Littered car doors lead to hunting violations in Wisconsin
The DNR and partner agencies closed a case with multiple violations, including attempted theft and illegal hunting. The investigation began in September 2022 as a littering case.
Wisconsin artist paints winning Ohio duck stamp
Sam Timm’s painting of an American wigeon pair was selected as the winner of the 2023 Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp Design Competition held on Saturday, Feb. 18, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Timm’s painting will be displayed on the Ohio Wetlands Habitat Stamp that is issued in 2024.
Iowa fishing report for the week of March 17, 2023
A look at the fishing report from across Iowa for the week of March 17, 2023.
Birders of all skill levels are invited to Iowa Ornithologists’ Union spring meeting, May 5 – 7, in West Des Moines
The Iowa Ornithologists’ Union is celebrating it’s 100-year anniversary as part of its annual spring meeting, May 5-7, at the Stine Barn and grounds, 4000 Turnberry Drive, in West Des Moines. Anyone who enjoys birding is invited to attend and there is no requirement to attend the entire weekend.
Ohio trout stocking schedule changes to bring more opportunity to anglers
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife will release 84,000 rainbow trout in 88 lakes and ponds beginning Thursday, March 16. The DOW will stock smaller waters with hopes fish are caught and kept.
Public invited to see annual courtship display of prairie chickens in Kellerton, Iowa
Prairie Chicken Day at the Kellerton Wildlife Management Area in Ringgold County is set for April 1, 2023. Activities originate from the viewing platform on 300th Avenue, southwest of Kellerton.
Ohio’s 2023 hunting, fishing licenses on sale now
Licenses can be purchased at wildohio.gov, on the HuntFish OH mobile app, or at participating agents statewide.
Ohio’s tax checkoff program can benefit wildlife
Ohioans can contribute to the Ohio DNR’s (ODNR) conservation efforts by donating a portion of their state income tax refund to support the state’s wildlife and state nature preserves.
Channel catfish bite is on after ice out in Iowa
After eating light during the winter, channel catfish put the feed bag on in early spring, cleaning up small fish that died over the winter. Search for actively feeding fish on windblown shorelines and points where dead fish are piled up and the shallow water warms quickly.
