Iowa Wildlife Federation

The Mid-Winter Waterfowl Survey is one of North America’s most important, longest running wildlife counts.  Coordinated by the U.S. Fish …

When I was a kid, squirrel hunting was listed among Iowa’s most popular outdoor pastimes.  Not just for young hunters, …

If you enjoy feeding backyard birds, you’re not alone.  Somewhere in the vicinity of 900,000 Iowans, and upwards of 80 …

Following a year of presumed absence, highly pathogenic avian influenza [HPAI] is sweeping through Iowa waterfowl populations.  This time, the …

It was Mid-May, and spring birding was at its peak.  With sunrise still a half hour in the offing, I …

After providing good to excellent duck hunting during September and October, the Iowa migration pretty much shut down in early …

I love the Thanksgiving holidays.  I say holidays [plural] because, on most years, I get to celebrate by enjoying four …

For Iowa outdoor enthusiasts, the month of November is one of the most exciting times of the year.  November has …

For an Iowa waterfowler, few events spark the imagination or bring a higher level of anticipation than the arrival of …

When the sun sets and evening stars shine bright, the night sky quickly becomes a busy place as millions of …

Phenomenal!  Absolutely incredible!  Have never seen anything like it! Mild temperatures combined with the blue-wing’s preference for frequenting small, easy access …

The results of this year’s recently completed August roadside game surveys have been analyzed and released.  According to DNR Wildlife …

When leaves fall and autumn winds blow, Iowa duck hunters can anticipate a strong migration of southbound waterfowl during 2024.  …

The slow-moving cold front that swept into Iowa during the second week of August offered some much-needed relief from the …

Although hunting for summer mushrooms may be a lot different than searching for spring morels, it can be just as …