Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Dec. 23, 2025
A look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Dec. 23, 2025.
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Ohio gun hunters kill nearly 16,000 deer in bonus weekend
Hunters checked 15,835 white-tailed deer on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 20-21, during Ohio’s gun hunting weekend, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Last year, hunters took 17,386 deer during the bonus gun weekend, and the three-year average is 16,010.
This season, the Division of Wildlife has increased its efforts to help hunters donate their deer to food pantries.
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State hunters see high success rates during Wisconsin’s recently-completed elk season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) celebrates the completion of the 2025 elk hunting season. The state’s eighth managed elk hunt opened on Oct. 18 and concluded Dec. 19.
“This elk season marks another rewarding hunt for 13 lucky state hunters,” said Christina Kizewski, DNR Central Elk Zone biologist. “The opportunity to establish a close relationship with the elk hunters and witness the excitement each one had was very special.”
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Canada geese test positive for avian influenza at Iowa’s Green Valley Lake, Lake of Three Fires
H5 avian influenza has been confirmed in Canada geese at Green Valley Lake and at Lake of Three Fires, Iowa wildlife officials announced on Thursday.
Staff with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) collected dead geese for testing at Iowa State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Lab. Results were available late Wednesday.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Dec. 18, 2025
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Dec. 18, 2025.
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Mystery solved: Elusive cougar cubs documented again in Michigan
Nine months after two cougar kittens were documented in the Upper Peninsula, a new trail camera photo indicates the elusive animals are still alive and living with their mother.
The Michigan DNR verified a Dec. 6, 2025 photo of an adult cougar being followed by two kittens down a snowy trail in central Ontonagon County. The last time the kittens were documented – in early March – they were only about two months old and their mother was not in sight, raising concerns about the kittens’ survival.
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Minnesota DNR permanently protects 16,000 acres in northland
This fall, the Minnesota DNR finalized one of its largest land acquisitions in recent history, resulting in the permanent protection of nearly 16,000 acres of forested land across a 10-county area in northern Minnesota.
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Michigan DNR fisheries staff collected more than 16 million trout and salmon eggs this season
The Department of Natural Resources stocks fish in Michigan waters every year, providing fishing opportunities and helping maintain healthy ecosystems.
The DNR has been working hard this fall gathering the necessary eggs to produce fish for stocking.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Dec. 11, 2025
Here’s a look at the statewide fishing report across Iowa on Dec. 11, 2025.
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