Two bald eagles found shot in Webster County 3/21/2017 11:49:00 AM View Count 32382 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for the person or persons responsible for shooting two bald eagles in Webster County.
Jefferson man pleads guilty to poaching trophy buck 3/14/2017 11:42:00 AM View Count 35070 Brett Cranston, 41, of Jefferson, pleaded guilty on March 9 to three charges related to illegally taking a deer during the first shotgun deer season in Greene County.
Ice-out channel catfish are biting 3/14/2017 11:38:00 AM View Count 27487 Channel catfish are close to shore and eager to bite in many lakes and the large reservoirs across Iowa. After eating light during the winter, channel catfish go on a feeding frenzy in early spring eating gizzard shad and other small fish that died over the winter.
Northeast Iowa trout stream stocking begins April 3 3/14/2017 11:37:00 AM View Count 17292 The popular annual stream trout stocking season starts April 3. Find out when your favorite trout stream will be stocked with the stocking calendar available on the DNR website.
Relaxed fishing regulations extended at Central Park Lake 3/7/2017 12:08:00 PM View Count 3416 CENTER JUNCTION - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has extended the relaxed fishing regulations at Central Park Lake in Jones County until July 1.
Officers seeking information to find person responsible for shooting Winneshiek County bald eagle 3/7/2017 8:24:00 AM View Count 8193 Law enforcement officials in Winneshiek County are looking for the party responsible for killing a bald eagle.
Go south for spring break - in Iowa 3/1/2017 2:14:00 PM View Count 14043 In Keokuk—Iowa’s southernmost city—it’s always numerous degrees warmer, so cozy up with eagles, ducks and pelicans and a fancy bed in Lee County.
Officials still searching for party responsible for dead eagle 2/24/2017 10:06:00 AM View Count 10354 The search continues for the party responsible for the death of a bald eagle discovered Jan. 25, in Yellow Banks County Park, on the southeast side of Des Moines.
Fishing regulations to be relaxed at Kent Park Lake in Johnson County 2/21/2017 3:20:00 PM View Count 6764 TIFFIN- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will relax fishing regulations on the 27-acre main lake at Kent Park starting on March 1, to allow anglers to more freely harvest fish before and while the lake is being drained.
Johnston man pleaded guilty to deer poaching at Big Creek State Park 2/21/2017 3:18:00 PM View Count 8311 Polk City - Roy Penney, 49, of Johnston, pleaded guilty to using a motor vehicle to take deer, wanton waste of game, hunting in a refuge, failure to tag the deer and interference with official acts in Polk County Court on Feb. 17.
Grimes man pleaded guilty to poaching deer in West Des Moines 2/21/2017 3:15:00 PM View Count 8624 Christopher Husted, 41, of Grimes, pleaded guilty on Feb. 17, to trespassing and poaching an 11 point buck on Nov. 11, off of Grand Avenue, in West Des Moines.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/7/2017 11:53:00 AM View Count 3851 DES MOINES – Permanent ice shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by February 20. Ice shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake.
Warden's Diary: Wild Things 2/3/2017 3:54:00 PM View Count 21072 “Welcome to Wild Things,” I told the group, “You will find that Wild Things is different than school. Here, it’s okay to get dirty. It’s okay to get muddy. It’s okay to get wet.” A big grin broke out on every kid’s face. And so began the first session of “Wild Things,” my new after-school program.
Eagle found shot at Polk County park 1/26/2017 1:35:00 PM View Count 28706 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is looking for the person or persons responsible for shooting a bald eagle at Yellow Banks County Park, near the Des Moines River on the southeast side of Des Moines, and removing its head and talons.
Come along ice fishing with DNR via Facebook Live 1/17/2017 1:00:00 PM View Count 4370 VAN METER - Iowa DNR staff will be offering ice fishing tips and techniques, along with ice safety information, live from the ice of Badger Creek Lake on Wednesday afternoon.
Three men plead guilty in 2015 deer poaching case 1/17/2017 12:45:00 PM View Count 24356 Two Minnesota men and one North Iowa man have pleaded guilty to illegally taking deer in Emmet and Kossuth counties in Iowa in October and November 2015.
Deadline to buy paddlefish license is Jan. 31 1/10/2017 12:00:00 PM View Count 4349 Iowa anglers have until January 31 to buy their 2017 paddlefish license for the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers. The special paddlefish season runs from March 1 to April 15.
Spend a winter day ice fishing 12/27/2016 1:12:00 PM View Count 7659 Get a group of friends and/or family together, bundle up and try ice fishing this winter. Ice fishing is a fun, social winter activity best enjoyed as a group.
Missouri River paddlefish licenses on sale now 12/22/2016 9:12:00 AM View Count 5488 Try a new fishing experience this spring – snagging paddlefish on the Missouri River. Paddlefish licenses are on sale now through Jan. 31, 2017.
Water level to drop at Easter Lake ahead of renovation this spring 12/20/2016 10:58:00 AM View Count 4360 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources with the Polk County Conservation, Polk Soil and Water Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service and the City of Des Moines will begin another phase of work on Easter Lake to improve habitat and water quality on the 179-acre lake on the southeast edge of Des Moines.
2017 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/7/2016 10:21:00 AM View Count 5764 Iowans can start buying 2017 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on December 15. Licenses purchased for 2016 expire on Jan. 10.
7 Ways to Skip the Crowds and Take It Outside this Holiday Season 11/21/2016 3:57:00 PM View Count 16122 Find time to take it outside this holiday season. Pick an activity based on weather conditions and your condition, and just get outside. Iowa’s state parks, recreation areas and forests are ready to supply the dose of nature we all need to decompress during this stressful time of year.
Take a "Kid" Fishing 11/16/2016 2:00:00 PM View Count 12538 The first day of November looked to be a promising day. I had the morning off to go trout fishing and the weather was cooperating. Like most people, I don’t go fishing nearly often enough so I wanted to share my outing with someone. My husband and kids would all be at work. The grandkids were in school or at the sitter’s. As I considered my options, my husband’s uncle came to mind.
A Halloween night fishing on the Turkey River 10/27/2016 4:15:00 PM View Count 9948 As boredom and tedium creep into my weary mind, may I reflect back to the hard strike of that big-eyed creature, and the glorious excitement and the deep pull of something new, yet playfully familiar.
Casting for Recovery: Healing through trout fishing 10/25/2016 10:21:00 AM View Count 10013 They share one commonality: their struggle with breast cancer. And for one weekend in the crisp October air, they can suspend their worries. Away from the doctors’ offices, the institutional rooms, the critical decisions: surgery, radiation, chemotherapy. The nagging questions: How much? How long? What if? Here, they can focus on placing a dry fly where a trout can’t resist it. Wellness.
2016 Iowa trout angler survey 10/11/2016 3:25:00 PM View Count 4368 Anglers who purchased the trout permit for the 2016 season may receive a postcard soon encouraging them to participate in the 2016 Trout Angler Survey. As of October 1, 2016, nearly 45,000 resident and non-resident anglers purchased the trout permit, and 10,000 of these purchasers were selected to participate in the trout survey.
Deer poachers caught on camera 10/11/2016 3:23:00 PM View Count 34341 Fort Dodge, Iowa - A nine month investigation into deer and turkey poaching in Webster County, Iowa, was closed on Oct. 7, when Kyle Alstott, 23, of Fort Dodge, the last of the 10 individuals facing charges from Iowa and Nebraska, pleaded guilty.
Trout fishing under a canopy of fall colors 10/4/2016 1:43:00 PM View Count 12902 Enjoy the vibrant scenery and cool weather this fall fishing for Iowa’s prize trout in northeast Iowa’s hundreds of miles of trout streams. From easily accessible streams in state or county parks, to those found in Iowa’s most wild and remote natural spaces, there are plenty of places to catch rainbow, brown and brook trout.
Louisa County man pleads guilty to deer poaching 10/4/2016 1:41:00 PM View Count 11755 DES MOINES – A Morning Sun man has pled guilty to multiple counts of illegally taking deer in Louisa County.
Top 10 destinations for trout fishing this fall in Iowa 9/30/2016 10:30:00 AM View Count 27925 Start a new fall tradition with a trip to northeast Iowa’s hundreds of miles of trout streams. From easily accessible streams in state or county parks, to those found in Iowa’s most wild and remote natural spaces, there are plenty of places to catch rainbow, brown and brook trout.
Grants available for fishing and boating education programs in Hispanic communities 9/29/2016 9:02:00 AM View Count 4428 he Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Fish Iowa! angler education program has partnered with the Recreational Fishing and Boating Foundation’s (RBFF) Vamos A Pescar program to provide grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations to support local efforts to educate and engage families in high-density Hispanic communities through programs, classes and fishing activities.
Iowa Fall Fishing Forecast 9/14/2016 4:14:00 PM View Count 13836 Fall fishing is one of Iowa's best kept secrets. The air is cool, the views are picturesque and the fish are pulling out of their late summer slumber. Add one of these destinations to your fall fishing itinerary.
Fall Fishing Frenzy 9/13/2016 12:54:00 PM View Count 4505 Fall is a great time to be outdoors. The air is cool, the views are picturesque and the fish are pulling out of their late summer slumber.
Late Summer Cattail and Emergent Vegetation Control for Ponds 9/6/2016 1:28:00 PM View Count 6269 Have the cattails in your pond taken over your favorite fishing spot or crowded you from one side of the dock or swimming area?
Fishing Regulations to be Relaxed at Central Park Lake 8/31/2016 3:35:00 PM View Count 5254 CENTER JUNCTION - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will relax fishing regulations at Central Park Lake in Jones County starting on September 3, to allow anglers to more freely harvest game fish before the lake is renovated this fall.
9 Common Fishing Mistakes 8/31/2016 2:36:00 PM View Count 103150 Sure, fishing is about a lot more than catching fish – it’s being out in nature, relaxing, spending time with friends and family. But let’s be honest – it’s just a lot of fun to reel in a lunker. If the fish are stealing your bait or each cast comes up empty, here are some reasons you may not be catching fish.
Fishing Regulations to be Relaxed at Corydon Reservoir 8/30/2016 1:55:00 PM View Count 4658 Corydon – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will relax fishing regulations at Corydon Reservoir in Wayne County, effective immediately, to allow anglers to more freely harvest game fish before the lake is renovated this fall.
Fall Fishing in Iowa Rivers 8/30/2016 1:51:00 PM View Count 8981 Enjoy Iowa’s natural landscapes fishing Iowa’s rivers and streams this fall. A unique angling challenge is hidden around every bend.
Summer Tips to Land Iowa's Big Fish 8/8/2016 1:46:00 PM View Count 4328 The key to catching big fish is finding places that have big fish. Quickly find the best spots to catch master angler qualifying size fish with the electronic map recently added to DNR Master Angler program website (click on "Map" above the photos) or search for local hotspots by species or location.
Hooking Summer Catfish 8/2/2016 1:37:00 PM View Count 3839 Start a new family tradition this summer – go fishing for catfish. Bring along two coolers with ice, one to keep your bait firm and fresh and another to keep your catch cold and preserve that great taste.
Tales From the Sundown Club 7/29/2016 1:47:00 PM View Count 12034 A familiar pond takes on a surreal new world as darkness settles and an angler’s senses rely more on sound and feel than eyesight.
Summer tips to land Iowa’s big fish 7/27/2016 10:29:00 AM View Count 11471 Iowa anglers have lots of opportunities to earn a Master Angler award this summer. The Master Angler program celebrates angler success for catching quality sized fish by awarding a vehicle or boat decal and certificate for each fish that meets program criteria.
Gone fishing for summer 7/27/2016 10:27:00 AM View Count 4099 Summer is all about relaxing with family and friends. Add fishing to your list of summer activities. Plan a day trip or bring along fishing gear on your next weekend getaway or camping trip.
Edible Outdoors offers river fishing and archery in August 7/20/2016 1:34:00 PM View Count 5965 The Edible Outdoors Des Moines program is offering river fishing and introduction to archery in August.
Get the lowdown on river fishing in Iowa 7/7/2016 2:46:00 PM View Count 22073 With many thousands of miles of rivers in Iowa, and many methods to fishing them, there are many theories, techniques, and so-called secrets of the trade. So where do you start?