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Training a Gun Dog

Developing a Top Notch Gun Dog

  If someone asked, “Are you a patient person?” How would you answer them? Is patience something you value and work on? Is patience an attitude you choose? Webster defines patient as:  bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint, manifesting forbearance under provocation or strain, not hasty or impetuous, steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or […]

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Improve Deer Hunting in Iowa

Deer Hunting in Iowa I recently had a conversation with Justin Synan (of Whitetail Addictions and The Run’n and Gun’n Podcast) about what it is like and how to improve, deer hunting in Iowa. We discussed how most of the state is in row cropped acres. Not really offering much in the way of whitetail […]

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Invest in Iowa-Made

Invest in Iowa-Made  There’s something awesome about grabbing that perfect fishing rod, lure or jig, and it’s even better knowing it was someone’s dream and built by avid fishermen right here in our own state. Choosing to invest in Iowa-made tackle isn’t just about convenience; it’s an investment in your community, a nod to local […]

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Fishing Traditions

Fishing Traditions

Fishing Traditions  When I was a kid, I was absolutely obsessed with fishing. My dad used to record episodes of “InFisherman” and “Babe Winkleman”, among others, on VHS tapes and I would watch them over and over again. The household laundry basket would be my pretend boat and I would fish around the house tackling […]

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