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Iowa’s dove season begins Sept. 1: Here’s what to know

Iowa’s sunflower and wheat fields will be popular places on Sept. 1 when thousands of hunters slip into the standing flowers and field edges in the early morning darkness for the opening day of dove hunting season.
Fast paced and fun, dove hunting can be done by nearly everyone regardless of skill level or mobility. It doesn’t require expensive equipment to participate, only clothes that blend in to the background, a bucket and plenty of shells.

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Iowa pheasant survey results highest in eight years

The 2023 August pheasant population survey had the highest statewide counts since 2015, with the biggest increases coming from southwest, northwest and northeast regions. The statewide average was nearly 23 birds per route; a 15% increase over 2022.
“The bird counts were better than we thought in northwest and northeastern Iowa. The population in northeast is the highest that region has seen in 24 years,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife research biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

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Minnesota DNR stocks ‘heritage’ brook trout in state’s southeast streams

With splashes and dashes, thousands of tiny brook trout swam free in several southeastern Minnesota streams this August, representing a major milestone in a Minnesota DNR effort to restore a unique, native strain of brook trout.
“Our ability to produce these fish in our hatchery and stock them in the wild has been about 20 years in the making, and we are excited to share this historic success story,” said Melissa Wagner, Lanesboro-area fisheries supervisor. “Anglers will have the chance to catch these beautiful fish in a couple of years.”

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Minnesota DNR proposes new pike regulation for Gull Lake chain

The Minnesota DNR will hold an open house on Thursday, Sept. 7, to collect public comments and share information about a proposed northern pike regulation change for the Gull Lake chain, including Gull Lake and connected Upper Gull, Margaret, Ray, Love, Nisswa, Roy, and Round lakes in Cass and Crow Wing counties.

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Ohio Division of Wildlife picks winners of inaugural photo competition

A photo of a majestic great blue heron gliding low over the water took the top spot in this year’s Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife photo contest. More than 1,500 photos from across the Buckeye State were submitted. Winners of six categories were also chosen.
“Capturing amazing wildlife and outdoor recreation moments can be an exciting challenge and brings out the artist in us all,” Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker said.

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New members inducted into Ohio DNR Hall of Fame

Ohioans who have dedicated their lives to the conservation and preservation of Ohio’s natural resources received top honors July 26 from the Ohio DNR (ODNR). Family, friends, and fairgoers watched as Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, ODNR Director Mary Mertz, and other ODNR officials inducted seven people into the Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame and awarded seven others with ODNR’s Cardinal Award.

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