Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 8, 2026
A look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Jan. 8, 2026.
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More than 648,000 fish added to 76 Michigan locations this past fall
This past fall, the Department of Natural Resources stocked fish in waters across Michigan that will provide angling opportunities in seasons to come.
The fall 2025 effort saw DNR crews stock seven different species at 76 locations throughout the state: 648,557 fish, weighing in at a total of 8.6 tons.
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Learn about fisheries management in northern Wisconsin during upcoming DNR public meetings
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a series of informational meetings across the northern regions of the state to educate the public on various fisheries management and habitat topics.
The meetings are part of a spotlight series highlighting various fisheries in Green Bay, the Winnebago System and inland waters in northern Wisconsin.
Minnesota DNR recognizes nine conservation officers for lifesaving efforts
The Minnesota DNR Enforcement Division recently recognized nine conservation officers for their lifesaving efforts in the past few months.
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Minnesota DNR releases total deer harvest numbers from 2025
Hunters harvested 186,203 deer during the 2025 hunting season, which is a statewide 9% increase from the 2024 hunting season, according to preliminary figures from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The statewide harvest was 5% higher than the five-year average.
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Iowa DNR reminds paddlers that water is dangerously cold despite spring-like air temps
With a couple of above average temperatures forecast this week, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds all paddlers that water temperatures remain dangerously cool even though air temperatures feel more like spring.
“Many paddlers, especially those just starting out, don’t realize how cold the water really is,” said Todd Robertson, Iowa DNR River Programs Water Trails coordinator.
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Twelve new Minnesota conservation officers now afield
Twelve new Minnesota DNR conservation officers have completed their training and now occupy previously vacant field stations across the state.
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Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Dec. 31, 2025
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Dec. 31, 2025.
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Icon of the wetlands, Iowa’s trumpeter swan population continues to grow
Iowa’s trumpeter swans attempted a modern-day record 158 nests in 2025, which is an increase of 17% over 2022. The nesting data is from the most recent statewide observation survey completed in December.
“It’s a neat story about the restoration. We spent a lot of time and effort to get the population established and its really taking off right now,” said Orrin Jones, state waterfowl biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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