Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Sept. 19, 2025
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report on Sept. 19, 2025.
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Deer bag limits could be reduced in three Ohio counties hit hardest by EHD
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife proposed reducing the white-tailed deer bag limit in Athens, Meigs, and Washington counties from three deer to two in response to an unprecedented outbreak of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD) in these locations.
If approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council, the proposed bag limit reduction would take effect on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, coinciding with opening day of the seven-day deer gun season.
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Zebra mussel larvae found in Minnesota’s Vermilion, Kab, Crane, Namakan
Analysis of water samples collected as part of a long-term monitoring project have shown small but measurable numbers of zebra mussel larvae, called veligers, in Lake Vermilion, Lake Kabetogama, Crane Lake, and Namakan Lake, all in St. Louis County.
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Diversifying, enhancing habitat at Iowa’s Sugema Wildlife Area benefits birds, and local recreation
The Sugema Wildlife Area-Lacey-Keosauqua State Park-Shimek State Forest areas make up a hub of outdoor recreation in far southeast Iowa, six miles from the Missouri state line.
“This area has something for everyone — hiking, biking, hunting, bird watching, paddling, fishing, camping, fall colors, antiquing, sightseeing – there’s a lot of things to do around here,” said Jeff Glaw, wildlife biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
New addition provides access to west side of Iowa’s Ventura Marsh
A new 70-acre addition to Ventura Marsh’s southwest corner will provide access to the west side of the popular wildlife area and filter runoff from 200 acres of land before entering the popular marsh.
The addition was a donation facilitated by the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation who worked with private citizens to purchase the property and secure funding for the habitat development projects.
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Campground at Iowa’s Lewis and Clark State Park to close due to hazardous tree removal
Due to safety concerns created from dead or dying cottonwood trees, the Lewis and Clark State Park campground is closed until further notice. The DNR will remove hazardous trees while the campground is closed.
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Wisconsin’s fall duck, goose outlook again on bright side
Spring waterfowl surveys point to stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds, so Wisconsin waterfowl hunters should be excited about the 2025 season.
Based on the available data, the DNR is expecting another great season for duck hunters in Wisconsin, according to Taylor Finger, the DNR’s waterfowl ecologist.
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Special wildlife council meeting planned to discuss outbreak of EHD in southeast Ohio
The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife announced that the Ohio Wildlife Council will convene in Athens on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 4:30 p.m. for a special meeting. All meetings of the Ohio Wildlife Council are open to the public.
This special meeting is to brief the Ohio Wildlife Council on the current epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) outbreak in specific areas of southeast Ohio, as well as to answer questions from the council and the public.
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Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Sept. 11, 2025
NORTHWEST Black Hawk Lake Water levels are several inches over the crest of the spillway. Water temperature are in the low 70s. Black Bullhead – Fair: Use nightcrawlers fished on or near bottom from shore. Most bullheads are 10- to 12-inches. Black Crappie – Fair: Try fishing from the fish house in Town Bay and
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