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Researchers looking for insight into Iowa’s wild turkey population decline

The reintroduction of wild turkeys to Iowa’s landscape has been celebrated as a conservation success story for the past 25 years. But Iowa’s turkey population is showing troubling signs: the numbers are down, nests are failing and fewer poults are surviving.
It’s not just an Iowa problem – turkey populations are declining in many states in the Midwest and across the eastern half of the United States. A group of midwestern states met in North Dakota in 2023 to discuss turkey population concerns and projects that are planned and underway.

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Dan Robinson named Shikar-Safari’s Michigan Wildlife Officer of the Year

Michigan DNR Conservation Officer Dan Robinson was recognized as the 2022 Shikar Safari Michigan Wildlife Officer of the Year.
The award, the highest state honor for conservation officers, is given annually.
“Dan Robinson is a dedicated, hardworking role model to others within the DNR and his community,” said Chief Jason Haines, DNR Law Enforcement Division.

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Iowa’s winter community trout stockings at 10 locations start Jan. 13

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will release rainbow trout in 10 locations across Iowa this winter in areas that would not support them during warmer months.
Winter trout stockings are a great place to take kids to catch their first fish. A family-friendly event is paired with each stocking to help anglers have success and fun while fishing.

Iowa’s winter community trout stockings at 10 locations start Jan. 13 Read More »

Michigan conservation officers help transport injured Wisconsin hunter out of woods in Iron County

Ed Mongin, 81, of Coleman, Wis., was hunting with a group of 10 others on federal land Nov. 17 in Iron County, Mich., when the top of a tree fell and struck him on the head, causing severe injury.
The group of hunters, whose members were all from Wisconsin except one from Colorado, were familiar with the area and were using radios to stay in communication. When Mongin didn’t answer an attempt to contact him, the group went to his hunting location and found the fallen section of the tree on top of him, blown down in a windstorm.

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Interested in Iowa’s fisheries? Seasonal job opportunities available this summer

The Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau has openings for seasonal fisheries workers for the summer 2024 season at fisheries offices across Iowa.
It’s an opportunity to learn about fisheries careers and gain valuable experience while working alongside biologists and technicians. Positions are available in research, management, culture and aquatic invasive species.

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