Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Nov. 16, 2023
DNR Report
November 16, 2023
A look at the fishing report from across Iowa on Nov. 16, 2023.
Iowa
Iowa DNR to host virtual public meeting on Chronic Wasting Disease
DNR Report
November 16, 2023
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has scheduled a virtual public meeting to update the public on statewide Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance and management efforts.
The meeting is scheduled for Nov. 29, at 7
Guttenberg, Iowa, south boat ramps to close for repairs on Nov. 27
DNR Report
November 15, 2023
The Guttenberg south public boat ramps will be closed from Nov. 27 to Dec. 1, for repairs due to extreme low water levels on the Mississippi River.
Extensions will be added to all three ramps
Iowa’s Banner and Olofson shooting ranges offer discounted annual passes
DNR Report
November 15, 2023
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has discounted its annual passes for the Banner and Olofson shooting ranges for 2024 by $40.
Fall trout spawn in full swing in Iowa
DNR Report
November 15, 2023
Brilliant fall colors are not only found in trees, but also in streams and the Manchester Fish Hatchery. These underwater splashes of color are signs that trout spawning season is in full swing.
Thanks
Big-game butchering: How to remove, debone, and cut roasts from a hindquarter
Jamie Carlson
November 15, 2023
Butchering a deer can feel like an overwhelming task. I know the first couple of deer that I butchered myself turned into a lot of stew meat. I wasn’t sure where to make my cuts
Farmland strategies: A few tips to help you make the most of your firearms deer season
Joel Nelson
November 14, 2023
Among friends and family, I’m more of a turkey guy than someone who chases whitetails with strong conviction. Yet, come opening morning of deer season, I’ll be devoted to deer like so many people reading
Nature smart: Photographing beluga whales
Stan Tekiela
November 14, 2023
In the past when I traveled to the Arctic to film polar bears, I always visited during the winter, or at least when there was snow on the ground. After all, capturing images of polar
Backyard and beyond: Hasta La Vista, Autumn
Val Cunningham
November 14, 2023
This handsome osprey “caught breakfast on his third try,” said photographer Marguerite Eichelberger. Not bad, considering that osprey have been found to be successful in snatching a fish in about 25% of their tries.
