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Here’s how many hunting and fishing licenses were sold in Iowa in 2024
The Iowa DNR released the numbers from the 2024 hunting and fishing seasons in the state that details how many hunters and anglers purchased specific licenses last year.
Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish fishing season opens Feb. 1 in Iowa
Iowa’s paddlefish snagging season on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers opens Feb. 1 and
What to know about safety glasses to get the best protection for your eyes
It’s rare that I venture outside the house without wearing some form of eye protection
Here’s how many hunting and fishing licenses were sold in Iowa in 2024
The Iowa DNR released the numbers from the 2024 hunting and fishing seasons in the state that details how many hunters and anglers purchased specific licenses last year.
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Here’s how many hunting and fishing licenses were sold in Iowa in 2024
Missouri and Big Sioux rivers paddlefish fishing season opens Feb. 1 in Iowa
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IA Fishing News
Fishing Reports
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 17, 2025
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 9, 2025
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Dec. 24, 2024
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Dec. 19, 2024
Lake Profiles
Bluebill in Iowa’s Cerro Gordo County is small body of water with a few options for anglers
Bass, crappie, bluegills biting on Iowa’s Lake Hendricks in Howard County
Fall bite for bass, panfish, walleye going on Iowa’s West Okoboji Lake
Bass, bluegill, perch to be had at Iowa’s Silver Lake in Worth County this fall
Fishing News
Commentary: In Congress’ final days, wildlife, outdoor recreation legislation sent to president
Farm bill extension gets cold reception from conservation groups
Iowa DNR’s winter community trout stockings start Jan. 3
Opinion
Christmas week chuckles: A mountain-naming controversy as Trump says he’ll rename Denali in Alaska
Steve Weisman: Work underway to renovate Iowa’s Turtle Lake, and you can help
Commentary: Solutions to unlocking millions of acres of ‘landlocked’ public lands
Jeremiah Haas: Sportsmen provide much value to our communities
All About Hunting
Here’s how many hunting and fishing licenses were sold in Iowa in 2024
The Iowa DNR released the numbers from the 2024 hunting and fishing seasons in the state that details how many hunters and anglers purchased specific licenses last year.
What to know about safety glasses to get the best protection for your eyes
It’s rare that I venture outside the house without wearing some form of eye protection that guards against the sun’s glare and harmful UV rays, while also protecting my eyes from foreign objects and debris.
As someone who has seen my eyesight significantly improve after cataract surgery, I am determined to take every precaution to protect my eyes and preserve my vision.
National Deer Association report shows a record level of mature bucks in the nationwide harvest
The National Deer Association released its 2025 Deer Report on Jan. 16 with a new interactive report that makes it even easier for hunters to see harvest trends in the states where they hunt.
The annual report is a comprehensive look at nearly everything a hunter would want to know about whitetails across the country. According to the report, U.S. hunters shot more than 3 million whitetail bucks during the 2023-24 season and set a record for the most mature bucks in the harvest.
Podcasts
Episode 523 – Minnesota DNR Roundtable roundup, MN deer plan, ice update, live sonar talk
Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman recap the highlights from the 2025 DNR
Episode 522 – CWD blows up, ice update, new Federal 7mm Backcountry round, rifle suppressor talk
Rob Drieslein and Tim Spielman start the show sharing the latest concerns
Episode 521 – Deer kill recap, ice update, remembering Jimmy Carter and BWCA, and Denali
As 2025 kicks off, host Rob Drieslein and Editor Tim Spielman share
Episode 520 – Best of 2024: South American fishing, bear fat, hunter with bear cubs in her tree!
As 2024 winds down, host Rob Drieslein shares some of the top
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I was walking through the woods, moving slowly, making sure
