Dove Season Begins September 1 8/16/2016 1:47:00 PM View Count 13779 Iowa’s sunflower fields will be busy places over the next few weeks as doves begin to gather for migration and rows of sunflowers get mowed in preparation for the opening of dove hunting season.
2016 Small Game & Upland Hunting Seasons 5/3/2016 1:19:00 PM View Count 6057 2016 small game and upland hunting seasons have been posted.
Walleye Season Opens May 7 On Iowa's Great Lakes 5/3/2016 1:18:00 PM View Count 10380 The 140th walleye fishing season officially opens May 7 at Spirit Lake, East and West Okoboji lakes.
Commission Approves Iowa Migratory Game Bird Seasons 4/19/2016 7:51:00 AM View Count 5149 The 2016-17 migratory game bird seasons were approved Thursday by the Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Iowa's Deer Seasons Approved for Public Comment 4/19/2016 7:49:00 AM View Count 5634 Iowa’s proposed 2016-17 deer hunting seasons were approved for public comment Thursday by the Natural Resource Commission of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The proposal included a status quo county antlerless license quota and maintained the buck only restriction for select counties in northwest Iowa during early muzzleloader season and first shotgun season.
Spring Turkey Seasons 3/29/2016 7:35:00 AM View Count 7713 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 6166 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 4933 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 4216 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 13058 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 5635 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 4686 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 4344 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 6800 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 5415 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 5396 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 6632 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 5190 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 4546 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 14901 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.