Good year expected for Iowa pheasant hunters - KTIV News 4 Sioux City IA: News, Weather and Sports

Good year expected for Iowa pheasant hunters

Posted:
By Kristie VerMulm, Evening Anchor - bio | email
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KTIV) -

The mild weather means Iowa should see an increase in it pheasant population this year with some of the best hunting in Northwest Iowa.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources says the bird population should be up 16 percent this year.

The statewide average count on a 30 mile route is eight birds this year.

But, you'll find the highest number of pheasants in Northwest Iowa, up to 16 birds in that same stretch.

The Iowa pheasant season runs from October 27th through January 10th.

Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and KTIV Television Inc. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance with issues relating to the content of this station's public inspection file should contact Administrative Assistant Kathy Clayton at (712) 239-4100 x209. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, at 888-835-5322 (TTY) or at fccinfo@fcc.gov.