The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

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About the Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America
Founded in 1922, the Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is one of the four oldest chapters still active in the nation. We’re part of one of America’s oldest and most respected conservation organizations. With a powerful grassroots network of more than 250 local chapters nationwide, the League takes a common-sense approach toward protecting our country’s natural heritage and improving outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. We invite you to learn about our work and to join us in supporting important conservation initiatives in your community.

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Des Moines Chapter House
4343 George Flagg Parkway
Des Moines, Iowa, 50321
(515) 244-3773

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Meetings are held every Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner is served until 6:30 p.m., with programs starting at 6:45 p.m. There are lots of great programs and delicious meals coming up on Tuesdays at the Chapter House! Check out our Menus and Programs page to find out more!

Join Allan Hoisington of Mid-Iowa Anglers as he talks about Ice Fishing in Iowa, Tuesday, January 7, 6:45 pm at The Des Moines Izaak Walton League! 4343 George Flagg Pkwy. (Intersection of Geo. Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321. Allan will also fill us in on Mid-Iowa Anglers upcoming 2025 Ice Tournaments: January 12 at Badger Creek in Van Meter; January 25 at 3 Mile Lake in Afton, January 26 at 12 Mile Lake in Creston; and February 9 at Big Creek in Polk City. We’ll also learn about the generous sponsors of these upcoming events, including Scout Brackets! Admission to Allan’s talk is FREE and Open to the Public, with dinner at 6 available for purchase. Check out Mid-Iowa Anglers on Facebook to learn more!

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources Todd Gosselink will host a town hall-style meeting Tuesday, February 18, 6:45 pm at The Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (Geo. Flagg & Park), Des Moines, 50321. Local IDNR staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules and regulations, and address other topics as requested. The meetings are open to the public. Comments collected from these public meetings will be considered along with other related comments received by the Iowa DNR prior to proposing changes to hunting rules and regulations. Proposed rules will be presented to the Natural Resource Commission during a regular public meeting for consideration and additional public comment. Admission to the meeting is FREE, with doors opening at 5:30 and dinner at 6 available for purchase.

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