The Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced the conclusion of a year-round poaching case on March 29, 2022. Five northwest Iowa men pleaded guilty to numerous wildlife violations, the DNR noted. Read on for more from the DNR: Ida Grove, Iowa — An investigation that began as a turkey poaching case last fall has concluded […]
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Cedar Rapids and Swisher residents plead...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported a 6-month-long weapons and poaching investigation in Linn and Johnson counties has concluded. Related: Four Iowans convicted in yearlong poaching case The DNR issued the following on Aug. 10, 2021: Iowa Conservation Officers concluded a six-month-long investigation into felony weapons charges and wildlife poaching violations involving a deer […]
Iowa teens charged with intentionally ki...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported Nov. 17, 2020, that two Polk County minors were cited for intentionally hitting and killing a deer at a park in Polk City, in central Iowa. More: Migrating ducks make fatal mistake in Iowa Learn more about the incident from the Iowa DNR: Polk City — Two Polk […]
Iowa deer hunter shot and house damaged ...
An Iowa hunter was injured and a house was struck in western Iowa as the shotgun deer season opened in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is still investigating which hunter in the party shot the victim, who was transported to a hospital. Related: Shot fired at deer hits Iowan cleaning her kitchen Learn […]
Iowa DNR: No need to rescue Bambi
As cute and helpless as they might seem, wildlife officials say fawns that appear to be abandoned are actually exhibiting normal deer behavior and should be left alone. “The worst thing someone can do is to ‘rescue’ the fawn,” said Jim Coffey, forest wildlife research biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Related: Shot […]
Shot fired at deer hits Iowan cleaning h...
UPDATE: Local 5 News caught up with shooting victim Janet Wright at her home. Watch the interview. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reported today that a woman in rural Ottumwa, in southeast Iowa, suffered a gunshot wound to the back of her head while cleaning the stove in her kitchen. Learn more from the […]
Iowa drivers warned to be on the lookout...
Important information from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on the risk of deer-vehicle collisions at this time of year: Shorter days and cooler fall temperatures are reminders to Iowa drivers that the risk of deer-vehicle collisions will increase in the coming weeks. On the plus side, the chance of hitting a whitetail remains at […]
Young hunter shoots his brother; another...
Not only does Iowa have the distinction of a dog shooting a hunter this season, but several youths have been injured or involved in hunting accidents in the state. Learn about the most recent shootings from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources: JOHNSON COUNTY, Iowa – An 11-year-old boy was injured in a hunting incident […]
Leaving Bambi alone
It’s tempting to reach out when encountering what appears to be an abandoned fawn, but the Iowa Department of Natural Resources notes why it’s best to leave “Bambi” alone. The DNR also advises motorists to drive with caution, as does are on the move. Read on for more from the DNR: The calls, emails are […]
Free master gardeners series set in Ceda...
The calendar says “winter,” but Iowa gardeners are always looking ahead to the growing season. Linn County Master Gardeners will present nine different gardening topics at the Northwest Recreation Center, 1340 11th St. NW, every Thursday, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 5 through March 2, 2017. The sessions are free of charge and open to […]