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On pace for a similar harvest to last year, Iowa deer hunters shift attention to muzzleloader, archery, antlerless hunts

Featured, Hunting, Iowa, National Hunting, News /

With the two shotgun seasons now in the books, Iowa’s deer hunting shifts to a more solitary endeavor with the opening of the late muzzleloader season and the reopening of the archery season.
Jace Elliott, state deer biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, said roughly 15,000-20,000 hunters will participate in the late muzzleloader season and likely harvest about 10,000 deer.

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$1 million grant will support effort to acquire conservation easement in Upper Peninsula’s Michigamme Highlands

Michigan, Nature Page & Night Sky, News /

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced $5.6 million in 10 grants through Walmart’s Acres for America program that will help to permanently protect more than 148,000 acres of wildlife habitat across nine states.

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Donations allow Iowa DNR to complete wildlife tracking system to monitor migration

Featured, Iowa, National News, Nature Page & Night Sky, News /

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has received two $60,000 donations that will allow it to complete its Motus Wildlife Tracking System Network across the state within the next five years.
The Motus Wildlife Tracking System is a network of coordinated automated radio telemetry stations used to track long-distance movements of small animals. It began in 2013 by Birds Canada, near Toronto.

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Anglers reminded of safety guidelines as Iowa lakes start to freeze over

Featured, Fishing, Iowa, National Fishing, News /

The recent blast of arctic air is growing ice on lakes and ponds across the northern two-thirds of Iowa. Anglers are ready to get out for the popular early ice fishing season. The DNR recommends a minimum of four inches of clear ice for fishing and at least five inches for snowmobiles and ATVs.

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Ledges, one of Iowa’s first state parks, celebrates 100th anniversary with event open to public on Dec. 21

Iowa, Nature Page & Night Sky, News /

2024 will mark the 100th anniversary of the dedication of Ledges State Park. Iowa DNR staff and members of Friends of the Ledges will host a 100th anniversary kickoff event on Dec. 21, at the Boone City Hall Auditorium, 923 8th Street, in Boone. Doors open at 6 p.m., with a short presentation at 6:30. The event is free to attend.

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Iowa DNR encourages hunters to discuss hunting plan, safety after 2023 incidents

Featured, Hunting, Iowa, National Hunting, News /

The opening weekend of Iowa’s second gun deer season saw another 50,000-plus hunters enjoying time in the timber in pursuit of whitetails. Unfortunately, there were three hunting incidents that serve as a reminder for hunters to review safety measures before heading out.
Two separate incidents involved the same issue — shooting at running deer — where deer were running between two hunters and one hunter was struck by a wayward shot from another in their party. The other incident involved a self-inflicted injury due to carelessly handling a firearm and lack of muzzle control.

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Take part in a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest this New Year’s Day

Featured, Iowa, Nature Page & Night Sky, News /

What’s the best way to spend New Year’s Day? Take a First Day Hike in an Iowa state park or forest! Hikers can expect to be surrounded by the quiet beauty of nature in winter, and experience spectacular views, beautiful settings and the cultural treasures offered by Iowa’s state parks. 

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Newest group of Minnesota conservation officers complete training, assigned stations

Fishing, Hunting, Minnesota, News /

After months of intensive training in all aspects of being a Minnesota DNR conservation officer, 15 new officers are now working in their initial field stations.
“I’m excited for these new officers as they get started and am confident they will carry on the Enforcement Division’s proud tradition of protecting Minnesota’s people and natural resources,” said Col. Rodmen Smith, director of the DNR Enforcement Division.

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