The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says a tissue sample from a road killed deer collected on the south side of Sioux City shows a high likelihood that the deer was infected with Chronic Wasting Disease or CWD. The DNR's Tyler Harms says that first test is enough for them to take additional … [Read more...]
Deer hunters preparing for shotgun opener
Many thousands of deer hunters will be combing Iowa's fields and forests this weekend as the first of two shotgun seasons will open Saturday. Tyler Harms, a wildlife biometrician with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, expects it to be a busy weekend and he reminds hunters to wear their … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving pheasant hunt is a tradition for some families
Thanksgiving brings family members together for the big meal -- and for some it's also a time for a family pheasant hunt. DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says it is something to consider. "Everybody comes back and visits the family for the holiday and the biggest issue is -- can you … [Read more...]
Men charged with shooting a trumpeter swan while duck hunting
Three men are charged with illegally shooting a trumpeter swan at the Cedar Bottoms Wildlife Management Area in Muscatine County. Conservation officer Derrick Slutts says he investigated after getting a tip that the swan had been shot Sunday. "I was able to collect some evidence at the scene -- … [Read more...]
State increases bobcat bag limit in some counties as population increases
The bobcat comeback in Iowa continues and that's led the Iowa DNR to raise the trapping limit in the area where they are most prevalent in the state. DNR wildlife biologist Vince Evelsizer, says they are moving from a one bobcat limit up to three across the southern three tiers of counties in … [Read more...]
Coyotes remain a popular draw for Iowa hunters and trappers
Iowa saw a record number of coyotes taken last year and a DNR furbearer biologist says they remain the hot animal to hunt and trap. Vince Evelsizer says there were more than 18,000 coyotes taken last year. "Typically it's been 12 to 13 thousand in recent years, which is higher than recent years … [Read more...]
Birds should be abundant as hunters open pheasant season
The man who tracks pheasant numbers in the state is expecting a good season when hunters take to the fields this weekend. DNR wildlife biologist Todd Bogenschutz says the roadside survey in August usually gives him a good idea of what to expect. He says the counts were down a little bit … [Read more...]
Glidden father and son charged with illegally taking deer
A father and son from Glidden in Carroll County are accused of several deer hunting violations. DNR Conservation officer, Andrea Bevington, says the charges came after an on-line tip. Thirty-nine-year-old Joshua Snyder and his 59-year-old father Kenneth Snyder are charged in the case. "This all … [Read more...]
More federal land in Iowa opened up for hunting
More federal land is being opened up for fishing and hunting in Iowa as part of the Trump administration’s move to make public land more accessible. Margaret Everson, of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, says 1.4 million acres were added to open areas this year, including at Neal Smith Wildlife … [Read more...]
Flooding could limit access in some areas as duck season opens
The duck season is set to open this weekend and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports that access to several of their popular public wildlife management areas in southwest Iowa have been cut off by floodwater. DNR wildlife biologist Matt Dollison says parts of the Riverton area's … [Read more...]