Iowa’s statewide fishing report on July 2, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on July 2, 2026.
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Latest Wisconsin waterfowl survey shows stable populations, habitat conditions
The Wisconsin DNR announced that data is now available from the annual spring survey of breeding waterfowl. The survey indicated stable population numbers and habitat conditions for migratory birds.
The data from this survey is used as part of the overall survey of breeding waterfowl in North America, and the information helps the DNR make management decisions about waterfowl in Wisconsin.
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Wisconsin DNR announces ’26 ruffed grouse and pheasant survey results
The Wisconsin DNR last week announced that 2026 data is now available from annual spring surveys of Wisconsin ruffed grouse and pheasant.
Pheasant observations were above the five-year average for the third consecutive year. The results of the ruffed grouse survey are on track with the 10-year population trend.
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More wetland acreage enhanced in Ohio
As part of Gov. Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio Initiative, the Ohio DNR (ODNR) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently to celebrate the completion of a wetland project at Funk-DeWald Nature Preserve. The preserve, managed by Heidelberg University, now has a new 16-acre wetland complex and vernal pool complex.
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Minnesota DNR adds five counties to deer feeding and attractant ban
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has added five counties to a deer feeding and attractant ban to reduce the risk of chronic wasting disease spread, following detections of CWD in wild deer in new areas of the state last year.
“Where people place food or attractants out for deer, higher numbers of deer tend to congregate in one place,” said Paul Burr, acting big game program leader.
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Walleyes, pike, muskies ran small in last survey on Teal Lake in Wisconsin’s Sawyer County
While Teal Lake sits in Wisconsin’s famous-for-fishing Sawyer County, the lake sits a solid 25 miles east of Hayward, Sawyer County’s fishing epicenter. Along with Lost Land and Ghost lakes, Teal is part of the Quiet Lakes Region where there is a 10 mph speed limit that essentially quashes any thoughts of water skiing or wake surfing.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on June 11, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on June 11, 2026.
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Two new teams join Minnesota DNR’s K9 Unit
After several months of intensive training, two new dog/handler teams have earned their detection certification and joined the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ K9 Unit.
The two teams – Conservation Officer Matt Brodin and K9 Molly (Brainerd) and CO Mitch Nowak and K9 Hank (St. Peter) – will increase the K9 Unit’s ability to detect aquatic invasive species, assist in search and rescue, detect possible game and fish violations, and support local law enforcement agencies’ evidence detection needs.
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Wisconsin DNR shares 2026 spring wild turkey season results
The Wisconsin DNR on Monday announced preliminary totals for the 2026 spring turkey season. Wisconsin turkey hunters registered 47,725 birds this season, 8.6% above the 5-year average of 43,953.
Last year’s turkey kill was 50,287 birds, about 5% higher than 2026.
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