Iowa Wildlife Federation

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 …

It’s late summer and the signs of the season are emerging.  Right on schedule, this year’s crop of annual cicadas …

Brightly colored and sculpted to a fault, the cardinal is one of my favorite backyard birds.  But the bird currently …

Iowa’s five-segment, 2024 spring turkey season ended May 12.  Participation ran high during this year’s spring season with hunters purchasing …

For Iowa birding enthusiasts, the spring warbler migration is a highlight event.  Not all migrations are created equal, of course.  …

Fast, nervous, and colorful, the tiny green-winged teal is one of my favorite spring migrants. Green-wings, more so than most …

The Iowa outdoors is full of surprises.  One of the latest occurred during early April when the state’s northern counties …