Tag: Iowa

June 15, 2021

Here’s what’s happening in the North Central Section: Part 1

Below is a summary of recent chapter activities within the North Central Section of The Wildlife Society, which was included in the section’s Spring 2021 newsletter. The newsletter includes updates...

November 16, 2020

Waterfowl killed after mistaking wet roads for wetlands

Hundreds of migrating ducks and other waterfowl were struck by vehicles in northwest Iowa after mistaking wet parking lots and roads for wetlands. “I counted over 200 dead ducks on...

January 17, 2020

TWS section and chapter meetings in February

The Wildlife Society’s sections, chapters and working groups hold meetings and workshops throughout the year. The following meetings are currently scheduled in February: Feb. 3-7, 2020: Western Section of The...

September 4, 2019

JWM: Bobcats recolonize Iowa, but farms remain obstacles

Bobcats are steadily recolonizing the southern third of Iowa after being extirpated from the state for decades, according to new research. “It highlights that bobcats are highly adaptable,” said Dawn...

January 12, 2018

Iowa Chapter hosts workshop focused on herps

On September 16, 2017 wildlife professionals and students from across Iowa gathered at Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge in south east Iowa for the Iowa Chapter of The Wildlife Society’s...