Fish Iowa! and First Catch Center offer webinar on ice fishing basics 12/21/2021 3:51:00 PM View Count 2392 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 7740 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 2601 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 2999 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 2121 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 1930 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 5338 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 4311 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 3645 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 3046 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 2427 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 2908 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 3971 In 2020, Iowa residents purchased…
Iowa DNR adds four conservation officers 1/12/2021 12:36:00 PM View Count 5186 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 2811 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 3561 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 2665 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 12537 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 3906 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 1809 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 1702 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 2222 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 9224 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 2585 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 1999 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 2700 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 2343 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 5682 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 5259 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 3446 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 6305 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 3454 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 11463 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 3848 In 2019, Iowa residents purchased…
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/11/2020 2:03:00 PM View Count 2764 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 3869 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 4521 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 4304 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.
2020 hunting, fishing licenses on sale Dec. 15 12/10/2019 11:59:00 AM View Count 7292 Iowans can buy 2020 resident hunting, fishing and other licenses on Dec. 15. Licenses purchased for 2019 expire on Jan. 10.
Stay safe as Iowa lakes freeze over 11/19/2019 2:10:00 PM View Count 3979 The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds over much of Iowa. Anglers are starting to get out for the popular early ice fishing season.
Tomorrow’s trout stocking at Bacon Creek postponed 11/7/2019 3:10:00 PM View Count 4051 SIOUX CITY – The trout stocking scheduled for tomorrow, Nov. 8 at Bacon Creek has been postponed due to forecast low temperatures that could cause the lake to freeze and create unsafe ice and fishing conditions.
Iowa DNR concludes investigation into Court Ave incident 10/10/2019 1:52:00 PM View Count 2711 The Iowa DNR has concluded an internal investigation into the incident on September 20th involving two DNR Conservation Officers, determining no violation of current DNR policies. Due to concerns raised during the investigation, the Iowa DNR plans to review our policies to ensure they fully reflect the expectations of conservation officers.
Two DNR Conservation Officers placed on leave following incident Thursday 9/21/2019 3:48:00 PM View Count 2666 DES MOINES, Iowa – Two DNR Conservation Officers have been placed on paid administrative leave following an incident that took place Thursday, Sept., 19, involving their response to a dispute between two women at the corner of 2nd and Court avenues in downtown Des Moines.
New crayfish harvest regulation on Storm Lake 9/17/2019 1:31:00 PM View Count 4769 STORM LAKE, Iowa – To help reduce the spread of rusty crayfish to other waterbodies in Iowa, licensed bait dealers can no longer harvest any crayfish species from Storm Lake. Crayfish collected for bait from Storm Lake for personal use can only be used in Storm Lake and cannot be transported live from the lake.
Rice Lake use soars after lake renovation 9/17/2019 1:25:00 PM View Count 4347 LAKE MILLS, Iowa - Trevis and Kris Erickson saw as business opportunity emerge 150 feet from the front of their new home.