Iowa adopts electronic deer licensing system amid long lines
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources reports early success for the Electronic Licensing System with a surge of almost 24 000 antlerless deer licenses. Hunters flock to outlets and county offices. some lines slow as buyers enter codes, but many appreciate instant deer tags and a running license count.
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Fin & Feather
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Recorder
Rocky
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Recorder’s
Clayton County
DNR
Habitat Stewards sought for backyard wildlife projects in September
The National Wildlife Federation and partners seek volunteers to train as Habitat Stewards in three September sessions. Training covers butterfly gardening prairie plantings birding water and habitat evaluation. Sessions: Sept 8 West Des Moines Community Center Sept 15 Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge near Prairie City Sept 22 West Des Moines Community Center 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Registration 10. For more info call 1 800 379 3872.
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West Des Moines
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
Prairie City
Clayton Fayette Fen Tour Returns for Third Year
Native plant enthusiasts may attend the Clayton Fayette County Fen Tour on September 7 with a 10 a.m. start at the Kauten farm in Fayette. The walk includes the Kleve-Schneider Fen near Grand Meadow Township and features speakers John Pearson and Mark Leoschke on fen habitat and preservation.
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Postville
Fall color bus tours offered by Iowa DNR forests division
The Iowa DNR forests and prairies division will run fall colors bus tours to showcase Iowa landscapes and forestry. State forester Mike Brandrup says the tours educate participants with insights from foresters. The first trip departs October 5 in northeast Iowa led by Ty Smedes.
Forest tour offers photography and forestry insights in Iowa
DNA REPORT and conservation photographer plans three day tours in northeast and southeast Iowa for amateur photographers. Stops include Cedar Rock State Park Hazelton Fontana Park Yellow River State Forest and Pikes Peak with leaf color season travel. Costs 425 per person double occupancy. Northwest Iowa Transportation provides transport. Registration limited.
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Stephens State Forest
Rathbun Lake
Tracht Conservation Farm
Neil Smith Prairie Learning Center
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