The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is reminding ice fishers that all unattended shelters must be removed from state-owned lands and waters, including parking lots and boat ramps, by Feb. 20. Shelters left beyond the deadline risk falling through as the ice thins, creating environmental hazards and costly removal efforts. Owners are responsible for retrieving any shelters that break through the ice. Ice anglers camping in a paid campsite within a state park are exempt from the Feb. 20 deadline and may keep their shelters in place. Officials encourage shelter owners to remove their equipment early to avoid last-minute complications and potential safety risks.
DNR Reminds Iowans Of Feb. 20 Deadline To Remove Ice Fishing Shelters
