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2-3 Local Area Events4-5 Residential Services6 Dubuque County History7 Dubuque Communities8 Delaware County History9 Delaware Communities14-15 Parks & Recreation16-17 Local Area Attractions18 Hunting Seasons20 DNR License Centers23 License & Permit Fees30-31 Area Trails

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Dubuque/Delaware Area Events

JANUARYCabin Fever Day | Maquoketa, IASnowshoeing and Birding | Peosta, IAFriends Annual Program | Peosta, IATeju the Storyteller | Platteville, WIReal Boy Documentary | Dubuque, IAWags at the Flags | Dubuque, IABig Bore Enterprise Gun Show | Dubuque, IADubuque Symphony Orchestra | Dubuque, IA

FEBRUARYWildlife and Landscape Photography with Gary Fagan | Peosta, IAHomemade Birdfeeders | Peosta, IAGame Feed with Catfish Charlie | Peosta, IALegion Fish Fry, Legion Hall | Ryan, IAValentine Tea,Betty’s Breadbasket & Tea Room | Manchester, IA¡Sabor! | Dubuque, IATri-State Home & Builders Show Official Program | Dubuque, IAGalena Twilight Snowshoe Hike | Dubuque, IASki with your Pooch | Dubuque, IAMusic in the Vinyard, Tabor Winery | Dubuque, IA

MARCHBecoming an Outdoor Woman | Peosta, IAGeocaching Program | Peosta, IABluebird Workshop | Peosta, IASt. John’s Church Soup Supper | Delhi, IAMV Family Fun Night, Maquoketa Valley Middle School | Delhi, IAGarage Sale Extravaganza | Dubuque, IA1st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Street Party on Bluff Street | Dubuque, IA

APRILWoodcock Watch | Dubuque, IANatural Easter Egg Dying | Peosta, IASwing Into Spring, WDHS Hanson Auditorium | Manchester, IAEdgewood Spring Citywide Garage Sale | Edgewood, IAWashington DC Fly-in | Dubuque, IA

APRIL CONTD.Dubuque Diabetes Dash | Dubuque, IAJulien Dubuque International Film Festival |Dubuque, IA

MAYCommercial Club every Friday Fish Fry | Greeley, IACross Delaware County Paddle | Maquoketa RiverMaster Gardeners Annual Plant Sale | Manchester, IARiver Clean Up | Maquoketa RiverMemorial Day Legion Steak & Pork Chop Dinner, Legion Hall | Ryan, IAColors in Motion Quilt Show - Cable Car Quilters | Dubuque, IAWalk MS: Dubuque Walk| Dubuque, IA

JUNEKayak Demo Day, The Watershed | Manchester, IA Rhubarb Fest, Run & Bike Ride, Baum Park |Manchester, IA Shriners Parade | Manchester, IA The Hosta Leaf Open House & Plant Sale |Rural Colesburg, IA Delaware County Historical Campus Opens for Tours | Hopkinton, IA Chamber Golf Outing | Manchester, IA Edgewood Pro Rodeo Days | Edgewood, IA Edgewood Firemen’s Breakfast | Edgewood, IA Edgewood Pro Rodeo Days Demolition Derby | Edgewood, IAAmerica’s River Festival | Dubuque, IAAll Day Cruise Dubuque, Ia to Moline, Il | Dubuque, IA

JULY4th of July Family Celebration & Fireworks, Del Co Fairground | Manchester, IAFirst Friday at 5, The Watershed | Manchester, IACommercial Club every Friday Fish Fry | Greeley, IABaseball Tournament, MVHS | Delhi, IADelaware County Fair | Manchester, IABackbone Bluegrass Festival, Delaware County Delhi Lions Pride Day Parade | Delhi, IABroadway and Movie Showtunes | Dubuque, IA

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AUGUSTCountry Cruisers Car Show | Manchester, IABack to School Bash, High School Dance, Del Co Fairground | Manchester, IA Mantastic Guyathlon | Dubuque, IA

SEPTEMBERSherman’s Corn Maze Opening Day | Manchester, IACommercial Club every Friday Fish Fry | Greeley, IAFirst Day of Scarecrow Contest | Manchester, IA Sherman’s Pumpkin Farm Opens | Manchester, IA Golden Haze Reunion Barn Dance Del Co Fairground |Manchester, IALate Oktoberfest Cruise | Dubuque, IADubuque Oktoberfest and Bier Tasting | Dubuque, IA

OCTOBERTrout Fishing Tournament | Delaware CountySaturday Farmers Market Last Day, Del Co Courthouse | Manchester, IA Hot Rods & Harleys Custom Car Show | Hopkinton, IA Girlfriend Frenzy Day & Scavenger Hunt | Manchester, IA Ryan Fire Department Steak Fry, St Pat’s Gym | Ryan, IA Great Pumpkin Chase 5K Run, St. Paul’s School | Manchester, IA Dance with Sounds of Nashville, Pavilion |Manchester, IAArts & Craft Show, MVHS | Delhi, IA

NOVEMBERCommercial Club every Friday Fish Fry | Greeley, IAEdgewood Locker’s Deer Open House, Edgewood Locker | Edgewood, IAEdgewood Business Open House | Edgewood, IA Veteran’s Day Tribute, Soup Dinner, Legion Hall |Ryan, IA

DECEMBERHoliday Window Walk & Santa Visit | Manchester, IACommercial Club every Friday Fish Fry | Greeley, IASanta Claus is Coming to Town | Edgewood, IA Santa’s Coming To the Tea Room, Betty’s Breadbasket & Tea Room | Manchester, IAChris Kringle’s Magic Tea, Betty’s Breadbasket & Tea Room | Manchester, IAChristmas Tea Luncheon, Betty’s Breadbasket & Tea Room | Manchester, IA


DelawaRe County, Ia911/Rural Addressing..................................................................................................(563) 927-5561Assessors Office...........................................................................................................(563) 927-2526Attorneys Office...........................................................................................................(563) 927-3819Auditors Office..............................................................................................................(563) 927-4701Board of Supervisors...................................................................................................(563) 927-2515Case Management.......................................................................................................(563) 927-5116Central Point of Coordination.....................................................................................(563) 927-5116Conservation Office......................................................................................................(563) 927-3410Emergency Management/Homeland Security............................................................(563) 927-3723Engineers Office............................................................................................................(563) 927-3505General Assistance Office.............................................................................................(563) 927-5116GIS Department............................................................................................................(563) 927-4701Home Health Care Office..............................................................................................(563) 927-7303Maintenance Department...........................................................................................(563) 927-4701Medical Examiners Office............................................................................................(563) 927-3232Mental Health Office....................................................................................................(563) 927-5116Public Health Office.....................................................................................................(563) 927-7551Recorders Office...........................................................................................................(563) 927-4665Sheriffs Office...............................................................................................................(563) 927-3135Treasurers Office...........................................................................................................(563) 927-2845Veterans Affairs Office..................................................................................................(563) 927-5116Water & Sanitation Department...........................................................................(563) 927-5925Weed Commissioner..........................................................................................(563) 927-3505Zoning................................................................................................................(563) 927-5925

Residential Services


Residential Services

DuBuQue County, IaAssessor.......................................................................................................................(563) 589-4416Auditor................................................................................................................................589-4457Board of Supervisor.............................................................................................................589-4441Building & Zoning ...............................................................................................................589-7827Conservation Board..............................................................................................................556-6745County Attorney ..................................................................................................................589-4470Elections...............................................................................................................................589-4457Emergency Management ...................................................................................................589-4170Extension Education Services .............................................................................................583-6496Health Department .............................................................................................................557-7396Library................................................................................................................................744-3577Maintenance........................................................................................................................589-4479Parks Department ...............................................................................................................589-7813Personnel............................................................................................................................589-4445Recorder..............................................................................................................................589-4434Sheriff................................................................................................................................589-4414Treasurer..............................................................................................................................589-4436Vehicle Registration ...........................................................................................................589-4450Veteran Affairs .....................................................................................................................589-7840Voter Registration ...............................................................................................................589-4457Zoning..............................................................................................................................589-7827


ASBURYFirst settled in the 1830s, Asbury was named in honor of Methodist Bishop Francis Asbury. As the railroad arrived, Asbury began to grow and businesses were established. The community was incorporated in 1933 and grew slowly until the 1960s due to its proximity to Dubuque. Today Asbury is home to approximately 3,848 residents.

CASCADECascade was first settled by Nichols DeLong in 1834. A post office was established in 1839 and Cascade grew quickly. By 1885 its population had reached 1,000 and a variety of mills, churches, schools, businesses and manufacturing centers were thriving. Today Cascade is home to approximately 2,118 residents.

DUBUQUE (COUNTY SEAT)Named in honor of the area’s earliest settler Julien Dubuque, Dubuque is one of the oldest cit-ies in Iowa. Founded in 1833, Dubuque’s proximity to the Mississippi River and abundance of natural resources attracted many settlers. It was selected as the county seat and a courthouse was built in 1836. As Dubuque was founded nearby communities were established and the area continued to grow. With the arrival of the railroad Dubuque’s population doubled be-tween 1870 and 1900. Early industry included farming, manufacturing, mining, brewing and meat packing. Today Dubuque is home to approximately 58,253 residents.

DYERSVILLEIn 1847 James Dyer arrived to the area and founded the community in 1848. Due to his lead-ership, hotels, mills, specialty shops and a variety of churches were constructed, attracting settlers to the area. With the arrival of the railroad Dyersville continued to prosper. Today Dy-ersville is home to approximately 4,204 residents.

EPWORTHIn 1855 Epworth was established and named in honor of John Wesley’s birthplace, who was a founder of the English Methodist Church. As the nationally recognized Epworth Seminary School was founded, the community became recognized for its religious atmosphere. Epworth was then incorporated in 1880 and has continued to thrive. Today Epworth is home to ap-proximately 1,620 residents.

Dubuque County Communities


Dubuque County History

The first white settler in Dubuque County was Julien Dubuque, a French fur trader, who arrived in 1785. Dubuque County was established and organized in 1834 with the city of Dubuque as its county seat. Early industry included mining and trading, but as mining resourc-es were depleted, residents began lumbering, milling, farming and manufacturing. With the expansion of the railroad, the area continued to thrive. Dubuque has grown significantly with a population of 56,403 in 1900 to approximately 92,724 residents today.

ASBURY – pop. 5,025BALLTOWN – pop. 68BANKSTON – pop. 25BERNARD – pop. 112CASCADE – pop. 2,207CENTRALIA – pop. 134DUBUQUE – pop. 58,253DURANGO – pop. 22DYERSVILLE – pop. 4,115EPWORTH – pop. 1,931FARLEY– pop. 1,537

GRAF – pop. 73HOLY CROSS – pop. 374LUXEMBURG – pop. 240NEW VIENNA – pop. 407PEOSTA – pop. 1,377RICKARDSVILLE– pop. 182SAGEVILLE – pop. 122SHERRILL – pop. 177WORTHINGTON – pop. 401ZWINGLE – pop. 91*Populations are approximate.


COLESBURGThe town of Colesburg, Iowa was founded by Hiram Cole and his brother in law Lawrence Mc-Namee on August 10, 1848. Local points of interest include the Veteran’s Memorial and Pride Park complete with a gazebo and beautiful flower garden located on Main Street. City Park sits just off Main Street to the west. This beautiful complex contains two shelters, and also softball, tennis, and sand volleyball courts. The park shelters and parking lots provide easy access to the playground and permanent restrooms. A nine holes public golf course and municipal swim-ming pool sit in the southeast portion of town and provide fun for the whole family. Today, Colesburg is home to 404 people.

DELHIThe City of Delhi is located on State Highway 38, three miles south of U.S. Highway 20 and within 50 miles of the metropolitan areas of Cedar Rapids, Waterloo and Dubuque. The Delhi motto is “One Smile Wide, Filled With Pride”. The Delhi City Park features a playground, cov-ered pavilion, grills, water and electricity for picnics and recreation. The Delhi American Legion building is located within the park. The city is in the process of installing antique lighting, new sidewalks and landscape improvements in the park. Silver Lake Park in Delhi is located on 40 acre Silver Lake which is stocked with largemouth bass, bluegills, and catfish. Picnicking and camping are permitted in the park. The area includes playground equipment, well, shelter, fireplaces and toilets. Today, Delhi is home to approximately 460 people.

DYERSVILLEIn 1847 James Dyer arrived to the area and founded the community in 1848. Due to his lead-ership, hotels, mills, specialty shops and a variety of churches were constructed, attracting settlers to the area. With the arrival of the railroad Dyersville continued to prosper. Today Dy-ersville is home to approximately 4,204 residents.

MANCHESTER (COUNTY SEAT)Manchester is the Delaware County seat located on Iowa Highway 13 and 4-lane U.S. High-way 20, with a population of well over 5,000. Manchester is often referred to as the “heart of the golden triangle”-that is, an equal distance between Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Waterloo. Manchester filed for incorporation in 1866. Originally the community was called Burrington, however to avoid confusion with Burlington, the post office named the community Manches-ter. The community and surrounding area enjoys a recently constructed Recreation Center, also an aquatic center and expansive baseball-softball complex. Other recreation is available through an archery range, golf courses, tennis courts, bowling and several beautiful parks. Today, Manchester is home to approximately 5,179 people.

Delaware County Communities

In 1837, Delaware County was established when Dubuque County was divided into a number of smaller counties. After that, the elected Delaware County commissioners were di-rected to meet and select a county seat. The first area selected was at Ead’s Grove, located in the Northeast part of Delaware Township.

Shortly after that, many of the residents requested a site closer to the center of the County near the present town of Delaware. The selecting committee wanted to locate the county seat in the geographical center of the county, but there was no timber or water in the center of the county. After visiting several locations, the committee was approaching the site of Delhi. Suddenly a deer sprang up and ran off. It was suggested that they kill the deer and stake a site at that loca-tion. This was done, and Delhi became the county seat for over 50 years.

Today, Delaware County is a prime hotspot for outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and much more. Delaware County also has the largest state park in Iowa – 1600 acres at Backbone State Park. Delaware County is home to approximately 17,764 people.

Delaware County History


ADAMS– pop. 781BREMEN – pop. 849COFFINS GROVE – pop. 615COLONY – pop. 863COLESBURG – pop. 404DELAWARE – pop. 159DELHI – pop. 460DUNDEE – pop. 174DYERSVILLE – pop. 4,115EARLVILLE – pop. 812

EDGEWOOD– pop. 864GREELY – pop. 256HOPKINTON – pop. 628LUXEMBURG – pop. 240MANCHESTER – pop. 5,179MASONVILLE – pop. 127RYAN– pop. 361

*Populations are approximate.


• Each New Year’s Eve, Prairie du Chien celebrates “The Droppin’ of the Carp” (from a crane over BlackHawk Avenue). • Platteville is home to the World’s Largest M: a two hundred fourteen by two hundred forty-one foot, limestone M figure on a hill near Wisconsin Mining School. When it is surrounded by lanterns each fall, the M can be seen from parts of Illinois and Iowa. • Dickeyville Grotto’s Catholic shrines are covered in gem, shell, wood, and glass, and attract thousands of visitors each year. Their patriotic shrine was made to challenge the idea that Catholics’ loyalty to the pope made them less patriotic than Protestants. • Soldiers Grove is America’s First Solar Village: the village requires all its commer-cial buildings to get at least half of their total energy from the sun. • Prairie du Chien means “Dog’s Prairie” in French, and is named after the Fox tribe’s Chief Alim (“alim” meaning “dog”). • Potosi’s main street is the Longest Main Street in the World. • In 2010, a meteorite burst in an aerial explosion over the Midwest and landed in Livingston. • In 1898, two salesmen named John Nicholson and Samuel Hill shared a room at Boscobel’s Central House Hotel because there were no single rooms available. After a long conversation about Christianity and traveling, they teamed up to form Gideons International, which distributes millions of bibles (including one in each hotel and motel room) every year. • Muscoda is Wisconsin’s Morel Capital and hosts an annual Morel Mushroom Festival.• Potosi is Wisconsin’s Catfish Capital and holds an annual Catfish Festival and Fire-man’s Fish Fry. • Yuba City was renamed Cuba City when citizens discovered that another town had already taken their original name.• The city of Lancaster, Wisconsin was named after Lancaster, Pennsylvania, after a land speculator’s relative’s hometown. • Muscoda was named after the “Prairie of Flowers” mentioned in Henry Longfel-low’s Song of Hiawatha epic poem.


Area Trivia/Fun Facts

• Dubuque is named after Julien Dubuque, a European settler, mining pioneer, and friend of the native Fox tribe. His successful lead mining attracted many more Euro-pean settlers to the area.• Asbury is named after Bishop Francis Asbury, one of America’s first two bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church.• Peosta is named after Chief Peosta of the Mesquakie tribe, a friend of Julien Dubuque and possibly Dubuque’s father-in-law. Monuments to both figures stand side by side.• The town of Pin Oak was named for its abundance of pin oak trees, which keep their leaves year-round, in 1844. Eleven years later, the town’s name was changed to Georgetown to honor George Gallon, who donated land to the town. In 1898, the town was named Holy Cross, its current name. • Before the Louisiana Purchase, which established Dubuque American, the city was governed by England, France, and Spain.• New Vienna’s St. Boniface Catholic Church has one of the few remaining Schuelke pipe organs in the world.• Dubuque’s large numbers of German and Irish Catholic immigrants helped spread Catholicism across the American West and in 1837 founded the Archdiocese of Dubuque – the only U.S. Archdiocese outside a major metropolitan area.• Downtown Dubuque’s Fourth Street Elevator is the shortest and steepest railroad in the world.• The movie “Field of Dreams” was filmed in Dyersville. The city is also home to the National Farm Toy Museum, which displays over thirty thousand cast iron toys and hosts a popular National Farm Toy Show.

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SWISS VALLEY CAMPGROUND, PARK & NATURE CENTERPeosta, IA | (563) 588-8041Located on 62 acres near Catfish Creek, the Swiss Valley Campground features play-ground equipment, ball fields, reservable picnic pavilions, fishing opportunities, inter-pretive displays, nature trails and the Swiss Valley Nature Preserve and Nature Center.

WHITEWATER CANYON WILDLIFE AREACascade, IA | (563) 556-6745Located on 419 acres, the Whitewater Canyon Wildlife Area serves as a conservation area and is open for public hunting, bird watching and features nature trails.

GOVERNOR DODGE STATE PARKDodgeville | (608) 935-2315Located on 5,270 acres near Dodgeville, Governor Dodge State Park features a wide assortment of natural rock formations, two lakes and a waterfall. The park offers many recreational activities such as, bicycle trails, horseback riding trails, snowmobile trails, camping areas, hunting opportunities, picnic areas, swimming areas, and fishing opportunities.

GRANT RIVER RECREATION AREAPotosi | (877) 444-6777Located two miles south of Potosi, the Grant River Recreation area features campsites, picnic areas, fishing opportunities, and boat access to the Mississippi River.

NELSON DEWEY STATE PARKCassville | (608) 725-5274Located on the Mississippi River in Cassville, the Nelson Dewey State Park features excel-lent fishing opportunities, picnic areas, na-ture trails and boat launches.

TOWER HILL STATE PARKSpring Green | (608) 588-2116 Located on the Wisconsin River in Spring Green, Tower Hill State Park features camp-sites, nature trails, a canoe landing, picnic area and a shot tower where lead was made in the 1800s.

WYALUSING STATE PARKBagley | (608) 996-2261Located near Bagley, Wyalusing State Park features over 14 miles of recreational trails in-cluding, hiking, mountain bike, cross-country ski and nature trails. The park also features picnic areas, camp sites, fishing opportunities and boating areas.


Parks & RecreationBANKSTON PARKHoly Cross, IA | (563) 556-6745Located on 120 acres, Bankston Park features a campground, handicapped fishing access, picnic areas and seasonal hunting areas.

FILLMORE RECREATION AREACascade, IA | (563) 852-3377Located near White Water Creek, the Fillmore Recreation Area features a campground, nine hole golf course, reservable picnic pavilions, playground equipment and nature trails.

GRAF PARKGraf, IA | (563) 556-6745Located near the Heritage Trail, Graf Park fea-tures a playground, reservable picnic pavilion and picnic areas.

INTERSTATE POWER COMPANY FOREST PRESERVEDubuque, IA | (563) 556-6745Located on 78 acres, the Interstate Power Company Forest Preserve features restored prairie, grassland and forested areas with nature trails.

LITTLE MAQUOKETA RIVER MOUNDSDubuque, IA | (563) 556-6745Located north of Dubuque, the Little Maquo-keta River Mounds serve as a conservation area and offers scenic views of a 200 foot bluff.

MASSEY MARINA PARKDubuque, IA | (563) 556-3416Located near the Mississippi River, Massey Marina Park features a campground, boat launch, picnic areas, slip rentals, marine fuel dock, playground equipment and conces-sions.

MUD LAKE PARKDubuque, IA | (563) 552-2746Located near the Mississippi River, Mud Lake Park features a campground, boat launch, reservable picnic pavilions and playground equipment.

NEW WINE PARKNew Vienna, IA | (563) 921-3475Located near the North Fork Maquoketa River, New Wine Park features a campground, softball fields, sand volleyball courts, reserv-able picnic pavilions and nature trails.

POHLMAN PRAIRIE PRESERVEDubuque, IA | (563) 556-6745Located on 23 acres south of Durango, the Pohlman Prairie Preserve serves as a conser-vation area and features nature trails.

RINGNECK RIDGE WILDLIFE AREAWorthington, IA | (563) 556-6745Located on 160 acres, the Ringneck Ridge Wildlife Area serves as a conservation area and is open for public hunting, bird watching and features nature trails.

All hunters should consider taking an advanced hunter education class to learn the latest hunting techniques along with tips on coming home alive.

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Get a detailed map of the area you are hunting, review it before you leave, and carry it with you in the field.Carry a compass and know how to use it. Decide ahead of time the direction to head for if you get lost or disoriented.Weather can change quickly, so hunters should carry a simple survival kit and be prepared for an unexpected overnight stay in the field. The survival kit should contain a rope, a knife, water, waterproof matches, an emergency shelter, and first aid sup-plies.If you are on the water, make sure to wear a personal flotation device (life preserver). Know your hunting partners’ physical and emotion-al limitations, as well as your own, and don’t push your partners or yourself beyond those limits.


Hunting Safety


Iowa Hunting SeasonsDEERYouth Deer Hunt | Sept. 17 - Oct. 2Disabled Hunter | Sept. 17 - Oct. 2Bow | Oct. 1-Dec. 2, Dec. 19 - Jan. 10Early Muzzleloader | Oct. 15 - 23Muzzleloader | Dec. 19 - Jan. 10 2017Shotgun 1 | Dec. 3 - 7Shotgun 2 | Dec. 10 - 18Holiday Antlerless-Only | Dec. 24 - Jan. 2 2017

GAME BIRDSPheasant | Oct. 29 - Jan. 10 2017Bobwhite Quail | Oct. 29 - Jan. 31 2017Gray Partridge | Oct. 1–Jan. 31 2017Ruffed Grouse | Oct. 1–Jan. 31 2017

MIGRATORY BIRDSNORTH ZONE September Teal | Sept. 3–11 Ducks, Coots & Mergansers | Sept. 24-Oct 2, Oct. 15-Dec. 4 Youth Waterfowl | Sept. 17–18 Dark Geese | Sept. 24-Oct 9, Oct. 15-Jan. 4 2017 Light Geese | Sept. 24-Oct 9, Oct. 15-Jan. 13 2017SOUTH ZONE September Teal | Sept. 3–11 Ducks, Coots & Mergansers | Oct. 1-5, Oct. 22-Dec. 15 Youth Waterfowl | Sept. 24–25 Dark Geese | Oct. 1-9, Oct. 22-Jan. 18 2017 Light Geese | Oct. 1-9, Oct. 22-Jan. 27 2017MISSOURI RIVER September Teal | Sept. 3–18 Ducks, Coots & Mergansers | Oct. 8-9, Oct. 22-Dec. 18 Youth Waterfowl | Oct. 1-2 Dark Geese | Oct. 8-16, Oct. 22-Jan. 18 2017 Light Geese | Oct. 8-16, Oct. 22-Jan. 27 2017STATEWIDE SEASONS Doves | Sept. 1–Nov. 9 Snipe | Sept. 3-Nov. 30 Rails (Sora & Virginia) | Sept. 3–Nov. 11 Woodcock | Oct. 1-Nov. 14

FURBEARERSCoyote | Continuous open seasonGroundhog | Continuous open seasonRaccoon | Nov. 5–Jan. 31 2017Opossum | Nov. 5–Jan. 31 2017Fox (Red & Gray | Nov. 5–Jan. 31 2017Bobcat | Nov. 5–Jan. 31 2017

TURKEY 2017Youth Turkey Hunt (Gun/Bow) | Apr. 8-16Season 1 (Gun/Bow) | Apr. 17–20Season 2 (Gun/Bow) | Apr. 21–25Season 3 (Gun/Bow) | Apr. 26–May 2Season 4 (Gun/Bow) | May 3-21Resident Archery | Apr. 17–May 21

BEARZone C where dogs are not permitted | Sept. 7–Oct. 11with aid of baitwith all other legal methods not using dogsAll other zones where dogs are permitted: | Sept. 7–13with aid of baitwith all other legal methods not using dogsSept. 14–Oct. 4with aid of dogswith aid of baitwith all other legal methodsOct. 5–11 with aid of dogs only

SMALL GAMERabbit (Cottontail) | Sept. 3 - Feb. 28, 2017Squirrels (Gray and Fox) | Sept. 3 - Jan. 31, 2017Crow | Oct. 15 - Nov. 30, Jan. 14 - Mar. 31 2017Pigeon | Continuous Open

TRAPPINGRaccoon, Muskrat, Fox (Red & Gray), Coyote, Badger, Mink, Weasel, Opossum, Striped Skunk, Otter, Bobcat | Nov. 5–Jan. 31 2017Civet Cat (Spotted Skunk) | ClosedGray Wolf | Closed

*At time of print 2017-18 dates were not available. Please contact your local DNR office for specific hunting and trapping zone regula-tions and updated dates. Updated Seasons and Contact information can be found at www.iowadnr.gov

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Iowa License and Permit Fees2017 LICENSE AND PERMIT FEES

RESIDENT FISHING (on sale Dec. 15, 2016)Annual 16 years old and older $19.003-Year $53.007-Day $13.501-Day $9.50Annual Third Line Fishing Permit $12.00Trout Fee $12.50Lifetime (65 years old and older) $52.50Boundary Water Sport Trotline $22.50Fishing Tournament Permit $25.00Fishing, Hunting, Habitat Fee Combo $47.00Paddlefish Fishing License & Tag $22.00

NONRESIDENT FISHING (on sale Jan. 1, 2017)Annual 16 years old and older $41.007-Day $32.003-Day $17.501-Day $10.50Annual Third Line Fishing Permit $12.00Trout Fee $15.00Boundary Water Sport Trotline $42.50Fishing Tournament Permit $25.00Paddlefish Fishing License & Tag

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Follow these guidelines to help prevent andprepare for capsizing, swamping, or someonefalling overboard.• Make sure that you and your passengers are wearing life-jackets while the boat is moving. • Attach the ignition safety lanyard to your wrist, clothes, or life jacket. • Don’t allow anyone to sit on the gun wale, bow, seat backs, motor cover, or areas not designed for seating. Also, don’t let anyone sit on pedestal seats when craft is not in idle. • Don’t overload your boat. Balance the load of passengers and gear stored on-board. • Keep your center of gravity low by not allowing people to stand up or move around while craft is in motion. • In small boats, don’t allow anyone to lean beyond the gun-wale. • Turn boat at slow rates of speed. • Secure the anchor line to the bow, never to the stern. • Don’t risk operating water craft in rough conditions or bad weather.

(Other Than a Personal Watercraft)• For engines 25 horsepower or less:- Those under age 12 may operate withoutrestrictions.

• For engines over 25 horsepower through 75horsepower:- Those under age 12 must have someone 21 years of age or older on board within reach of the controls.

• For engines over 75 horsepower:- No children under age 12 may operate, even with an adult on board. - Other restrictions apply to boat operators 12 to 17 years old:- Operators from 12 to 17 years of age may operate engines of 25 horsepower or lower with no restrictions.

• For engines over 25 horsepower:- Operators 12 to 17 years of age must have: A watercraft operator’s permit, or someone age 21 years or older old on board within reach of the controls.

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• at least one Coast Guard Approved Type 1, 2, 3 or 5 flotation de-vice that is the proper size for each person on board or being towed.

• All devices must be in good condition and easily accessible.

• Children under age 10 must wear a device when on board a boat that is underway unless: in an enclosed cabin or below deck or on an anchored boat that is being used for swimming or diving or passenger craft with a licensed captain.

• Along with the above at least one approved Type 4 must be on board boats 16 ft. or longer (except canoes and kayaks) and immedi-ately available.

• A Coast Guard approved Type 5 device may be substituted for any other Coast Guard approved device if it meets the same require-ments and is noted on the label.

• Anyone riding a jet ski or other Personal Water Craft must wear an approved -non inflating flotation device, as well as anyone being towed by a water craft.

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Recreational Safety

Read theowner’s manualand know your vehicle thoroughly. • Check your vehicle before you ride. • Wear protective equipment and clothing. • Don’t lend your vehicle to unskilled riders. • Supervise young or inexperienced riders. • Never carry a passenger on vehicles meant for one rider. • Do not operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol. • Drive at speeds that are appropriate to trail conditions. • Stay to the right on trails. • Stay away from thin ice, open water and wetlands • Know the weather forecast. • Make sure headlights and taillights work properly. • Maintain safe distances between other riders. • Re-duce your speed when riding at night. • Yield to other motor vehicles and trail users. • Young or beginning riders are encouraged to take a safety training course.

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ATV Safety

• Always wear a properly fitting bike helmet as most serious injuries are to the head. • Be sure your handlebars, seat and wheels fit snugly. • Keep your bike in good shape by checking and oiling your chain, making sure your brakes work properly and maintaining your tire pressure. • Always ride with both hands on the handlebars except when do-ing turn signals. • When leaving a driveway, curb or alleyway always stop and check for traffic in both directions. • Cross only at in-tersections. • Use the crosswalk to walk your bike across busy intersections and follow the traffic signals. • Never ride against traf-fic. Travel in the same direction as the cars. • Whenever you can, use bike routes and avoid busy streets. • Don’t ride near parked cars as doors can open and cause accidents. • Obey all traffic signs and traffic lights. • When biking with friends, ride in a single file. • Always pass other bikers or pedestrians on the left and say “On your left!” to make your presence known. • Always use bicycle hand signals to alert traf-fic of your changing direction.

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Bicycle Safety

• Do not consume alcohol or take drugs prior to or during your snowmobile trip. Doing so increases your chances of injury or death.• Slow down and don’t cut to the inside of the trail corners. It’s dangerous and il-legal. • If you snowmobile at night, don’t override your lights. • Always use the buddy system. Never ride off alone. • Drowning is one of the causes of many snow-mobile fatalities. Whenever possible, avoid the ice. • Wear sensible, protective clothing designed for oper-ating a snowmobile. • Use a full size helmet, goggles, or visor to prevent injuries from twigs, stones, ice chips and other debris. • Avoid wearing long scarves. They may get caught in moving parts of the snowmo-bile. • Know the terrain you are going to ride. If un-familiar to you, ask someone who has traveled over it before. • Know the weather forecast, especially the ice and snow conditions. • Be sure your snowmobile is in top-notch mechanical condition throughout the months of use. • Familiarize yourself with the snow-mobile you are driving. Thoroughly read the manual that accompanies the snowmobile. • Do not pursue domestic or wild animals. That is not the conduct of a sportsman. Report such violations to the nearest law enforcement officer.

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Please respect private property and no trespassing signs. Stay on trails.Exercise extreme caution on all lakes and streams. Obey

all state and local laws and ordinances. Do not operate snowmobiles/ATV’s on county roads or state highways.

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Don’t like all the dirt in your fingernails while you work in the garden? Before you go out, run your fingernails across a bar of

soap and you’ll effectively seal the undersides of your nails so dirt cannot accumulate. Then, after you are all done gardening, use a toothpick or nailbrush to remove the soap and your nails will be sparkling clean.

Spray vegetable oil on your string trimmer to help prevent jamming or breaking (Treat before installing string in trimmer).


Make a convenient measuring tool out of a long handled garden tool by laying it on the ground next to a tape measure. Use a permanent marker to copy the inches and feet. Next time you are spacing plants you already have a dual-purpose measur-ing tool in your hand!

Write the names of your plants (With a permanent marker) on the flat parts of stones of any size and lay them in front of your plants for natural looking markers.

The next time you boil or steam vegetables, use the leftover water to water potted patio plants, and you’ll be suprised at how the plants grow with “vege-soup.”

You can use leftover tea and coffee grounds to help acidify the soil of acid-loving plants like azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, gardenias and blueberries. A light sprinkle of about 1/4 of an inch applied once a month will help keep the pH of the soil on the acidic side.

You can use chamomile tea to control damping-off fungus, which often attacks young seedlings quite suddenly. Just add some tea to the soil around the soil of seedlings once a week for healthy plant.

Here is a really quick way to dry out your herbs: Just lay a sheet of newspaper on the seat of your car, arrange the herbs in a single layer, then roll up the windows and shut the car doors. Your herbs will be dry in no time!

Use your blender to grind up egg shells. Just like a mother bird chews up worms for the baby birds making the food easier to digest, grinding eggshells makes it easy for your garden to absorb the calcium egg shells retain.

Animals (cats especially) seem to think all of the hard work you’ve put into your garden looks like a huge litter box. To keep them from pooping on your basil and other plants, strategically place a few plastic forks around your plants to deter them from destroying your fresh herbs, fruits, and vegetables.



Safety TipsPARENTS:• Teach your kids that an emergency is when you need help from a doctor, a police officer or a firefighter.

• Designate a safe place by your house that a child can go to if they need help right away.

• Have your kids memorize your address and phone numbers. They should also know your full name and where you work.

KIDS:FIRE SAFETY• If you or someone else is on fire - remember to STOP, DROP and ROLL. Wrap a blanket on the person to help put out the fire.

• If there is a fire, leave the house as fast as you can! Crawl on the floor to avoid smoke and if the door is hot, don’t open it - find another way out.

• Learn all the fire exits in your house. Assign a safe place outside for everyone to meet in case of a fire emergency.

HOME ALONE• Never tell anyone that you are home alone.

• If someone calls and asks for your mom and dad, tell them “They cannot come to the phone right now, can you please call back later?”

• Do not answer the door, unless it is someone that you know your parents have okay‘d them to come over.


FIRST AID FOR INSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXIS & POISON SAFETYINSECT BITES/ANAPHYLAXISAnaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction from insect bites (latex, food and drug allergies can also cause Anaphylaxis). Typical symptoms include hives, the swelling of lips or eyes, swollen throat, drop in blood pressure, light headedness, confusion, nausea or diarrhea. If someone is having an allergic reaction from an insect bite seek medical attention immediately.

POISON PREVENTIONTeach your children about poison and how it can look like a food or drink. They should always ask an adult before eating or drinking anything. Have them learn the

poison control phone number: 1-800-222-1222 and keep it programmed or posted near all your phones. Here are some prevention tips.

Lock up your poisons and medications. Keep them out of the reach of children, lock them up if possible. Make sure your children understand that medicine is not candy.Follow directions carefully. Read your labels. Be sure to use and store all poisons and medications properly according to recommendations.

Keep your pets safe from household chemicals, too. Don’t allow pets near areas that have just been cleaned with chemicals, such as freshly mopped floors or bleached bathtubs and sinks. Clean up any antifreeze/coolant spills. Pets like the flavor but they can die if they ingest it. Store poisonous foods or plants in areas that your pets cannot access. Call your local emergency veterinary hospital if you believe your pet has been poisoned.


Safety TipsFIRST AID FOR BURNS & CHOKING

BURNSFor minor 1st and 2nd degree burns smaller than 3” in diameter: Cool the Burn. Run cool water over the burned area for 5 minutes, or until the pain diminishes. Never put ice on a burn!

Bandage the burn with sterile gauze: It is important to use loosely wrapped gauze. This will avoid pressure and the bandage pro-tects blisters. NEVER put lotions, vaseline, ointments or butter on burn. Do not break any blis-ters, which can cause infection.

Take Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen or Acetaminophen to relieve pain: Minor burns usually heal with these basic treatments. Be aware for signs of infection which may include: increased pain, redness, fever, swelling or oozing. If symptoms develop, seek medical help. Avoid tanning the burned area for at least a year. Protect the area with sun-screen outdoors. Avoid giving aspirin to children.

For 3rd degree burns/all major burns - DIAL 911DO NOT run cold water over large severe burns - this can cause shock.DO NOT remove burnt clothing.Check for signs of breathing/coughing/movement.If there are no signs of breathing begin CPR.Elevate burned areas above heart level, if possible.Cover the burn(s) with cool, sterile, moist bandages, towels or cloth.

CHOKINGMost people clutch at their throats when choking, an obvious symbol for help. However, if a person isn’t giving that signal, be alert for these indications. Inability to talk, difficulty breath-ing or noisy breathing, inability to cough forcefully, skin/lips/nails turning blue, loss of con-sciousness.

The Red Cross recommends a “five-and-five” method for first aid: First give five blows between the person’s shoulders with the heel of your hand. Second, perform the Heimlich maneuver

(abdominal thrusts) five times. Alternate between five back blows and five abdominal thrusts until the blockage is dislodged.

IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 911

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