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Hunter ed, outdoor skills courses now available on Go Outdoors Iowa system

• 1/20/2021 6:37:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is launching a new event registration site that is part of the Go Outdoors Iowa system currently used for hunting and fishing licenses.

DNR reopening Banner and Olofson shooting ranges

• 8/19/2020 7:11:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will begin a phased in reopening of the Banner and Olofson shooting ranges with new social distancing protocols customers will need to follow.

Virtual Outdoor Cooking Series

• 8/19/2020 7:07:00 AM
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The 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 to participate.

Space available in upcoming hunter education classes

• 8/13/2019 4:13:00 PM
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Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers.

New program provides mentors for novices wanting to try outdoor activities

• 1/15/2019 12:50:00 PM
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Residents in Central Iowa who are interested in outdoor activities, like hunting, fishing, hiking, wildlife conservation, firearm safety and more, but have little experience, are encouraged to explore the Connecting Individuals to the Outdoors program. 

Space available in upcoming hunter education classes

• 12/27/2018 8:17:00 AM
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Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions and pass the final exam.

Upcoming hunter education classes

• 10/30/2018 1:36:00 PM
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Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions and pass the final exam.

Space available in upcoming hunter education classes

• 8/28/2018 11:35:00 AM
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Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions and pass the final exam.

DNR Air Quality to Provide a Fact Sheet on Major Source Reclassification Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act

• 6/22/2018 9:10:00 AM
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The Iowa DNR has developed a fact sheet to provide additional clarification concerning the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) new guidance memorandum titled “Reclassification of Major Source as Area Sources Under Section 112 of the Clean Air Act”.

Space available in upcoming hunter education classes

• 5/1/2018 2:33:00 PM
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Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions and pass the final exam.

Iowa DNR and National Wild Turkey Federation to offer Learn to Hunt classes

• 3/8/2018 1:17:00 PM
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POLK CITY, Iowa – As spring nears, three basic “Learn to Hunt” classes for those interested in turkey hunting will be offered at the DNR’s Butch Olofson Shooting Range in Polk City.

Space available in upcoming hunter education classes

• 9/12/2017 4:07:00 PM
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Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions and pass the final exam.

Space available in upcoming hunter education classes

• 7/3/2017 11:18:00 AM
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Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions and pass the final exam.

Space available in upcoming hunter education classes

• 5/9/2017 3:02:00 PM
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Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions and pass the final exam.

Fall is a Popular Time for Hunter Education Classes in Iowa

• 9/13/2016 1:01:00 PM
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Hunters who need to satisfy the hunter education requirement can search for and sign up for a course online.

Space Available in Upcoming Hunter Education Classes

• 5/3/2016 1:23:00 PM
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Hunter Education Classroom courses are offered by knowledgeable and certified volunteer instructors and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers. Classroom courses are typically 12-15 hours in length and are held over 2 to 3 sessions (days). In order to receive certification, a student must attend all sessions and pass the final exam.

Hunter Education Classes Available Before Turkey Season

• 3/22/2016 8:36:00 AM
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Hunters who need to satisfy the hunter education requirement can search for and sign up for a course.

Trout in the Classroom

• 1/27/2015 4:52:00 AM
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Some classes have a pet hamster or guinea pig. But some northeast Iowa classes have trout—and they’re raising them from eggs and releasing them in Iowa streams. A national Trout Unlimited program, Trout in the Classroom, allows students to raise fish and learn about their habitat and the importance of clean water.