General Info

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is responsible for maintaining parks, forests, wildlife, and land and water resources. The department offers assistance with the protection of environment and managing energy. Its conservation and recreation division operates the wildlife bureau that provides habitat for a variety of game and nongame wildlife species. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources offers recommendation for hunting and trapping seasons. The department also conducts researches on a range of nongame species. It assists with the enforcement of hunting, fishing and trapping regulations. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources provides outdoor recreational opportunities for more than 755,000 licensed hunters, anglers and boaters. The department entertains over 14 million visitors each year. It employs nearly 1,000 full-time personnel. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources distributes approximately 1 million regulations and informational brochures annually.