September 27th & 28th, 2014 - FREE!

Saturday: 9am - 6pm & Sunday: 10am - 4pm
Des Moines Izaak Walton League and Water Works Park
4343 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines
Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day by bringing the entire family out for a fun weekend discovering new and exciting ways to enjoy Iowa's outdoors. With over 50 free hands-on activities, visitor's are able to learn, observe and experience recreation opportunities in the great outdoors.

Hands-on activities include, but are not limitied to:
Fishing- Reel Fishing, Bow Fishing, Fly Fishing & Casting, Casting games, Fish ID tank
Water Sports- Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Life Jacket Safety
Kid's Corner- Fossil & Treasure Dig, Live Animals, Minnow Races, Make your own Bird Feeder
Camping- Tent Demonstrations and Outdoor Cooking
Buckskinners Encampment- Traditional encampment and Tomahawk range
Archery- Beginners Range, Traditional Range (9 and over) and Aerial Range
Shooting Sports- Trap Shooting (height requirement), Sling Shot and BB Gun Ranges
Wildlife- Trapping in Iowa, Waterfowl Hunting, Turn In Poachers (TIP), Game Care/Food Safety, Hunter Safety Trail, Treestand Safety
Conservation- Urban Garden Program, Soil & Water Conservation, Land Quality

The Iowa Outdoor Expo would not happen without the generous support from our partners and sponsors and the dedication of over two hundred volunteers.

For more information:
Rachel Ladd
c/o Des Moines Izaak Walton League
3434 George Flagg Parkway
Des Moines, IA 50321
Phone: (515) 729-6037
Email: Rachel.Ladd@dnr.iowa.gov