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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 »» 
Ducks: Wetland signature species
February 27, 2010 DUCKS UNLIMITED's local Iowa River Chapter will host their 36th Annual membership banquet tonight. more »» 
Marshalltown native named S.D. Conservation Officer of the Year
February 20, 2010 Congratulations to Jeremy Rakowicz for the award he will receive this week. more »» 
Antarctic wildlife program a must see
February 13, 2010 CLIFF WILSON is a well known individual from Conrad. He is now retired and loves to travel. And he still retains a keen eye for natural wonders of places and peopl. more »» 
Wild Game food dishes are top draw for local Ikes members
February 12, 2010 Pheasants do very well — if they have adequate winter escape and roosting cover to shelter them from predators and adverse weather. Such places do exist locally. more »» 
Wildlife management needs never end
January 30, 2010 More EAGLE stories for you this week. This one turned out A-OK. As you will note in the caption to today's photo, this adult eagle had an attitude and a penchant for freedom. more »» |
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