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The Growing Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease – What Hunters Need to Know

The Growing Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease: What Hunters Need to Know By Catherine Cummings As the cooler weather settles in and the days shorten, Iowa hunters gear up for one of the most anticipated events of the deer season: gun season. While excitement builds for the season, there’s a pressing issue that no hunter […]

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Tips for January Coyote Calling

Tips For January Coyote Calling By Jacob Dean The sun started to peek over the horizon, casting soft, pink light across the field. It was a perfect morning for hunting. I’d set up just off the edge of a field bordered by dense woods. From my vantage point, I had a clear line of sight […]

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Plan for Deer Season 2025

Plan for Deer Season 2025 By Aaron McKinney AS Iowa’s 2024 hunting season winds down this month, hunters across the state feel a mix of accomplishment and anticipation. For many, the season has been rewarding, with crisp mornings, challenging hunts, and stories to share. Yet, as the final days slip by and the fields quiet […]

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Timber Stand Improvement

Timber Stand Improvement  For Beginners By Lane Rumelhart Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) can mean different things to different people. Ultimately, it depends on the goals landowners have for their timber. For some, the goal is to improve timber quality by focusing on higher-value trees to maximize economic return. For others, TSI is aimed at promoting […]

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