Study tracks reclusive, threatened turtle species to better understand habitat needs 8/30/2022 1:19:00 PM View Count 5082 The flat-bottomed boat noisily snaked through the narrow path through the towering cattails, its mud motor pushing it to a specific place in the marsh. On board, is a small but important passenger – a nearly year-old Blanding’s turtle outfitted with a battery powered tracking device about the size of a dime with a small antenna.
6 cool things you should know about snapping turtles 8/8/2019 3:20:00 PM View Count 31520 Snapping turtles are Iowa’s largest turtle species, but they’re so much more than their tough demeanor. Here are some things you should know about these awesome reptiles:
New commercial and recreational turtle harvest seasons and catch limits 3/21/2017 11:56:00 AM View Count 15391 New commercial and recreational turtle harvest seasons and daily catch limits start March 22.
Top 10 destinations for trout fishing this fall in Iowa 9/30/2016 10:30:00 AM View Count 28075 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.
6 Things You Might not Know About Iowa's Turtles 9/8/2015 12:00:00 PM View Count 47623 Whether they walk on land or paddle in the river, the 17 species of turtles we have in Iowa are much more complex than meets the eye - many tout extensive lifespans and specific habitat needs. See how much turtle trivia you know:
8 Iowa Animals You May Not Know are Threatened or Endangered 8/11/2015 9:57:00 AM View Count 22804 Nothing sounds more common than a mouse, owl, turtle or bat, but in Iowa, loss of habitat and other threats are creating serious conditions for different species of these critters, landing them on Iowa’s threatened and endangered species list.