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Duck season begins Oct. 1 in Iowa’s north zone

• 9/30/2022 2:31:00 PM
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Waterfowlers have waited all year for this: for the next three weekends in Iowa, there will be an opening day for duck and goose hunting. The north zone opens on Oct. 1, the central zone opens on Oct. 8 and the south zone opens on Oct. 15. Each zone is open seven days, then close for seven days, before re-opening.

Research project tracks movement, survival of urban Canada geese

• 1/12/2021 12:29:00 PM
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A recently completed three-year study to better understand how Canada geese utilize metro Des Moines will be used to revise the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Canada goose management plan.

8 cool things you should know about Canada geese

• 2/24/2020 2:12:00 PM
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Canada geese can be seen all across Iowa. These big birds, who can be spotted flying in their well-known V formations, have some pretty interesting features. Check out these fun facts about Canada geese: 

Commission Approves Iowa Migratory Game Bird Seasons

• 4/19/2016 7:51:00 AM
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The 2016-17 migratory game bird seasons were approved Thursday by the Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Four tips for calling geese

• 12/3/2014 10:00:00 AM
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If you’re looking for ways to improve your goose calling before the season ends, check out these tips.