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Free Cedar Rapids event celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (173+ words) CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Linn County Izaak Walton League Chapter will host a free open house on September 26 to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the chapter's grounds at 5401 42nd St. NE in…...
Our opinion: Dubuque County adds another beautiful outdoor space to explore
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (122+ words) If you have been unable to take your share of bluegill out of local waterways this summer, maybe there’s a place you haven’t tried. Or if you are looking for a change of scenery when you get your paddle on…...
Registration open for hunter education course in Dubuque County
2+ week, 1+ day ago (180+ words) The program will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10 at Swiss Valley Nature Center & Preserve, 13606 Swiss Valley Road, rural Peosta, according to an online announcement. × This page requires... PEOSTA, Iowa â A hunter education class will be held this week…...
Public invited to tag monarch butterflies
2+ week, 3+ day ago (212+ words) Learn about monarch butterflies, their migration, and how you can help scientists keep track of monarchs all over the country. Monarch tagging programs, in which participants help catch and tag monarch butterflies, are being held at the Hurstville Interpretive Center,…...
Preparation for Iowa's dove season impacted by the weather
2+ week, 4+ day ago (162+ words) by Dar Danielson | Sep 3, 2026 Iowa’s mourning dove season is underway and DNR biologist Todd Bogenschutz says getting the food plots planted to draw the birds in was not easy. “It’s been a challenging year for them. Some, especially the guys…...
Survey finds Iowa pheasant population second highest in a decade
2+ week, 4+ day ago (199+ words) The Iowa Department of Natural Resources annual August statewide pheasant survey averaged 23 birds per route this year, which is the second highest count in more than a decade, behind only the 2025 survey. Iowa pheasant hunters should expect to have a…...
Iowa pheasant count second highest in over a decade
2+ week, 6+ day ago (327+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa pheasant hunters can expect a pretty good season this year, with the state's annual August survey showing 23 birds per route, the second highest count in more than a decade. "Weather likely played a role in the…...
Registration opens this week for city of Dubuque fall programs
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (162+ words) City of Dubuque Parks and Recreation will begin accepting registrations at 9 a.m. today, according to a press release. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to... Registration for Dubuque fall recreational programs opens this week. City…...
Iowa’s Dove Season Opens Sept. 1
3+ week, 3+ day ago (243+ words) Iowa’s mourning dove season opens Tuesday, Sept. 1, marking the start of the fall hunting season, and is expected to draw thousands of hunters to sunflower, wheat, and alfalfa fields across the state. The season runs through Nov. 29. Iowa typically has…...
Iowa hunters have a shot at rabbits, squirrels, doves and ducks starting next week
3+ week, 3+ day ago (209+ words) by Radio Iowa Contributor | Aug 28, 2026 Several popular hunting seasons will open in Iowa next week. DNR conservation officer Nate Carr says rabbit and squirrel seasons will open September 5th. Squirrel season typically brings out some 20,000 hunters who will harvest more than…...