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Apply now for Iowa nonresident deer tags

• 5/23/2022 3:17:00 PM
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The Iowa nonresident deer hunting application period is currently open. Applications close June 5 at midnight, so there's still plenty of time to apply.

Residential Tree Distribution Events offered statewide this spring

• 3/29/2022 2:00:00 PM
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Iowa residents and Alliant Energy customers can purchase landscaping trees for their homes at deep discounts this spring. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) collaborates with local nurseries and organizations to provide a mixture of hardwoods, low-growing ornamental and evergreen tree species.

2022 hunting, fishing license on sale Dec. 15; duck, goose and dove hunters now required to register with HIP

• 12/8/2021 2:20:00 PM
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Resident hunting, fishing and other licenses for 2022 are available beginning Dec. 15. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101.

2021 hunting, fishing licenses on sale

• 12/29/2020 11:32:00 AM
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2021 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses are now on sale. The menu of license options includes the popular Outdoor Combo annual resident hunting/fishing/habitat combo license for $55; the Angler’s Special three-year fishing license for $62; and the Hunter’s Special three-year hunting license with habitat included for $101.

2021 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15

• 12/8/2020 7:15:00 PM
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Iowans can buy 2021 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15.  Licenses purchased for 2020 expire on Jan. 10.

Iowa deer application opens May 2

• 4/23/2020 1:44:00 PM
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The time to apply for your 2020 Iowa deer tags is less than two weeks away!

Nonresident annual permit for Lake Manawa and Waubonsie state parks available online September 18

• 9/17/2019 1:34:00 PM
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Nonresidents now have another option to purchase the annual vehicle permit for Lake Manawa and Waubonsie state parks.

Non-resident user fee pilot project underway at Lake Manawa, Waubonsie state parks

• 8/27/2019 11:53:00 AM
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Council Bluffs, Iowa - With Labor Day Weekend just a few days away, nonresidents visiting Lake Manawa State Park or Waubonsie State Park are reminded of a new nonresident vehicle fee requirement that began on Aug. 15.

Nonresident user fees at Lake Manawa and Waubonsie state parks to go live next week

• 8/7/2019 11:27:00 AM
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A new, nonresident user fee will take effect August 15 at Lake Manawa and Waubonsie state parks.

Two DNR programs offer discounted trees to public

• 3/5/2019 12:45:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be offering discounted trees through the DNR Residential Tree Program at three locations this spring.

Late muzzleloader deer season opens Dec. 18

• 12/5/2017 12:25:00 PM
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Iowa’s late muzzleloader deer season begins Dec. 18, which is the final season that any-deer licenses are available.

Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license on sale Dec. 15

• 12/5/2017 12:22:00 PM
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Anglers can buy the Missouri and Big Sioux River paddlefish license from Dec. 15-Dec. 31and Jan. 1- Jan. 7. A limited number of paddlefish licenses are available - 950 resident and 50 nonresident.

Nonresident Hunting Update

• 6/2/2017 1:07:00 PM
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Last chance: Iowa nonresident deer application closes Sunday The 2017 Iowa nonresident deer application period closes at midnight on Sunday, June 4. Applications and preference point purchases will not be accepted after that date and time.

Extra nonresident turkey tags now on sale

• 2/12/2017 8:38:00 AM
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Are you interested in coming to Iowa for spring turkey hunting? Excess nonresident spring turkey tags are on sale now! 

Alliant Energy and Iowa DNR Forestry Bureau team up to offer eight Operation ReLeaf events this spring

• 2/7/2017 11:51:00 AM
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DES MOINES – A popular program offering landscape quality trees at a deep discount to Alliant Energy customers will be held at eight locations across Iowa this spring. Residential tree distributions will be held in Appanoose, Boone, Bremer, Delaware, Henry, Iowa, Jasper and Linn counties this April and May.

Friends of Lake Darling Receives National Recognition

• 8/17/2016 1:14:00 PM
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DES MOINES -- The Friends of Lake Darling group was recognized Aug. 16 as recipient of the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) 2016 President’s Award.