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When does Iowa’s pheasant season open? Here’s the bird outlook for this fall

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October 16, 2024

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When does Iowa’s pheasant season open? Here’s the bird outlook for this fall

Iowa’s pheasant hunting opens this month after one of the strongest seasons the state has seen since 2007.

There were an estimated 83,600 pheasant hunters participating in the 2023 season. The highest bird populations are expected to be in west-central and northwest regions, followed by central and north-central Iowa.

As the fall harvest nears completion, hunters can expect more bird sightings. Roughly one-third of the pheasant harvest takes place within the first nine days of the season, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

When does Iowa pheasant season open?

The pheasant hunting season in Iowa begins Oct. 26 and lasts until Jan. 10.

When is the youth Iowa pheasant hunting season?

Pheasant hunting in Iowa starts with designated time for youth hunters to try to bag some birds. The youth season is Oct. 19-20. During this time, pheasant hunting is open to those 15 years old and younger.

More: Deer hunting season in Iowa is fast approaching. With new rules, here is what to know:

What is the outlook for the upcoming pheasant season in Iowa?

Statewide pheasant populations were found to have 19 birds per 30-mile route, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ annual August roadside survey. This is a decline from previous years, likely due to the wetter-than-normal spring during nesting season. Those hunting in Iowa can expect a harvest between 350,000 to 400,00 roosters, according to the IDNR.

“We’ve had a population that could support this level of harvest, but until last year we didn’t have the hunter numbers,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

How many pheasants were bagged in Iowa last season?

More than 590,000 pheasants were bagged last fall. Strong populations accounted for the 62% increase in harvest. This also resulted in a 32% increase in the number of pheasant hunters, according to the DNR. More than 83,600 hunters pursued pheasants in Iowa in comparison to the 63,500 pheasant hunters in 2022.

The drought and mild winters helped ground nesting birds including turkeys and pheasants, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.

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3rd straight year Iowa has 2nd worst cancer rate

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October 16, 2024

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3rd straight year Iowa has 2nd worst cancer rate

ANKENY, Iowa (Gray Media Iowa State Capitol Bureau) – Something is happening to Iowans. Researchers, doctors, and other medical professionals hope to figure out what is causing it. For the third straight year, the Iowa Cancer Registry reported that the state has the second highest rate in new cancer diagnoses.

Several dozen people from the medical community gathered at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny for the Iowa Cancer Report. They heard the sobering state of cancer in Iowa.

21,000 new cases of cancer (estimated)
6,100 Iowans will die from cancer (estimated)
168,610 cancer survivors in Iowa (estimated)

The Iowa Cancer Report points out that there is no one reason why the state is only one of two in the country with rising rates of cancer. But the report highlights the high use of alcohol.

Iowans have the fourth highest rate of alcohol-related cancers and the fourth highest rate of binge drinking. The research shows that Iowans who are between 25-34 have the highest binge drinking rate of any age group. And Iowans making more than $100,000 annually binge drink more than those who make less money.

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No. 5 Iowa State men's basketball team unveils “Dribbling Cy” throwback uniform combo

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October 15, 2024

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No. 5 Iowa State men's basketball team unveils “Dribbling Cy” throwback uniform combo

AMES — Uniform fanatics unite!

Tuesday night, the No. 5 Iowa State men’s basketball team announced on social media that the Cyclones will wear “Dribbling Cy” 1990’s-era throwback uniforms in the 2024-25 season.

A short video on X titled “The Return” showed several Cyclones, including Tamin Lipsey, Keshon Gilbert, Curtis Jones, and Milan Momcilovic wearing the new threads, which will be worn occasionally this season.

T.J. Otzelberger‘s squad will open the season at 7 p.m. on Nov. 4 against Mississippi Valley State at Hilton Coliseum.

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Iowa women’s basketball: Associated Press poll released; see if Hawkeyes made the cut

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October 15, 2024

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Iowa women’s basketball: Associated Press poll released; see if Hawkeyes made the cut

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The Iowa women’s basketball team has some work to do to convince Associated Press poll voters that the Hawkeyes are a Top 25 team.

The AP released its preseason poll on Tuesday, and the Hawkeyes fell just short of making the Top 25. Coach Jan Jensen’s team received the most votes of teams that did not make the cut.

Jensen is embarking on her first season as head coach after a long stint as Lisa Bluder’s assistant. Bluder announced her retirement in May, not long after the Hawkeyes advanced to the NCAA championship game for the second consecutive year.

With superstar Caitlin Clark now playing in the WNBA, it seems many women’s basketball observers believe Iowa will take a step back in 2024-25. Jensen’s team will try to prove them wrong.

Associated Press women’s basketball preseason top 25

1, South Carolina; 2. UConn; 3. USC; 4. Texas; 5. UCLA; 6. Notre Dame; 7. LSU; 8. Iowa State; 9. North Carolina State; 10. Oklahoma; 11. Duke; 12. Baylor; 13. Kansas State; 14. Ohio State; 15. North Carolina; 16. West Virginia; 17. Louisville; 18. Maryland; 19. Florida State; 20. Ole Miss; 21. Creighton; 22. Kentucky; 23. Nebraska; 24. Alabama; 25. Indiana

Others receiving votes: Iowa 37, TCU 30, Utah 24, Illinois 23, Stanford 17, Michigan St. 16, Gonzaga 16, Vanderbilt 12, South Dakota St. 7, Miami 4, Tennessee 3, Fairfield 3, Middle Tennessee 3, Georgia Tech 2, Syracuse 1, Princeton 1.

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