Flooding Impacts Aldo Leopold Wildlife Area Ahead of Dove Hunting Season 8/30/2016 1:53:00 PM View Count 4408 The 1,350-acre Aldo Leopold Wildlife Area in southeast Bremer County has experienced significant flooding from storms that rolled through northeast Iowa last week. The area is popular with dove hunters and with the season opening on Thursday, hunters who were planning to hunt the area are advised to scout it again before heading out.
Iowa Pheasant Population Similar to 2015, Quail Highest in 27 Years 8/30/2016 11:34:00 AM View Count 53922 State officials covered more than 6,000 miles of county roads counting upland game during the first two weeks of August and after all the species were counted, data compiled and numbers crunched, what can Iowa pheasant hunters expect to find this fall?
Let's Talk Teal: Season Opens Sept 3 8/26/2016 1:02:00 PM View Count 3960 Early teal hunting season looks promising for Iowa hunters since a wet summer has kept Iowa's wetland areas filled with water. Now, according to DNR waterfowl biologists, it's up to weather and migration.
Special Teal Season Begins September 3 8/23/2016 1:42:00 PM View Count 4669 The third year of Iowa’s experimental early teal season begins September 3 and according to state waterfowl experts, several factors are in place for hunters to be successful.
Dove Hunting in Iowa Opens September 1 8/22/2016 1:18:00 PM View Count 5864 Iowa's sunflower fields will be a little busier this fall as hunters take part in the dove hunting season starting Sept. 1. Dove hunting is a great way to introduce young or new hunters to the sport since weather is nice and hunting requires only simple equipment.
Online Hunting Atlas Offers Places to Go 8/16/2016 1:50:00 PM View Count 6122 Des Moines – Iowa hunters have been using the interactive Iowa hunting atlas to find new places to go hunting. The hunting atlas features more than 680,000 acres of public hunting land that is owned by the state, county or federal governments. It’s available online at www.iowadnr.gov/hunting.
Squirrel Season Begins September 3 8/16/2016 1:49:00 PM View Count 7376 Squirrel hunters should expect to find an average to above average squirrel population over most of the state, with higher squirrel numbers in areas with higher acorn production. Squirrel season opens Sept. 3.
Iowa's Rabbit Season Opens September 3 8/16/2016 1:48:00 PM View Count 9353 Iowa’s cottontail rabbit season opens Sept. 3. Cottontails can be found in every county but higher populations are found in southeast and south central Iowa.
Dove Season Begins September 1 8/16/2016 1:47:00 PM View Count 13553 Iowa’s sunflower fields will be busy places over the next few weeks as doves begin to gather for migration and rows of sunflowers get mowed in preparation for the opening of dove hunting season.
More Than 25,000 Acres of Private Land Open to Hunting This Fall 8/9/2016 1:11:00 PM View Count 29349 Iowa hunters this fall will have access to hunt on more than 25,000 acres of private land on 132 sites around the state as part of a program that helps landowners improve habitat on portions of their land in exchange for allowing hunter access.
New Apprentice Hunting License Allows Experienced Hunters to Share Their Skills with Novice Hunters 8/9/2016 1:07:00 PM View Count 45098 A new license went on sale July 13 that allows anyone age 16 and older to bypass the hunter education requirement for purchasing a hunting license while they give hunting a try under the direct supervision of an experienced, licensed adult hunter.
Hunter education classes offered across Iowa in August 7/27/2016 10:42:00 AM View Count 8315 Hunters who need to satisfy the hunter education requirement can search for and sign up for a course at www.iowadnr.gov/huntered.
Space Available in Upcoming Hunter Education Classes 5/3/2016 1:23:00 PM View Count 4747 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.
2016 Small Game & Upland Hunting Seasons 5/3/2016 1:19:00 PM View Count 5894 2016 small game and upland hunting seasons have been posted.
Increasing Foliage Reduces Visibility for Turkey Hunters 4/26/2016 7:44:00 AM View Count 3934 Iowa’s timber can change quickly in the spring as turkey hunters are well aware. That perfect hunting spot with a large panoramic view of the woodland through leafless trees during first season has been reduced significantly by the third season as trees and plants are busy trading their buds for leaves.
Oelwein Man Killed While Turkey Hunting Saturday 4/25/2016 5:14:00 AM View Count 5985 OELWEIN – An Oelwein man was fatally injured Saturday while turkey hunting in Fayette County.
Iowa's Deer Seasons Approved for Public Comment 4/19/2016 7:49:00 AM View Count 5523 Iowa’s proposed 2016-17 deer hunting seasons were approved for public comment Thursday by the Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The proposal included a status quo county antlerless license quota and maintained the buck only restriction for select counties in northwest Iowa during early muzzleloader season and first shotgun season.
Spring Turkey Seasons 3/29/2016 7:35:00 AM View Count 7533 Iowa’s spring season begins April 9 with an Iowa youth only hunting season that covers two weekends and allows hunters younger than 16 when they buy the turkey license to participate.
Online Hunting Atlas Offers Hunters Places to Go 3/29/2016 7:34:00 AM View Count 16734 Des Moines – Iowa hunters have been using the interactive Iowa hunting atlas to find new places to go hunting. The hunting atlas features more than 600,000 acres of public hunting land that is owned by the state, county or federal governments. It’s available online.
Spit'n, Strutt'n and Drumm'n - Iowa Spring Turkey Season is Right Around the Corner 3/29/2016 7:32:00 AM View Count 6035 Iowa’s premier spring hunting season is quickly approaching and hunters will be going through their equipment, patterning their guns and securing vacation days to pursue the elusive Eastern wild turkey.
Hunter Education Classes Available Before Turkey Season 3/22/2016 8:36:00 AM View Count 4520 Hunters who need to satisfy the hunter education requirement can search for and sign up for a course.
Spring Turkey Hunting Safety Tips 3/22/2016 8:35:00 AM View Count 4787 An estimated 50,000 hunters will be in the timber this spring pursuing the illusive wild turkey and while the woods will not be crawling with hunters, there is a chance for an occasional encounter.
Waterfowl Hunter Input Helps Guide Season Setting Process 3/1/2016 9:24:00 AM View Count 4033 It was a conversation that began last fall with a randomly selected group of duck hunters meeting in Ames. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was looking for their thoughts on the waterfowl seasons and zones before hosting six meetings that would help formulate waterfowl hunting seasons in Iowa from 2017-2021.
2015 Hunting and Fishing license sales 2/2/2016 7:46:00 AM View Count 7474 In 2015, Iowans purchased…
Locations Added, Removed from Fall Hunting and Trapping Listening Sessions 2/2/2016 7:14:00 AM View Count 4198 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has added locations in Iowa City, Mason City, Sac City, Sheldon and Spencer to the list for its February 24 public meeting over the Iowa Communications Network where hunters and trappers can go to express their thoughts on the hunting and trapping regulations for this fall. The meeting is from 6 to 9 p.m.
DNR to Hold Listening Session on Fall Hunting and Trapping Regulations 1/26/2016 7:14:00 AM View Count 5754 Des Moines - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting public meetings over the Iowa Communications Network on February 24 from 6 to 9 p.m., to listen to the public’s thoughts on the hunting and trapping regulations for this fall.
Remaining Hunting Seasons Starting to Close 12/29/2015 6:54:00 AM View Count 5280 Iowa’s pheasant, late muzzleloader and archery deer, and archery fall turkey seasons close on Jan. 10. Furbearer seasons, squirrel, quail, partridge and grouse remain open until Jan. 31.
2015 Hunting, Fishing Licenses Expire Jan 10 12/29/2015 6:48:00 AM View Count 5584 All 2015 Iowa hunting and fishing licenses expire on Jan. 10, 2016. All hunters and anglers will need a 2016 license to hunt or fish beginning Jan. 11.
Late Muzzleloader Deer Season Open Through Jan 10, 2016 12/22/2015 5:23:00 AM View Count 13290 The final stretch for hunters to pursue Iowa’s world class deer began Monday with the start of the late muzzleloader season and the re-opening of the popular archery season. Both seasons close Jan. 10.
Two Hunters Rescued From Icy Water in Mills County 12/21/2015 4:24:00 AM View Count 4957 HASTINGS – A father and son were rescued from icy water Sunday while deer hunting in Mills County.
Three Western Iowa Men Charged with 30 Hunting Violations 12/17/2015 5:13:00 AM View Count 10938 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources charged three men with multiple hunting violations for events that took place on January 10, 2015 which spanned two counties in western Iowa.
Waterfowl Refuges Begin Opening to Other Hunting 12/15/2015 7:28:00 AM View Count 6743 As the Iowa waterfowl seasons began closing, Iowa’s waterfowl refuges will begin opening allowing hunters access to hunt non waterfowl species with a current open season, and trapping. The main purpose of the waterfowl refuge is to provide a safe resting and feeding area for waterfowl.
Marshalltown Man Injured by Self-Inflicted Gunshot While Deer Hunting on Sunday 12/13/2015 8:56:00 AM View Count 4695 DES MOINES – A Marshalltown man suffered a self-inflicted injury to his hand from a shotgun slug while deer hunting Sunday in Palo Alto County.
Worthington Man Injured While Trapping Sunday 12/13/2015 8:15:00 AM View Count 4838 DES MOINES – A Worthington man was injured from a self-inflicted gunshot wound while trapping Sunday in Delaware County.
Bondurant Man Injured Saturday While Deer Hunting 12/12/2015 4:05:00 PM View Count 5302 DES MOINES – A Bondurant man was injured by a gunshot wound while deer hunting Saturday in Guthrie County.
2016 Hunting, Fishing Licenses on Sale Dec 15 12/8/2015 7:04:00 AM View Count 6666 The calendar insists it’s middle December – regardless of what the thermometer says – meaning 2015 will soon become 2016 and time to renew hunting and fishing licenses.
Don't Wait Till the Last Minute to Purchase Second Shotgun Deer Season Licenses 12/8/2015 6:56:00 AM View Count 5243 Second shotgun deer season could see a few more hunters than usual this year. The combination of warmer than usual temperatures during the first shotgun season and the Iowa Hawkeyes playing in the Big Ten championship football game kept many first season hunters out of the timber.
Two Injured in Separate Hunting Incidents on Sunday 12/7/2015 8:35:00 AM View Count 4720 DES MOINES – Two hunters were injured by gunshot wounds in separate incidents while deer hunting on Sunday.
Hampton Man Injured While Pheasant Hunting In Franklin County 12/1/2015 12:45:00 PM View Count 4733 HAMPTON – A Hampton man was injured Saturday while pheasant hunting approximately three miles east of Faulkner near the Franklin-Butler County line.
Don't Wait Till the Last Minute to Purchase Shotgun Deer Season Licenses 11/24/2015 7:15:00 AM View Count 6474 Hunters planning to participate in Iowa’s shotgun deer season are encouraged to purchase their licenses ahead of time to avoid long lines at the retailer.
Deer Harvest Running Ahead of Previous Years 11/24/2015 7:14:00 AM View Count 6310 Hunters have reported harvesting more than 27,300 deer so far into the 2015 season, which is nearly 4,000 more than was reported in 2013 and 2014 over the same time period.
Basic Firearm Rules are Important For A Safe Hunt 11/17/2015 10:27:00 AM View Count 6359 The first of Iowa’s two shotgun deer seasons opens on Dec. 5, and while optimism for a successful hunt is the primary focus, hunters are encouraged to brush up on safe hunting practices.
Iowa's 2015 Shotgun Deer Season Preview 11/17/2015 10:12:00 AM View Count 6801 Iowa’s shotgun deer season is still a few weeks away leaving time for hunters to contact landowners, sight in shotguns and tend to all the details before getting out and enjoying Iowa’s outdoors with friends and family.
Iowa's Popular Furbearer Season Opens Nov 7 11/3/2015 7:53:00 AM View Count 5021 Iowa is at the top of another national list, ranking in the top five in the country for the number of furharvesters.
Jesup Man Injured in Fayette County Tree Stand Fall 10/30/2015 9:58:00 AM View Count 5137 CLERMONT – A Jesup man was injured while deer hunting on Friday after falling from a tree stand.