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Deer facts to ponder
July 17, 2010 DEER are out and about, and if you are in the right place at the right time, you may see one or several as they break into the open along roadways or wander into backyards for flower treats to eat. more »» 
Wild Pheasants could return if ...
July 10, 2010 RINGNECK PHEASANTS were introduced to the United States in 1881 to the Willamette Valley of Oregon. Thirty birds were shipped from China. Twenty seven survived the journey. more »» 
Enjoy the Fourth safely so you can go forth on the fifth
July 3, 2010 The CONSERVATION CENTER is a magnet for anyone who wants to explore and learn about nature. Three dioramas complete with mounted specimens of native wildlife are displayed in habitat scene. more »» 
Bird banding in full force across Iowa
June 26, 2010 CANADA GEESE were the targeted capture species this week across Iowa. Wildlife management staff from the Iowa DNR was filling quotas for banding in each district. more »» 
If you go fishing, you’ll live longer
June 19, 2010 FISH and FISHING is taking up lots of outdoor time this spring and summer. Why not? The weather is warm, the water is warm, and fish are feeding well after a long cold winter of little activity. more »» 
Deer: Adaptable survivors
June 12, 2010 WHITETAIL DEER (Odocoileus virginianus) are survivors. Not so in the late 1880s, one hundred thirty years ago. The landscape of Iowa was changing rapidly with the onset of homesteader. more »» 
Time, on a geologic scale, sets things in perspective
June 5, 2010 Here is a question for all of you readers: Has Iowa passed more time (geologically speaking) as dry land or under the ocean? The answer is ... without any doubt ... under the ocean. more »» 
Catfishing takes time, dedication
May 29, 2010 MEMORIAL DAY weekend is first and foremost a time to reflect, honor and say thank you to veterans for the peace and freedoms we enjoy in America. more »» 
Marmot mischief solutions are not an easy fix
May 22, 2010 Mr. and Mrs. Woodchuck know how to make a name for themselves. more »» 
Mysterious mushrooms part of life’s cycles
May 15, 2010 Mushrooms are wild, wacky and weird examples of special life forms on earth. more »» 
Canada geese adapt and thrive
May 8, 2010 CANADA GEESE are very common today. Such was not the case a century ago. In 1943-44, the Mississippi flyway population was estimated to be 76,000. more »» 
Hunters young and old take Tom turkeys
May 1, 2010 WILD TURKEYS are smart lots of the time. And sometimes it may appear they are not too smar. more »» 
Wild flowers quietly do their spring duties
April 24, 2010 It is amazing, refreshing and a sure sign of the spring season when woodland and prairie wildflowers do their thing. more »» 
Wildlife management preparations under way for this fall
April 17, 2010 It may seem a bit early to be planning for this fall, but that is exactly what must be done by Iowa DNR biologists. It is a yearly ritual and legal requiremen. more »» 
Gobbler's wake up calls greet forest mornings
April 10, 2010 WILD TURKEYS are hardy birds. Through the worst that last winter weather could throw at them, they survived. more »» 
Spring is here
April 3, 2010 LARGEMOUTH BASS are thought of as one of the premier fish in area lakes and ponds. The Latin name for this finny critter is Micropterus salmoides. more »» 
Get outside: Take a hike
March 27, 2010 The observation TOWER is ready for hikers at the Grimes Farm. more »» 
Taxidermy takes wildlife art to new levels
March 20, 2010 Next weekend in Marshalltown, the IOWA TAXIDERMY ASSOCIATION will hold their state wide meeting at the Regency In. more »» 
Deer Classic brings out top animals for review
March 13, 2010 The recently completed IOWA DEER CLASSIC is now history. But what a point it made with those in the deer hunting fraternity. more »» 
Winter history lessons: natural and man-made
March 6, 2010 OPOSSUMS are survivors. It may play dead as a technique to minimize its vulnerability to predators. Once the predator looses interest, the critter will 'wake up' and continue its hunt for food. more »» |
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