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Iowa Wildlife Federation partners with Trumpeter Swan Society on release of new activity book

Trumpeter swans once thrived in Iowa, nesting in wetlands and waterways throughout the state. The population dwindled for many years due to unregulated hunting and wetland drainage, with the last nesting pair recorded in 1883. But thanks to extensive restoration […]

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Bobtail Sighting!

Photography courtesy of Lowell Washburn, all rights reserved.Popular, challenging, and nutritious, the white-tailed deer is one of Iowa’s most treasured natural resources.  I love watching, hunting and, yes, consuming our nation’s most popular big game animal.  But when Iowa’s deer

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End of the Line

Photography courtesy of Lowell Washburn, all rights reserved.The final segment of Iowa’s [North Zone] duck season ended December 5th.   Despite widespread drought and ever receding water levels, the 2023 season was surprisingly productive.  In addition to seeing overall good duck

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Snipe Hunt

Photography courtesy of Lowell Washburn, all rights reserved.For most folks, the words ‘Snipe Hunt’ will bring to mind one of the world’s most famous practical jokes.  The joke takes place when a naive newcomer is taken to a spooky, nighttime

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Teal Season 2023

Photography courtesy of Lowell Washburn, all rights reserved.Despite widespread drought and receding water levels, Iowa waterfowl enthusiasts fared surprisingly well during this year’s special 16-day teal-only hunting season.  The season kick off was somewhat dampened, however, as blue-winged teal staged

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