Habitat planning for bad weather is key to supporting pheasant populations 12/10/2024 12:21:00 PM View Count 1749 The first snow of the season is a popular event with pheasant hunters because it often sends the birds to cover where hunters expect to find them. And while a little snow is good, too much snow can be bad, burying waste grains that are an important food source and collapsing marginal habitat.
Gull Point State Park lodge and shelter to open for 2024 3/12/2024 11:39:00 AM View Count 2803 OKOBOJI – The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is opening the Gull Point State Park lodge and shelter for reservations, starting March 20. The facilities were initially closed for the 2024 season due to a planned renovation project, including upgrades to roads and campsite infrastructure. That project is on hold due to construction delays.
DNR to host public meeting on Big Creek State Park shelter improvements 2/27/2024 3:44:00 PM View Count 2579 POLK CITY - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host an open house on March 7 to discuss plans for replacing shelters throughout the park.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/6/2024 12:04:00 PM View Count 3464 DES MOINES – Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from state-owned lands and waters, including parking lots and boat ramps by Feb. 20.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/7/2023 8:15:00 PM View Count 6534 DES MOINES – Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/8/2022 1:30:00 PM View Count 2297 DES MOINES – Ice fishing shelters, left unattended, must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by Feb. 20.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/10/2021 6:49:00 AM View Count 3045 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.
Iowa State Parks open more facilities across the state 6/2/2020 11:43:00 AM View Count 4807 DES MOINES, IA – This week, more facilities are open in Iowa state parks according to the Governor’s proclamation.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/11/2020 2:03:00 PM View Count 2762 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.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/5/2019 11:05:00 AM View Count 3141 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.
Pilot Knob State Park Hosting “Back to Basics” Outdoor Skills Class 3/20/2018 12:53:00 PM View Count 5783 For those interested in learning outdoor skills that go “back to the basics,” join DNR Park Ranger Michael Strauser and volunteer instructors at a one-day class at Pilot Knob State Park near Forest City, on Sat., April 28 from 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/6/2018 1:09:00 PM View Count 4297 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.
Iowa’s state parks have campsites, lodges and shelters available for Fourth of July weekend 6/20/2017 12:59:00 PM View Count 10237 Iowa’s state parks are gearing up to welcome thousands of campers, cabin renters, picnickers and outdoor enthusiasts for the Fourth of July weekend.
Ice fishing shelters must be removed by Feb. 20 2/7/2017 11:53:00 AM View Count 3869 DES MOINES – Permanent ice shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by February 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.
Food Plots for Pheasants and Quail Provide Needed Shelter 4/12/2016 7:35:00 AM View Count 10988 Boone – Each winter, food plots of corn, sorghum, or other grains are used by all kinds of wildlife for survival.
7 Tips to Keep you Safe Outdoors in a Storm 3/23/2016 4:55:00 AM View Count 14431 It’s one thing to be caught half a block from the house in a blizzard or thunderstorm. But what do you do if a storm comes up suddenly when you are camping, hiking or boating?
Permanent Ice Fishing Shelters Must Be Removed By Feb. 20 2/2/2016 7:42:00 AM View Count 5220 DES MOINES – Permanent ice shelters must be removed from all state-owned lands and waters by February 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.