by O. Kay Henderson | Sep 1, 2023 | News, Outdoors
An Iowa Department of Natural Resources expert says many of the state’s rivers may not be deep enough for canoes and kayaks right now. The DNR’s Todd Robertson is a certified canoe instructor. “The majority of water trails and rivers that we have...
by Dar Danielson | Aug 30, 2023 | News, Outdoors
The results from the DNR’s annual roadside survey show a 15% increase in the number of pheasants counted this year. Wildlife research biologist, Todd Bogenschutz says they counted 23 birds for each route. “Our best, best statewide average since 2015, so I...
by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 29, 2023 | News, Outdoors
With highs forecast in the 90s across much of Iowa this weekend, it won’t feel at all like fall, but an autumnal activity will kick off that’s a sure sign the cooler weather is coming soon. Nate Carr, an Iowa DNR conservation officer for Hamilton and...
by Dar Danielson | Aug 2, 2023 | News, Outdoors
The Iowa DNR says a sample from a road-kill deer in Marshal County has tested positive for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). DNR biometrician, Tyler Harms, says it’s the first detection there. “This will be our 16th county that we’ve detected the...
by O. Kay Henderson | Aug 2, 2023 | Fires/Accidents/Disasters, News
Seven Iowans are in southwest Montana, working for the U.S. Forest Service to fight a fire that’s already consumed 1700 acres in a national forest. Three other Iowans are in Texas right now, dealing with wildfires there. Gail Kantak, the fire supervisor for the...
