DNR Meetings to Recap Hunting, Trapping Seasons, Rule Changes

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested.

"We want people to come out to these meetings, listen to the seasons reviews, ask questions and hear directly from our staff," said Todd Bishop, chief of the Iowa DNR's Wildlife Bureau. "Part of the meeting will be devoted to discussing potential rule changes and collecting feedback as we work through the rules process."

The meetings are open to the public. Comments collected from these public meetings will be considered along with other related comments received by the Iowa DNR prior to proposing changes to hunting rules and regulations. Proposed rules will be presented to the Natural Resource Commission during a regular public meeting for consideration and additional public comment.

Meeting date, time and location

• Creston, Feb. 21, 6 p.m., Multi-Purpose Room, Southern Prairie YMCA, 1201 W. Townline St.
• Algona, Feb. 22, 6 p.m., Waters Edge Nature Center, 1010 250th St.
• Des Moines, Feb. 22, 6:45 p.m., Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy.
• Dubuque, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., EB Lyons Nature Center at Mines of Spain, 8991 Bellevue Heights Rd.
• Jefferson, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m., The Depot, Raccoon River Valley Trailhead, 507 E. Lincoln Way
• Okoboji, Feb. 22, 6 p.m., Maser Monarch Lodge, 22785 Nature Center Rd.
• Sac City, Feb 22, 6:30 p.m., Sac County Conservation Center, Hagge Park, 2970 280th St.
• Ventura, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., Iowa DNR Wildlife Office, 15326 Balsam Ave.
• Waverly, Feb. 22, 6 p.m., Waverly Public Library, 1500 W Bremer Ave.
• Burlington, Feb. 23, 5 p.m., Starr's Cave Nature Center, 11627 Starr's Cave Rd.
• Calmar, Feb. 23, 7 p.m., Northeast Iowa Dairy & Agriculture Foundation (Dairy Center), Room 115, 1527 Hwy. 150 South
• Iowa City, Feb. 23, 6:30 p.m., Johnson County ISU Extension Office, 3109 Old Hwy. 218 South
• Onawa, Feb. 23, 6 p.m., Lewis and Clark State Park visitor center banquet room, 21914 Park Loop
• Bloomfield, Feb. 24, 6 p.m., Wapello County Conservation Board Pioneer Ridge Nature Center, 1339 Hwy. 63
• Chariton, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., Pin Oak Lodge, 45996 State Hwy. 14
• Council Bluffs, Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m., Council Bluffs Fish & Game Club, 531 Comanche St.
• DeWitt, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., DeWitt Community Library, 917 Fifth Ave.
• Toledo, Feb. 24, 6:30 p.m., Tama County Nature Center, 2283 Park Rd.

Any person attending the public meeting that has special requirements, such as those related to mobility or hearing impairments, should contact the Iowa DNR or ADA Coordinator at 515-725-8200, Relay Iowa TTY Service 800-735-7942, or Webmaster@dnr.iowa.gov, and advise of specific needs.