Spring Turkey Seasons 3/29/2016 7:35:00 AM View Count 7647 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.
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 6117 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.
Spring Turkey Hunting Safety Tips 3/22/2016 8:35:00 AM View Count 4886 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 4158 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.
Summer Seasonal Positions Available in Iowa State Parks 2/16/2016 8:21:00 AM View Count 12997 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Parks Bureau is looking for job applicants for approximately 50 summer recreational aide openings in 22 parks around the state.
Missouri and Big Sioux Rivers Paddlefish Fishing Season Opens March 1 2/16/2016 8:16:00 AM View Count 5600 The paddlefish fishing season opens March 1 on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers and runs through April 15 (sunrise to sunset). The paddlefish season was opened on these rivers March 1, 2015 after being closed since 1986 due to concerns of habitat loss and declining population numbers.
Walleye Season on Iowa Great Lakes Closes Feb 15 2/2/2016 7:18:00 AM View Count 4656 SPIRIT LAKE – The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through February 14, 2016. After that date it will be closed and reopens again on May 7, 2016. These are the only Iowa lakes that have a closed season for walleye.
Locations Added, Removed from Fall Hunting and Trapping Listening Sessions 2/2/2016 7:14:00 AM View Count 4292 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.
Proposed Waterfowl Seasons and Zones Available for Public Comment, Topic of March 8 Meeting 2/2/2016 7:07:00 AM View Count 6750 Waterfowl hunters have the opportunity to comment on proposed 2016 Iowa waterfowl seasons that were approved during the Jan. 20 meeting of the Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Remaining Hunting Seasons Starting to Close 12/29/2015 6:54:00 AM View Count 5370 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.
Don't Wait Till the Last Minute to Purchase Second Shotgun Deer Season Licenses 12/8/2015 6:56:00 AM View Count 5343 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.
Don't Wait Till the Last Minute to Purchase Shotgun Deer Season Licenses 11/24/2015 7:15:00 AM View Count 6572 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.
Iowa's Popular Furbearer Season Opens Nov 7 11/3/2015 7:53:00 AM View Count 5146 Iowa is at the top of another national list, ranking in the top five in the country for the number of furharvesters.
Waterfowl Zones and Seasons Topic of DNR Listening Sessions 10/27/2015 8:41:00 AM View Count 4511 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is holding six meetings across the state to receive input from waterfowl hunters on waterfowl zones and seasons.
Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Begins October 17 10/13/2015 10:26:00 AM View Count 14843 Iowa’s popular early muzzleloader deer season is an opportunity for hunters to pursue deer using muzzle loading rifles or pistols. The early muzzleloader deer season runs from Oct. 17-25.