Iowa Deer News
Iowa Deer Hunters Share Harvest with Needy
Apr. 14, 2009DES MOINES - Iowa deer hunters donated more than 7,300 deer to the needy by the close of the 2008-09 deer season through the cooperative Help Us Stop Hunger (HUSH) program. Venison from those deer amounted to 320,000 pounds, or about 1.3 million quarter-pound servings.
DES MOINES - Iowa wildlife officials have been tracking elk in and around the Yellow River State Forest that are likely escapees from a captive herd in Allamakee County. One elk was killed by state conservation officers last week, but at least four remain at large, which gives state officials cause for concern about the potential impacts from disease to Iowa's white tailed deer herd and domestic livestock industry.
How to Identify a Shed-Antlered Buck - Jan. 11, 2011
Hunters wanting to avoid harvesting a shed-antlered buck should avoid shooting lone deer and instead, wait for deer traveling in family groups.
Iowa Deer Harvest Approaching 110,000 - Dec. 28, 2010
CHARITON - Hunters have reported harvesting more than 108,000 deer so far through the DNR's harvest reporting system, which is 6.4 percent behind the 2009 levels, or about 7,000 fewer deer. Harvest totals have been lower each of the past few years as the deer herd approaches targeted population goals in more counties.
'Tis the Season for Poaching Cases - Dec. 21, 2010
Being the best can attract the worst and Iowa's conservation officers get to see it all. As Iowa's reputation as the premier place to hunt trophy whitetail deer has grown, it has not only attracted some of the most dedicated and ethical of hunters from across the country, it has also drawn those willing to bend and break every rule to take an Iowa giant deer.
Early Muzzleloader Deer Season Begins October 16 - Oct. 12, 2010
Iowa's early muzzleloader deer season begins Saturday for the 7,500 residents who purchased a license before the season quota filled.
Iowa Archery Deer Season Begins Friday - Sep. 28, 2010
Deer hunters are busy sighting in their bows, checking trail cameras and putting up tree stands in preparation for the opening of Iowa's archery deer hunting season on October 1. The 55,000 bowhunters have been waiting all summer to pursue Iowa's world class deer that is the envy of hunters from across the United States.
First Two Deer Hunting Seasons Open Saturday - Sep. 14, 2010
The first deer hunting opportunities of the year begin Saturday when the youth and disabled hunter deer seasons open.
Three Oklahoma Men Guilty in Deer Poaching Case - Aug. 10, 2010
DES MOINES, Iowa - A trio of McAlister, Okla., men have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from illegally hunting deer in Decatur County, Iowa.
