Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/8/2022 1:30:00 PM View Count 2341 DES MOINES – Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20.
Freeze time with your favorite fishing buddy this winter 1/25/2022 3:51:00 PM View Count 2221 If you’ve never gone ice fishing before, it’s time to get in on the fun. Bundle up the family and enjoy some of the best fishing experiences of the year.
2021 hunting, fishing license sales 1/25/2022 3:40:00 PM View Count 3592 In 2021, nonresidents purchased…
New lifetime trout fishing license now available 1/18/2022 2:13:00 PM View Count 6033 DES MOINES - Iowa anglers who are at least 65 years old can now purchase a lifetime trout fishing license.
DNR urges caution on the ice after snowmobile, ATV go through on the Okobojis 1/14/2022 3:45:00 PM View Count 1772 SPIRIT LAKE, Iowa - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is encouraging ice anglers and snowmobilers to use caution when going out on the ice after a snowmobile and an ATV broke through the ice on West Okoboji Lake and East Okoboji Lake Thursday night.
Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over 1/4/2022 12:48:00 PM View Count 4782 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are ready to get out for the popular early ice fishing season
Summer seasonal positions open in state parks, forests and preserves 12/21/2021 3:56:00 PM View Count 3276 The DNR Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau has openings for recreational aides and seasonal patrol officers for the summer 2022 season across the state park system.
Fish Iowa! and First Catch Center offer webinar on ice fishing basics 12/21/2021 3:51:00 PM View Count 2433 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering a free ice fishing basics webinar on Jan. 12, from 6 - 7 p.m., via Zoom, for those who have little to no ice fishing experience and would like to try it.
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 View Count 7810 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.
Iowa DNR accepting comments on proposed fee for new lifetime trout fishing license 9/14/2021 2:52:00 PM View Count 2662 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is accepting comments on the proposed fee for the new lifetime trout fishing license, through Oct. 26.
Iowa DNR Conservation Officers Conclude Poaching Investigation 8/10/2021 1:18:00 PM View Count 3081 Iowa Conservation Officers concluded a six-month-long investigation into felony weapons charges and wildlife poaching violations involving a deer hunting party in Johnson and Linn counties.
Final Public Notice - FEMA Public Assistance, Trout Run Creek 6/18/2021 9:54:00 AM View Count 2167 FINAL PUBLIC NOTICE The Fisheries Bureau of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources has applied for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance (PA) Program funding through Iowa’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (IHSEMD) as a subrecipient.
Show What Drives You with a Natural Resource License Plate 6/8/2021 1:20:00 PM View Count 1985 Iowans reconnected with their state parks, fishing holes, hunting spots, prairies, lakes, rivers and wetlands at record levels last year proving that not everything that happened in 2020 was bad.
DNR’s Manchester field office has new location 4/1/2021 1:31:00 PM View Count 5460 MANCHESTER—The DNR’s northeast Iowa field office has a new address.
Ice-out channel catfish are biting 3/16/2021 1:50:00 PM View Count 4354 Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and the large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone. The bite starts sooner in southern Iowa impoundments since they lose ice a week or two before northeast Iowa natural lakes.
Ice conditions deteriorating across southern and central Iowa 3/2/2021 2:49:00 PM View Count 3691 After February’s dive into the deep freeze, winter is finally loosening its grip on Iowa and if the current forecast holds, it will soon feel more like late spring than late winter.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/10/2021 6:49:00 AM View Count 3098 DES MOINES – Permanent ice fishing shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20. Ice shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake.
Spend a winter day ice fishing 1/26/2021 12:04:00 PM View Count 2468 If you’ve never gone ice fishing before, it’s time to get in on the fun. Bundle up the family and enjoy some of the best fishing experiences of the year.
Stay safe on the ice this winter 1/26/2021 12:02:00 PM View Count 2960 As Iowans head out on frozen water to their “go to” spot, the Iowa Department of Natural Resource (DNR) reminds everyone to beware of ice conditions and check ice thickness often.
2020 hunting, fishing license sales 1/20/2021 6:45:00 AM View Count 4043 In 2020, Iowa residents purchased…
Iowa DNR adds four conservation officers 1/12/2021 12:36:00 PM View Count 5249 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources swore in four new state conservation officers on Jan. 8, who will undergo several months of training before reporting to their assigned territories later this year.
Float coats add a layer of safety to ice fishing, duck hunting 1/12/2021 12:32:00 PM View Count 2860 The photos are showing up online and in social media feeds – ice fishing is finally here and is spreading across Iowa.
2021 hunting, fishing licenses on sale 12/29/2020 11:32:00 AM View Count 3613 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.
Iowa DNR offices closed additional day for Christmas holiday 12/22/2020 1:35:00 PM View Count 2717 DES MOINES, Iowa -- All Iowa Department of Natural Resources offices will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25. Normal business operations will resume on Monday, Dec. 28.
Fish Iowa program opens registration for virtual ice fishing courses 12/22/2020 1:33:00 PM View Count 12746 DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering two free virtual ice fishing courses to individuals who have little to no ice fishing experience or would like to further improve their current skills.
Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over 12/15/2020 2:29:00 PM View Count 3965 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are ready to get out for the popular early ice fishing season.
Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over 12/15/2020 12:48:00 PM View Count 1853 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are ready to get out for the popular early ice fishing season.
Register Now: Environmental Management System (EMS) Interactive Virtual Implementation Webinar Series 12/11/2020 1:10:00 PM View Count 1733 Since 2014, Pollution Prevention Services has hosted various EMS In Depth workshops for Iowa environmental professionals that offers expert support in the development and continuous improvement of your EMS. This year, due to COVID -19, we are conducting a webinar series that in four 4-hour segments will walk you through the steps to implementing an EMS for your facility.
Register Now: Environmental Management System (EMS) Interactive Virtual Implementation Webinar Series 12/8/2020 7:42:00 PM View Count 2283 Since 2014, Pollution Prevention Services has hosted various EMS In Depth workshops for Iowa environmental professionals that offers expert support in the development and continuous improvement of your EMS.
2021 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/8/2020 7:15:00 PM View Count 9300 Iowans can buy 2021 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2020 expire on Jan. 10.
Iowa DNR offices closed additional day for Thanksgiving holiday 11/18/2020 6:55:00 AM View Count 2646 DES MOINES, Iowa -- All Iowa Department of Natural Resources offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 25 through Friday, Nov. 27. Normal business operations will resume on Monday, Nov. 30.
Air Quality permits under review 11/5/2020 11:42:00 AM View Count 2036 DES MOINES – The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and air quality. DNR’s permitting staff review each permit application to ensure facilities comply with state and federal air quality requirements.
DNR conservation officer and park ranger help rescue stranded boaters at Big Creek 6/16/2020 1:30:00 PM View Count 2751 POLK CITY, Iowa – On Sunday, June 14, a DNR conservation officer and a DNR park ranger responded to a group of three stranded boaters at Big Creek.
DNR officers help overturned personal watercraft on Lake Manawa 6/16/2020 1:28:00 PM View Count 2403 COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa – The DNR and Council Bluffs Fire Department were notified of a personal watercraft that had overturned on Lake Manawa, Sunday, June 14.
New opportunities encourage Iowans to visit state parks, support local tourism this summer 6/11/2020 9:33:00 AM View Count 5765 The Iowa Tourism Office and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources today announced two new opportunities for Iowans to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Iowa state parks and also to support tourism attractions and businesses impacted by the coronavirus crisis.
Personal Flotation Devices save family of four at Green Valley State Park 5/5/2020 11:59:00 AM View Count 5308 CRESTON, Iowa – On April 28, 2020, at approximately 5:00pm, a bystander called 911 after noticing a capsized raft with a family of four on Green Valley Lake.
DNR Conservation Officer recognized as Officer of the Year for NWTF Iowa Chapter 4/14/2020 2:24:00 PM View Count 3486 State Conservation Officer Tyson Brown, with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources serving Marshall and Grundy counties, was named the Officer of the Year by the Iowa chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation.
Ice-out channel catfish are biting 3/10/2020 11:47:00 AM View Count 6349 Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and the large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone. The bite starts sooner in the southern Iowa impoundment since they lose ice a week or two before northeast Iowa natural lakes.
DNR officials help rescue man in Lake Wapello 2/25/2020 7:40:00 AM View Count 3507 DRAKESVILLE, Iowa – Iowa DNR officials helped rescue a man that had fallen through the ice at Lake Wapello in Davis County Monday night around 5:30.
New collectible hard card now available 2/18/2020 11:38:00 AM View Count 11616 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources 2020 collectors’ card featuring wildlife artwork by Iowa-native Larry Zach is on sale.
2019 hunting, fishing license sales 2/18/2020 11:33:00 AM View Count 3886 In 2019, Iowa residents purchased…
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/11/2020 2:03:00 PM View Count 2815 Des Moines – Permanent ice shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20. Ice shelter owners are encouraged not to wait until the last minute to get their shelter off the ice. If a shelter falls through the ice, the owner is responsible for getting it out of the lake.
Trout stocking at Ada Hayden Heritage Park postponed 1/28/2020 3:39:00 PM View Count 3913 Ames, Iowa – The trout stocking and family trout fishing event scheduled for this Saturday, Feb. 1, at Ada Hayden Heritage Park, has been postponed due to unsafe ice conditions for the expected large crowd.
DNR warns again of deteriorating ice conditions after another incident 1/6/2020 6:47:00 AM View Count 4572 LEHIGH, Iowa – The DNR is again reminding Iowans of deteriorating ice conditions after another extremely dangerous situation took place at Brushy Creek Lake on January 2, 2020.
DNR conservation officer assists with ice rescue 12/30/2019 9:24:00 AM View Count 4345 WARREN COUNTY, Iowa – On December 27, around 3:15pm, Warren County Sheriff’s Office dispatch received a call came of two people that had gone through the ice at Summerset State Park and were yelling for help.