The Iowa Natural Resources Commission has given the go-ahead for an expansion of the bobcat hunting zones in the state. DNR wildlife specialist Vince Evelsizer says the proposal will expand the bobcat harvest into three counties. "Dubuque, Delaware, and Jones Counties. The reason for that is … [Read more...]
Changes proposed for deer harvest limits in several counties
The state Natural Resources Commission has given preliminary approval to some changes in deer hunting regulations that will impact several counties. The DNR's Tyler Harms says general deer licenses are being reestablished for all seasons in Hamilton, Webster, and Wright counties. "For the past … [Read more...]
Sales of hunting and fishing licenses increase across the board
The Iowa Natural Resources Commission got a report on the record increases in the sale of hunting and fishing licenses during their meeting Wednesday. The Conservation and Recreation Administrator for the DNR, Pete Hildreth, gave a report that started with fishing licenses. "We had 439,760 … [Read more...]
Special coat could save your life during ice fishing
Iowans who love to ice fish might consider adding a new piece of high-tech outerwear to their gear bag -- what's known as a float coat. Susan Stocker, the boating law administrator and education coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, says float coats offer protection from … [Read more...]
Licenses now on sale for paddlefish in western Iowa
Licenses are now on sale for one of the more unique fish you can catch in Iowa. You can buy a license for paddlefish on the Missouri and Big Sioux River for the season that opens in February. Regional Fisheries Supervisor, Chris Larson, says interest in the paddlefish season has been up and down … [Read more...]
Winter fishing season is here, but be sure you’re not on thin ice
With the frigid air that's lingered over Iowa the past week or so, many of the state's rivers, lakes and streams have iced over to the point where ice fishing is starting to become possible. Joe Larscheid, chief of the Iowa DNR's Fisheries Bureau, says it's already a popular pastime for thousands … [Read more...]
DNR says pheasant hunting okay in pandemic
Some holiday traditions are being altered or put on hold with the concern about the pandemic. Iowa Department of Natural Resources biologist, Todd Bogenschutz, says hunting pheasants during the Thanksgiving holiday is one thing you don't have to give up. "If you've got access to land or on the … [Read more...]
Good numbers bring high hopes for pheasant season
Saturday marks the opening of pheasant hunting season and a hunting preserve and lodge operator in northwest Iowa is expecting to see a good number of hunters. The "Hole in the Wall" is located in Plymouth County near Akron, and manager Joe Cain, says COVID-19 may have an impact on the number of … [Read more...]
DNR asking hunters again to make deer donations to feed the hungry
The Iowa DNR is asking deer hunters to take part in a program once again this year that donates venison to help feed the hungry. Coordinator Alicia Plathe says the Help Us Stop Hunger or HUSH program has donated millions of meals since 2003. "Once a hunter is successful in their harvest and they … [Read more...]
DNR hatcheries still open for outside viewing
If you are looking to get out of the house and take an Iowa trip, the supervisor of the DNR's Northeast Iowa regional fisheries suggests visiting one of the state's hatcheries. Mike Steuck, says can see a bit of nature. "The outside hatcheries are open...sunrise to sunset. You can go look at the … [Read more...]