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Iowa’s Natural Resources Commission approves recreation grants for nine projects

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A total of nine Iowa projects will receive grant funding for recreation-related improvements through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) administered by the state’s Natural Resources Commission (NRC).
The grants, totaling $1,084,141, are part of a federal effort to help groups acquire and develop land as well as improve property for recreational uses.

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Five projects approved by Iowa Natural Resources Commission

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A total of five construction projects were recently approved by the Iowa Natural Resources Commission, including projects at three state parks.
A new office area and shop will be built at Lake Wapello State Park in Davis County. The building will be constructed of Structural Insulated Panels and covered in steel siding. The building will include an office area as well as a breakroom and restroom, while the shop/storage area will include three heated bays.

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Iowa spring meetings give hunters an opportunity to be heard

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A total of 472 people attended the meetings at 15 locations throughout the state from February 20-23. Three sessions were canceled due to hazardous weather.  But even for those who couldn’t attend, their ideas could be passed along to the DNR at wildlife@dnr.iowa.gov, which offers year-round access to state officials.
“It’s a great opportunity to connect with hunters,” said Chris Ensminger, who has coordinated the sessions since 2016 and compiled a summary of comments and presented the findings to the Natural Resources Commission in April.

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Nuisance raccoons can be trapped on private land in Iowa year-round beginning June 7

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Private landowners in Iowa will soon be able to trap nuisance raccoons on their land on a year-round basis, following the signing of House File 317 on April 28 by Gov. Kim Reynolds.
The bill was approved by an 87-11 vote on March 7 of the House, unanimously by the state’s Natural Resources Commission on April 13 and by a 47-2 vote of the Senate on April 17. The law will take effect June 7. In addition to the private-land rule, the commission extended the regular season one month for hunting and trapping fur-bearing animals.

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Iowa Natural Resources Commission approves purchase of land

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The commission agreed to purchase a 20-acre tract from Kay Livingston at a cost of $85,000, the appraised value of the land. Two members of the board, Laura Foell and Laura Hommel, voted against the purchase.
The land is located in northeastern Clayton County, five miles north of Garnavillo. The land was purchased through funding from Pittman-Robertson ($80,900) as well as donations from Marlene Michel ($3,800) and the Upper Iowa Audubon Chapter ($300).

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Morel mushroom season looms in Iowa: tips on finding this dining delicacy

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The countdown has begun as hunters eagerly await the chance to search for the mushrooms, a delicacy for even the most difficult-to-please diners. And with recent rains and warm temperatures, the forecast offers the perfect recipe to grow — and find — the temperamental fungi.

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Iowa DNR surveys show good brood numbers last two years as turkey hunters await opener

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Iowa hunters should have opportunities to bag a turkey during the upcoming spring season, which will begin April 4 for youth and continue with four gun/bow seasons for hunters ending May 14.
That’s the likelihood, following the pattern of increased hen and poult numbers according to 2021 and 2022 surveys compiled by the state Department of Natural Resources. Hens with broods and the number of poults with hens have shown increases over five-year averages.

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