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Tips for January Coyote Calling
Tips For January Coyote Calling 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 for a […]
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Plan for Deer Season 2025
Plan for Deer Season 2025 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 down, the […]
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Timber Stand Improvement
Timber Stand Improvement For Beginners 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 wildlife habitat to […]
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Why use Prescribed Burning
Why use Prescribed Burning I remember watching our field of switchgrass being burned for the first time. With a drip torch in hand, the volunteer fire department struck the first line of flame, and I watched as the flame slowly gained strength. The fire spread, low and steady at first, but then surging forward. […]
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