MISSOURI VALLEY, IA (WOWT) - The DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge is currently closed, due to the Missouri river levels continuing to rise. “We know that the river projections they’re calling for in ...

See photos of the Desoto National Wildlife Refuge in December Tumpeter swans take off at Desoto National Wildlife refuge in Iowa on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025. Trumpeter swans float by at the Desoto ...

Viewing area at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, where bird watchers didn't see as many migrating waterfowl this season. DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge didn’t see as many waterfowl fly through this ...

Each year DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge hosts turkey hunts for both youth and mobility impaired hunters. These weekend turkey hunts are limited in numbers to provide a safe and enjoyable hunt for ...

Spectacular views of spring and fall migratory waterfowl can be seen at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge on the flood plain of the Missouri River. DeSoto Wildlife Refuge is sure to delight the ...

Spring weather means the return of many migratory birds to the area. One way to see those is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday during Spring Migratory Bird Day at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge.

Canada geese gather by the thousands near the visitor's center at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. The visitor's center will be closed Monday, though the park is waiving its entrance fee that day.

MISSOURI VALLEY, Iowa — The DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge near the Iowa-Nebraska border will offer a limited number of turkey hunting permits this spring. Archery turkey hunting will be allowed from ...

Visit an established flyway that serves as a protected habitat to migratory birds. Visit an established flyway that serves as a protected habitat to migratory birds. Road Trip Iowa is available to ...

The manager of the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge in western Iowa reports not as many birds flew through the area this past migration season. Desoto manager Tom Cox says the drought, left the refuge ...

Snow geese are racing north this spring, so it’s hit or miss whether bird-watchers will find any on the waters at DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge. “They will push north as far as they can until they ...