Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Feb. 1, 2024
A look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Feb. 1, 2024.
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Wisconsin DNR seeks tips on illegal elk shootings in Jackson County from 2022 deer season
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources needs the public’s help in ongoing investigations into the illegal harvests of two cow elk in separate events in Jackson County during the 2022 gun deer season.
DNR staff received and responded to a mortality signal from a cow elk’s monitoring collar on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022. The elk was found on private property near Whitney Road in the town of Knapp. DNR staff received a second mortality signal from another cow elk’s monitoring collar on Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022.
Iowa State Parks and Forests seek seasonal employees for summer 2024
The Iowa DNR Parks, Forests and Preserves Bureau has openings for recreational aides and seasonal patrol officers across the state park system for the summer 2024 season.
Jobs duties include assisting park staff in patrolling the park, helping visitors, leading programs, registering campers, and/or maintaining the park through duties such as mowing, trimming, cleaning, trail work and facility repairs.
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Campground hosts needed for Iowa’s upcoming recreation season
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking people who enjoy the outdoors, camping and meeting new people, to consider becoming volunteer campground hosts for the upcoming recreation season.
Volunteer campground hosts live in state parks from one to five months assisting DNR staff with light maintenance duties, checking in campers, and being a resource for visitors enjoying state parks and forests.
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Iowa DNR to host public meetings across the state to discuss hunting, trapping, and possible rule changes
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.
“We want people to come out to these meetings, listen to the seasons reviews, ask questions and hear directly from our staff,” said Todd Bishop, chief of the Iowa DNR’s Wildlife Bureau.
Gov. DeWine declares ’24 ‘Year of Ohio State Parks’
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has officially declared 2024 as the Year of Ohio State Parks. This declaration marks the 75th anniversary of Ohio State Parks and underscores the state’s unwavering commitment to preserving its natural wonders and expanding outdoor adventures.
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Winter is prime time for bald eagle viewing in Ohio
Winter is an excellent time to watch for bald eagles, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Bald eagles begin courtship and nest-building activity in January and February, making now one of the best times to view them.
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Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 26, 2024
A look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Jan. 26, 2024.
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Michigan DNR launches Deer Management Initiative to tackle challenges in both Upper and Lower Peninsula
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, in collaboration with the Michigan Natural Resources Commission, is initiating a comprehensive Deer Management Initiative aimed at evaluating and responding to present-day deer management challenges.
The initiative seeks to develop recommendations to address these challenges and ensure the sustainable and healthy management of deer populations and their habitats across the state.
