The Iowa Sportsman May 2025

The Iowa Sportsman May 2025

Iowa Sportsman May 2025 in this issue

In This Issue

Here is our Publisher’s Statement for this month

Spring is in full swing here in Iowa, and with spring, comes gorgeous weather, and tons of opportunities to get out and enjoy Iowa. Whether you’re hitting the woods for morel mushrooms, chasing spring gobblers, or taking a trip to your favorite fishing hole, May is the perfect time to get outside and make the most of it.  

This month’s issue is packed with articles for Iowans by Iowans to fuel your spring adventures. Todd Reed covers top Fishing Destinations and his Favorite May Tackle. He highlights some of the best places to fish this spring, and in a separate article, he gives us some advice on his favorite tackle and lures. In our Fishing Iowa column, Ben Leal shares walleye fishing tips, tricks, and tackle for those of us targeting walleye this spring. May favorite thing to do in May is by far turkey hunt.  Turkey hunters will find some tips for pursuing birds, and you can also check out some of our staff’s favorite picks in our Buyer’s Guide for Turkey Season 2025 section. If you’re already thinking ahead to deer season, Aaron McKinney’s Hunter’s Checklist for 2025 helps us stay ahead of things by breaking down a list of chores and activities to do now, before fall approaches. Aaron has spent decade avidly hunting and shooting and he sheds some advice on Breaking Bowhunting Bad Habits. He offers some tips archers can use this summer before bow season opens. We also dive into Puppy Nutrition with Kyle Dana and he takes us through care and nutrition before puppies are born, all the way to post birth. When it comes to shooting, safety is paramount, and our Shooting Corner covers range safety. Lastly, we have a feature by Kent Beyer offering a guide on Using UTVs/ATVs for acreages. Plus, for those looking to explore beyond Iowa, we’ve got a great Minnesota Destination feature if you’re looking for a near-by get-away. 

Spring is short, so don’t waste a second—get outside, explore, and enjoy everything this season has to offer. As aways, we’re here to help make sure you’re geared up, informed, and ready for adventure. 

Here is the last month’s issue of the Iowa Sportsman April 2025 issue if you want to read it

The Iowa Sportsman April 2025

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Iowa Sportsman June 2025

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