Trumpeter swans are making a comeback in Iowa. The birds attempted a modern-day record of 158 nests in 2025, which is an increase of 17% over 2022 ... .
Carbon credits wouldn't bring in as much revenue to the state as logging. But proposed legislation would clear the way for the state's first offsets ... .
In a news release, the DNR said it is proposing the change to take “proactive steps to help ensure future generations can continue to enjoy the excellent walleye fishing we have in Minnesota.” ... Phone to the Minnesota DNR at 651-259-5235.
The Department of Natural Resources is moving ahead with its plan to lower Minnesota's walleye bag limit by putting its formal recommendation up for public feedback and possible legal review ... .
The final deer seasons are the two January antlerless deer only seasons – the PopulationManagement January Antlerless Season and the Excess Tag January Antlerless Season. Both seasons run from Jan. 11-25, but there are differences between the two ... 22 ... .
New year, new license. Iowa’s 2025 hunting and fishing licenses expired on January 10. Licenses are available at 650 locations across the state, and online at www.iowadnr.gov/GoOutdoorsIowa ... .