Iowa Department of Natural Resources
To conserve and enhance our natural resources in cooperation with individuals and organizations to improve the quality of life for Iowans and ensure a legacy for future generations. http://www.iowadnr.gov http://www.twitter.com/iowadnr
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Location:
Des Moines, IA, 50319-0034
Phone:
515-281-5918
 
Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa Department of Natural Resources wonders if there was something you'd like to do in Iowa's great outdoors but don't feel you have the skills or knowledge level to attempt that activity?

2 hours ago
Tony Bibbs
Tony Bibbs
Harvesting natures edible foods (mushrooms, berries, asparagus, etc). I mean, I know some but so many poisonous look-a-likes.
2 hours ago
Donna Schauer
Donna Schauer
I agree with Tony. What fun that class would be!
2 hours ago
Seth Moomey
Seth Moomey
Yeah, I would enjoy learning about that as well. I also dont know a lot about trapping, its just not something I grew up with the way I did hunting and fishing so I am pretty clueless.
2 hours ago
Derek

Derek sup DNR

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Jinny Carmen Wagner
Yesterday at 11:11am
Jeff Verner
Jeff Verner
do fish swim?
Yesterday at 11:23am
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Joli Vollers, Conservation Safety Officer Tips to having a safe and successful hunting season. For more information: www.iowadnr.gov
Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa Department of Natural Resources has a follow up question regarding this past weekend ... did you get outdoors? And if so... what did you do?

Yesterday at 9:09am
Angie Tallman
Angie Tallman
walked the trails in ledges, took my kids to the zoo, went for a walk along some country roads.....you can't keep me inside or at home in weather like this!
Yesterday at 11:31am
Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa Department of Natural Resources hopes you can find some time to get out and enjoy Iowa's outdoors with what promises to be awesome weather this weekend.

November 6 at 2:33pm
Tammy Domonoske
Tammy Domonoske
Not a problem....will do!
Sat at 3:24pm
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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Next to the shotgun, a realistic spread of duck or goose decoys is the waterfowler's most important tool. Limited only by the buyer's pocketbook, purchasing a set of decoys is as simple as a trip to your favorite sales outlet or online retailer. ...
Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa Department of Natural Resources reminds hunters and trappers that you must have a furharvester license and have paid the habitat fee to hunt all furbearers, except coyote and groundhog, and to trap any furbearing animal.

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa Department of Natural Resources notes that furbearer hunting seasons begin this next weekend in Iowa. For a full listing follow the link below and download the handy "Quick Reference Card." Safe hunting!

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The Iowa DNR Law Enforcement Bureau offers a variety of recreational education safety programs to students age 12 or older.
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Do you have a hunting or fishing photo you would like to submit to be considered for posting on our Conservation Law Enforcement Flickr Photo Gallery?
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DNR AmeriCorps members are hosting two volunteer maintenance days at Banner Lakes At Summerset State Park on November 8th and November 14th 2009.
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Jeff Barnes, Iowa Recreational Safety Officer Tips to having a safe and successful hunting season. For more information: www.iowadnr.gov
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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Jeff Barnes, Iowa Recreational Safety Officer Tips to having a safe and successful hunting season. For more information: www.iowadnr.gov
Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Iowa Department of Natural Resources notes that pheasant (Oct 31-Jan 10), quail (Oct 31-Jan 31) and jack rabbit (Oct 31-Nov 30) seasons begin this weekend. Remember your blaze orange and hunt safe.

October 27 at 12:36pm
Susan Clark
Susan Clark
If anyone is in the Greene County area this Saturday, we're having our Pheasants Forever Banquet that evening. It will be at the Greene County fairgrounds, the doors open at 5 pm. Come brag about your opening day hunt and help support, not only, pheasants but many other species and their habitat.
October 27 at 6:54pm
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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McGREGOR - It's the end of October and air and ground temperatures are cooling rapidly. For the cold blooded reptiles that inhabit the rugged bluff country northeastern Iowa, it's time to head for underground denning areas.