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DNR enforcement actions, published 1/16/2025

DNR enforcement actions, published 1/16/2025

  • 1/16/2025 12:55:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
DNR enforcement actions, published 01/09/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 01/09/2024

  • 1/9/2025 2:23:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
We're Hiring! Find a summer job in your favorite state park or forest

We're Hiring! Find a summer job in your favorite state park or forest

  • 12/30/2024 12:41:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hiring seasonal positions for summer 2025 in the Iowa state park and forest system. Work alongside conservation professionals building skills for careers in natural resources. Seasonal workers primarily work in the outdoors performing hands-on duties in natural resource management, park operations, visitor engagement, and/or law enforcement. Each park has unique needs depending on its natural areas, recreational opportunities and amenities.
Hunting seasons starting to close

Hunting seasons starting to close

  • 12/30/2024 12:39:00 PM
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Iowa’s pheasant, late muzzleloader and archery deer, and archery fall turkey seasons close on Jan. 10. Squirrel, quail, partridge and grouse remain open until Jan. 31.
2024 hunting, fishing licenses expire Jan. 10

2024 hunting, fishing licenses expire Jan. 10

  • 12/30/2024 12:38:00 PM
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2024 hunting and fishing licenses expire on Jan. 10, 2025. All hunters and anglers will need a 2025 license to hunt or fish beginning Jan. 11.
DNR enforcement actions, published 12/19/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/19/2024

  • 12/19/2024 1:05:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
Winter community trout stockings start Jan. 3

Winter community trout stockings start Jan. 3

  • 12/17/2024 11:31:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release rainbow trout in nine locations across Iowa this winter in areas that would not support them during warmer months.
Resurgence of avian influenza in wild birds

Resurgence of avian influenza in wild birds

  • 12/16/2024 7:01:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and its federal partners have been monitoring for the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in Iowa’s wild birds since early 2022. After nearly a year without detections in sick or dead birds, Iowa has seen a sharp jump in affected waterfowl across the state mostly, north of Interstate 80 since early December, spurred on by the stress of migration and the severe cold.
Ledges “State of the Park” Address to be held in Boone

Ledges “State of the Park” Address to be held in Boone

  • 12/10/2024 12:32:00 PM
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BOONE – Tens of thousands of campers, creek stompers, and other park patrons celebrated the centennial anniversary of Ledges State Park throughout 2024. To wrap up the year, staff from the park will host their annual open house at 6 p.m., Dec. 19 at Boone City Hall Auditorium, 923 Eighth Street, in Boone. A short presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Stay safe on the ice this winter

Stay safe on the ice this winter

  • 12/10/2024 12:26:00 PM
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The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds across the northern two-thirds of Iowa. Outdoor ice enthusiasts are ready to get out ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating or fat-tire bike riding.
Habitat planning for bad weather is key to supporting pheasant populations

Habitat planning for bad weather is key to supporting pheasant populations

  • 12/10/2024 12:21:00 PM
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The first snow of the season is a popular event with pheasant hunters because it often sends the birds to cover where hunters expect to find them. And while a little snow is good, too much snow can be bad, burying waste grains that are an important food source and collapsing marginal habitat.
Mississippi River boat accident victims identified

Mississippi River boat accident victims identified

  • 12/9/2024 2:08:00 PM
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BELLEVUE - On Sunday, December 8th, at approximately 11 a.m., a boat with three occupants capsized below Lock and Dam No. 12 in Bellevue on the Mississippi River. The victims were fishing in a restricted area directly beneath the dam when their boat overturned.
Fatalities reported in boat accident on Mississippi River in Bellevue

Fatalities reported in boat accident on Mississippi River in Bellevue

  • 12/9/2024 8:07:00 AM
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BELLEVUE - On Sunday, December 8th, at approximately 11 a.m., a boat with three occupants capsized below Lock and Dam No. 12 in Bellevue on the Mississippi River. The victims were fishing in a restricted area directly beneath the dam when their boat overturned.
A rainbow is on the horizon

A rainbow is on the horizon

  • 12/6/2024 2:51:00 PM
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Rainbow trout attract thousands of anglers to streams and community lakes where approximately 375,000 catchable-sized trout are stocked each year.
Natural Resource Commission to Meet Dec. 12 in Des Moines

Natural Resource Commission to Meet Dec. 12 in Des Moines

  • 12/6/2024 1:07:00 PM
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Des Moines – The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will meet at 9:30 a.m., Dec. 12, in the Lake Darling Conference Room, 6200 Park Ave., in Des Moines.
DNR enforcement actions, published 12/05/2024

DNR enforcement actions, published 12/05/2024

  • 12/5/2024 3:10:00 PM
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DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.
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