streams on the DNR trout stream map or the Iowa trout streams webpage. All trout stream stocking events will be unannounced due to COVID-19 … Continue reading →
Tweet The Marshall County Conservation was awarded a George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education grant to engage diverse audiences, including Hispanic families, in fishing and kayaking this summer in the Marshalltown area. Program partners include Pheasants Forever, Izaak Walton League, … Continue reading →
Tweet Registration is open for spring Becoming and Outdoors Woman workshop, May 1-3, originating from Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center, south of Indianola. While the focus of BOW is primarily for women, the workshop is an opportunity for anyone 18 years … Continue reading →
TweetThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is sponsoring workshops for K–12 and early childhood educators on Iowa’s outdoors this spring. A Project WILD and Aquatic WILD workshop for teachers, naturalists and other K-12 educators is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on … Continue reading →
TweetDES MOINES – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold the 2020 spring auction on March 21, in the Livestock Pavilion on the Iowa State Fairgrounds, in Des Moines. Doors will open at 7 a.m., and the auction will … Continue reading →
TweetDES MOINES – Iowa’s state parks have inspired visitors ever since the first site, Backbone State Park, opened in Delaware County in 1920. A century later, the parks’ natural beauty is still a source of inspiration. A new art exhibition called … Continue reading →
Tweet Gray treefrog hides in a common milkweed in Nottleman Island Wildlife Area in Mills County. Amphibians have been of concern to scientists all over the globe as these vulnerable species appear to be declining. Photo courtesy of the Iowa … Continue reading →
TweetThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking people who enjoy the outdoors, camping and meeting new people, to consider becoming volunteer campground hosts for the upcoming recreation season. Volunteer campground hosts live in state parks from one to … Continue reading →
TweetWest Des Moines, Iowa – The public is invited to a Trumpeter Swan Soiree, celebrating North America’s largest waterfowl species, on Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Walnut Woods State Park, in West Des Moines. Programs will … Continue reading →
Tweet> Redwood Lodge at Camden State Park Grand opening ceremony at Camden State Park on Feb. 15 Renovation has breathed new life into a Great Depression-era structure at Camden State Park near Marshall. Visitors are invited to see the improvements … Continue reading →
TweetThe Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release trout in seven locations across Iowa this winter in areas that would not support them in warmer months. Winter trout stockings are a great place to take kids to catch their first … Continue reading →
Tweet Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. The DNR is reminding snowmobile and off-highway vehicle owners and users to renew their registrations before January 1, 2020. Registrations for snowmobiles and OHVs purchased during the 2019 registration … Continue reading →
Tweet Fisheries staff from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources recently surveyed Rathbun Reservoir. An updated fishing map is available on the DNR website at www.iowadnr.gov/fishing/fishing-maps. The lake map includes depth contours, boat ramp locations, and other amenities at Rathbun Reservoir. … Continue reading →
TweetDES MOINES – To start off the New Year, 49 state parks are hosting First Day Hikes on Jan. 1, 2020. The outdoor hikes launch the Iowa state park centennial in 2020. “We are excited for this opportunity for park visitors … Continue reading →
TweetDes Moines – Iowa state parks will launch the New Year, which also is the start of the state park centennial year, with outdoor hikes across Iowa. First Day Hikes are being organized at 49 parks, the most to participate … Continue reading →
TweetThe recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are starting to get out for the popular early ice fishing season. “Many of us can’t wait to get out on the … Continue reading →
TweetHundreds of yellow ovals offset the brown and green coloration of each female brown trout ready to spawn at the Manchester Fish Hatchery. The splashes of color are signs that trout spawning season is in full swing. Brown trout are … Continue reading →
Tweet Families Encouraged to Register Early for Camps New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced today that online registration for the agency’s 2020 Summer Camps program will open Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 1 p.m. … Continue reading →
Tweet DES MOINES – Beginning farmers have the opportunity to manage DNR land through the DNR’s Agriculture Lease Program in 2020, in part to legislation passed in 2013. The list of 2020 leases can be found here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/About-DNR/About-DNR/Realty-Services. To participate in … Continue reading →
