With multiple hunting seasons underway or soon to be along with summer winding down, a local official encourages safety while engaging in recreational activities.

Lots of waterfowl hunting seasons happen this month and Iowa Department of Natural Resources Conservation Officer in Dallas County Dustin Eighmy encourages safety while people engage in these activities. 

“Everyone needs to be safe while they are out recreating whether it’s on the water, the river, in the field hunting. Just make sure that you are always letting someone know where you are going, when you plan to get home. Have a float plan or have a hunt plan and follow those plans, if it changes let those people know. Make sure that you are following all the regulations, that you’re in compliance.”

Eighmy tells Raccoon Valley Radio if someone isn’t sure of what the regulations are they can contact their local conservation officer or there are online resources. Eighmy says another important thing to keep in mind is making sure you aren’t trespassing on land. 

“Make sure you are going out and having a good time and you’re licensed and enjoying what Iowa has to offer for our natural resources.”

For more information on regulations in Iowa you can go here.