The annual spring spotlight survey by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources is underway. Spokesman Tyler Harms says the survey focuses on what are called furbearers.
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Harms says the heavy snow and cold weather this winter may’ve had an impact on some animal populations.
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The survey begins an hour after sunset, preferably on a night with a clear sky, low wind and high humidity. Harms says the survey routes were designed to include all types of habitats found on the Iowa landscape in an effort to not skew the number of animals counted in either way.