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Hearts in the Hunt

One farmer's gift ensures more Iowans will have access to hunting. 

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Songs of Summer

Iowa has its own native rockstars that make a summer appearance! Learn more about the sounds of crickets, katydids and cicadas before you head outdoors to hear them. 

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Chicken of the Woods

The time for chicken of the woods is upon us. Learn more about this tasty fungus before you enjoy searching for it and cooking it up. 

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A Stream Come True

INHF is working to open a public fishing and hunting area on 21 acres below the North and South Bear Creek confluence, holding 1/3 mile of Bear Creek. 

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Meet INHF's 2025 Summer Interns

Meet our 2025 summer interns! With 19 interns out in the field and three in the Des Moines office, INHF is pleased to introduce this group of young hands and voices making a difference this summer.

 

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2025 Legislative Recap and Upcoming Opportunities

May 15 marked the adjournment of the 2025 legislative session. Once again, conservation voices prevailed, demonstrating strong, consistent support for Iowa's outdoors! Here's what nature's advocates accomplished this session.

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For Nature's Sake

It was an early morning trip to Kossuth County for INHF president Joe McGovern, a drive he’d made many times...
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Layers of Richness

Paul Willis knows about pigs. But really, what it comes down to is he knows about people. He knows how...
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REAPing the Rewards

For over 35 years, the Resource Enhancement & Protection Program (REAP) has served as Iowa’s premier conservation program, investing in...
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Meet Amanda Mackey, INHF's Central Iowa Field Assistant

INHF is pleased to have Amanda Mackey join the central Iowa stewardship crew to help boost restoration efforts throughout the...
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Preserving Boone Valley

Photo by Ross Baxter, INHF Humboldt County in north central Iowa is not known for an abundance of public land....
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INHF Welcomes Two New Board Members

Molly Cutler of Des Moines and Ed Raber of Dubuque are two of the five recent additions to INHF’s dedicated...
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