Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Aug. 6, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Aug. 6, 2026.
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Minnesota DNR invites conversation about wildlife from public
All citizens interested in wildlife are invited to chat with Minnesota DNR wildlife managers in DNR offices across the state, or by phone, on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
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Minnesota DNR seeks public input on new Leech Lake plan
The Minnesota DNR is inviting citizens interested in Leech Lake fisheries management to share their thoughts on a draft update of the fisheries management plan for the lake.
The DNR last updated the Leech Lake Fisheries Management Plan in 2021, and in the new plan, the agency is aiming to reflect current public values and attitudes about how the lake should be managed.
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Winners chosen for Minnesota’s 2027 trout and salmon stamp, walleye stamp contests
Minneapolis artist Melissa Mickelson has won the Minnesota 2027 trout and salmon stamp contest with an acrylic painting of a lake trout, and Virginia artist John Barnard is the winner of the 2027 walleye stamp contest with an oil painting of a walleye. Judging for both contests was held on July 30.
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Study shows fallen trees in shallow water provide ecosystem benefits
A fisheries research project in Vilas County nicknamed “fish sticks” has been recognized with a Sport Fish Restoration Project Award, presented by the American Fisheries Society (AFS).
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Wisconsin wardens contact 1,700 boaters during Operation Dry Water over July 4th
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation wardens contacted more than 1,700 boat and personal watercraft (PWC) operators during this year’s Operation Dry Water campaign that took place over the weekend of July 3-5.
Operation Dry Water is a national law enforcement initiative dedicated to reducing alcohol and drug-related boating incidents and fatalities through education and enforcement with the goal of providing safe waterways for all.
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Iowa’s statewide fishing report on July 30, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report across the state on July 30, 2026.
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Wisconsin DNR honors its 2025 Warden of the Year
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources announced that Lt. Jonathan Kaiser was named the 2025 Warden of the Year.
Known among the DNR Division of Public Safety and Resource Protection’s conservation wardens as the go-to dependable teammate, Lt. Kaiser has spent his entire career perfecting the community policing model, and his performance is second to none.
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Iowa’s pheasant population survey begins Aug. 1
Iowa’s annual pheasant survey begins Aug. 1, and with a mixed bag of regional weather indicators, hunters are eager to see the results.
The statewide survey is conducted by Iowa Department of Natural Resources staff between Aug. 1-15, who drive 225, 30-mile routes on gravel roads at dawn on mornings with heavy dew. Hen pheasants will move their broods to the edge of the gravel road to dry off before they begin feeding, which makes them easier to count.
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