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The Evolution of Muzzleloader Hunting in Iowa Improving Your Marksmanship

The Evolution of Muzzleloader Hunting in Iowa

The Evolution of Muzzleloader Hunting in Iowa A group of does meandered their way through an open field past the edge of a tree line. They were now about 50 yards away from my Dad and me. One doe stopped broadside. I placed the crosshairs behind her shoulder, that’s where my Dad had been telling […]

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Iowa Whitetail Rut Arsenal

The Iowa Whitetail Rut Arsenal

The Rut Arsenal The whitetail deer can be illusive, stealthy, and undoubtedly a challenge. However, we have many products to make hunting deer a bit easier. Whether it is scent covers and attractants, realistic calls, or visually accurate decoys, we have an arsenal at our fingertips to bring whitetails straight to us. Knowing when and […]

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Three Panfish Lures for Iowa Ice Cold Water Fish Tactics In Search for Perch Iowa yellow bass fishing

Yellow Bass: Iowans Hate to love Panfish

Yellow Bass: Iowans Hate to love Panfish Iowa has a love-hate relationship with the yellow bass. On one hand they’re plentiful, fun to catch and make delicious table fare. On the other hand, in many instances, they’re an invasive species and out-compete other panfish like crappies and bluegills…even largemouth bass. They are prolific breeders so […]

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Trophy walleye tactics

Tactics for Targeting Trophy Walleyes in the Fall

Targeting Trophy Walleyes in the Fall There is an old fishing adage that fall is prime time to catch trophy walleyes! For Shane Akin, full time guide in northwest Iowa and owner of Great Lakes Guide Service, that old adage is the truth. “There is no doubt that all gamefish put on the feedbag in […]

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