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Carroll County father and son charged with several deer violations

• 10/23/2019 8:58:00 AM
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CARROLL COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officers have charged two Glidden men with numerous deer hunting violations, including poaching, from an investigation stemming back to November 2018.

The wait for November is nearly over - for Iowa deer hunters, this is prime time

• 10/22/2019 3:49:00 PM
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Iowa’s deer hunting intensity will ratchet up in the next few weeks as the peak of the rut approaches and archery hunters cash in vacation days to spend as much time as possible in the timber.

Iowa’s furbearer season begins Nov. 2

• 10/22/2019 3:43:00 PM
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Furharvesters take note: the outlook is pretty decent for most of the commonly targeted species ahead of Iowa’s furbearer hunting and trapping season.

Pheasant hunters hoping for a repeat of 2018 season

• 10/22/2019 3:40:00 PM
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Last year, Iowa pheasant hunters bagged more roosters than they had in the last decade. With that fresh in their memory, how will the 2019 pheasant season measure up?

Duck hunters are optimistic with the main season underway

• 10/22/2019 3:37:00 PM
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The September rain was a game changer for Iowa duck hunters, improving habitat conditions across most of the state by creating a number of shallow water areas where food is available.

Body of missing kayaker, hunter recovered

• 10/20/2019 4:20:00 PM
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HARRISON COUNTY, Iowa – On Saturday, October 19, at approximately 9:13am, divers with the Midwest Regional Dive Team recovered the body of a Nebraska kayaker and hunter that was missing since Friday evening.

Waterfowl hunters reminded of rules for hunting in flooded crop fields

• 10/15/2019 11:45:00 AM
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Iowa’s unusually wet spring and fall has created a unique situation in certain parts of the state where floodwaters are reaching crop fields and causing issues regarding what waterfowl hunters can and can’t do in these areas.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Media Advisory Highlighting hunting access at Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and across the country

• 10/8/2019 11:51:00 AM
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are proud to expand access to quality hunting and fishing at national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries across the country. Please join us on Thursday October 10, 2019 as U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Principal Deputy Director Margaret Everson and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Kayla Lyon highlight recent successes in expanding hunting and hunter retention in Iowa and across the country.

Hunting pheasants is the topic of upcoming Learn to Hunt workshops

• 10/8/2019 11:48:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is offering Learn to Hunt Opportunities and Mentored Hunts around the state.

5 ways to celebrate hunting and fishing this fall

• 9/26/2019 11:20:00 AM
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Discover new and exciting ways to enjoy Iowa’s outdoors this fall with these simple suggestions. Invite someone to come along to share the fun and memories.

Successful turkey hunters encouraged to participate in disease monitoring study

• 9/24/2019 12:52:00 PM
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Attention turkey hunters – the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a few good turkey legs. Well, actually, any wild, lower turkey leg will do.

Hunting near collapsed grain bins is not allowed

• 9/5/2019 8:43:00 AM
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Waterfowl hunters take note – hunting near grain bins in western and southwestern Iowa that collapsed from the spring flood is considered hunting over bait and is against the law.

Iowa’s pheasant population steady, quail down

• 8/27/2019 11:48:00 AM
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Iowa’s pheasant hunters should expect to find a similar number of birds as last year, with the exception of south central and southeast Iowa, where the pheasant population decline was more significant.

Iowa’s rabbit, squirrel season opens Aug. 31

• 8/20/2019 12:22:00 PM
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The good news for Iowa’s cottontail rabbit hunters is that Iowa has a strong population of rabbits, similar to last year, with only the east central part of the state seeing a decline in numbers. The better news for hunters is Iowa’s cottontail rabbit season begins Aug. 31 statewide.

Iowa’s September teal hunting season begins Sept. 1

• 8/20/2019 12:19:00 PM
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Iowa’s 16-day statewide teal-only hunting season begins September 1 and all indicators are pointing towards hunters having a good year in Iowa.

Iowa’s dove season begins Sept. 1

• 8/20/2019 12:18:00 PM
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Iowa’s sunflower and wheat fields will be popular places on Sept. 1, when thousands of hunters slip into the standing flowers and field edges in the early morning darkness for the opening day of dove hunting season.

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.

Deer licenses on sale Aug. 15

• 8/13/2019 4:09:00 PM
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Licenses to pursue Iowa’s world class deer herd go on sale Aug. 15 at more than 700 license sales agents statewide and online.

Pheasant, quail, rabbit, dove and partridge harvest all increased in 2018

• 8/13/2019 4:05:00 PM
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Pheasant hunters’ harvested nearly 320,000 roosters in Iowa during the 2018 season, which was the highest harvest total since 2008. In 2017, hunters harvested an estimated 221,000 roosters.

New law left out of Iowa hunting regulations

• 7/29/2019 1:32:00 PM
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The printed version of the 2019-20 Iowa Hunting, Trapping and Migratory Game Bird Regulations unintentionally omitted the language from a new state law that allows hunters with a nonabulatory deer license to hunt during any open season until the license is filled, using the method of take allowed for that season.

Outdoor groups sponsor open house for novice, lapsed hunters

• 7/23/2019 12:39:00 PM
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A coalition of outdoor organizations is hosting an open house showcasing opportunities to get involved with the outdoors through hunting, shooting sports and fishing. The event – Hunt Iowa Social – is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., Aug. 19, at the Saylorville Fire Department, 211 NW 54th Avenue, in Des Moines.

Hunters harvested nearly 11,400 turkeys during 2019 spring season

• 5/21/2019 1:05:00 PM
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Turkey hunters reported harvesting nearly 11,400 Iowa birds this spring through the mandatory registration system, which is about 300 birds fewer than were harvested in 2018.

Space available in upcoming hunter education classes

• 4/9/2019 12:06:00 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’s youth turkey season begins April 5

• 3/26/2019 1:20:00 PM
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Iowa’s youth only turkey hunting season begins April 5 for residents age 15 and younger at the time when they purchased their youth turkey license.

Volunteers donate over 200,000 hours to Iowa DNR in 2018

• 3/26/2019 1:10:00 PM
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Each year, the Iowa DNR relies heavily on volunteers through partnerships and other avenues to keep Iowa’s natural resources in pristine condition.

2019 Iowa BOW Spring Workshop - Don't Miss Out!

• 3/21/2019 9:43:00 AM
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Interested in learning outdoor skills associated with hunting, fishing and general outdoor pursuits? Join women of all ages as they try new activities, refine their skills, and meet like-minded individuals. This weekend workshop offers sessions ranging from intro to firearms, intro to fishing, landscaping for wildlife, boater education, wild game cooking, to city nature identification.

Humbling and exhilarating, Iowa’s springtime turkey hunting seasons are only a few weeks away

• 3/12/2019 1:02:00 PM
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Enjoy those easy-to-see large flocks of turkeys feeding in the fields while you can. In the next few weeks, the winter flocks will break up, and where you saw them last weekend is not where they’ll be when spring turkey season opens in April.

Include safety as part of the spring turkey hunting preparation

• 3/12/2019 1:00:00 PM
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Spring turkey hunting success and safety comes down to the same thing – proper planning.   

DNR reschedules hunting seasons public meetings in Algona and Sac City

• 2/26/2019 2:04:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has rescheduled its Algona and Sac City meetings on recently completed hunting seasons and possible changes to hunting rules and regulations that were postponed because the winter storm.  

Former hunters and potential hunters invited to Iowa City outdoor event

• 2/26/2019 11:48:00 AM
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Area conservation groups and retailers are hosting a casual, family friendly event for former hunters and people with an interest in hunting, but never hunted, on March 13 at the Iowa City Fin & Feature store. The event begins at 5 p.m.

2019 pheasant season likely impacted by February winter storm

• 2/26/2019 11:42:00 AM
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Story after story on TV, the radio and in newspapers detailed the historic winter storm that swept across northern and western Iowa last weekend, stranding vehicles and closing roads for days. Drivers were warned repeatedly to stay off the roads because not doing so was “taking your life into your own hands.”

DNR public meeting recapping hunting seasons and possible rule changes rescheduled for March 5

• 2/26/2019 10:31:00 AM
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ALGONA - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has rescheduled its Algona meeting where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, and discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations.

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at public meetings across the state (updated)

• 2/11/2019 2:56:00 PM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at Feb. 27 public meeting

• 2/7/2019 10:58:00 AM
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IOWA CITY - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at Feb. 28 public meeting

• 2/7/2019 10:50:00 AM
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SALIX - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

2018 hunting, fishing license sales

• 2/5/2019 11:09:00 AM
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In 2018, Iowa residents purchased…

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at Feb. 21 public meeting

• 1/30/2019 9:59:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

DNR to recap hunting seasons, discuss possible rule changes at Feb. 20 public meeting

• 1/30/2019 9:55:00 AM
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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

Olofson range to hold Learning to Hunt series on turkey hunting

• 1/15/2019 12:56:00 PM
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POLK CITY, Iowa - The Olofson shooting range in Polk City will be hosting a series on learning to hunt turkeys beginning Feb. 26. The four part series will be held from 6-9 p.m., on Tuesdays through March 19. There is a fee of $15 per session and participants can attend any number of sessions.

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.

Outdoor Notes

• 12/27/2018 8:16:00 AM
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The unseasonably warm weather is causing ice conditions to deteriorate across much of the state. Lakes with the best ice are north of Hwy. 3. Use caution and test the ice thickness frequently if heading out and trust your instincts – if it doesn’t look right, don’t go.

DNR investigating hunting incidents, urges safety as top priority

• 12/11/2018 11:54:00 AM
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DES MOINES, Iowa – DNR conservation officers responded to numerous hunting incidents this weekend during the second shotgun season for deer. The following are incidents that are currently under investigation by the Iowa DNR and any possible charges will be forthcoming.

DNR investigates fatal hunting incident in Marion County

• 12/10/2018 2:26:00 PM
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MARION COUNTY, Iowa – Iowa DNR conservation officers responded to a fatal hunting incident on Sunday, December 9, 2018 around 4:30pm near Lake Red Rock.

2018 pheasant season off to a good start

• 11/20/2018 11:53:00 AM
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Three weeks into the pheasant season and hunters are finding success similar to the August roadside survey forecast – good hunting in central and north central Iowa; spotty hunting in southern Iowa.

Join the hunt - Apprentice license allows experienced hunters to share their skills with novice hunters

• 11/20/2018 11:52:00 AM
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Hunting is as much a part of Thanksgiving as cranberries, football and the inevitable afternoon nap. As friends and family gather this holiday, take the opportunity to share the experience and extend an invitation to new hunters to join the group.

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