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Springtime Panfish

Springtime Panfish-Perch, Crappie, and Bluegill

Springtime Panfish-Perch, Crappie, and Bluegill Spring is in full swing here in Iowa, and what can be more pleasant a reminder than the sound of birds, the sight of flowers blooming, and the feel of a warm afternoon? I can think of at least one more thing…Panfish! I can remember it like yesterday, our family […]

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Fishing for Pre-Spawn Bass

Pre-Spawn Bass

Pre-Spawn Bass One of my all-time seasons for bass fishing is when the water temperatures begin to climb and bass start making their move from deeper winter homes to shallow water where spawning will take place. The transition really begins as water temperatures rise to around 48-58 degrees. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass will start […]

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Keeping Kids Engaged in Turkey Hunting

Keeping Kids Engaged in Turkey Hunting

Keeping Kids Engaged in Turkey Hunting The morning air was cool and damp that May morning. The kind where you can hear your boots brush the grass as the dew covers your boots. He carried no gun, and that was on purpose. This was his first turkey season. He had the excitement, but today, he […]

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food plot

What Makes a Great Food Plot

What Makes a Great Food Plot Spring is just around the corner, and getting food plots started always comes to mind. Food plots are crucial, whether you’re setting up a safe place for wildlife to forage through the winter or to help target game species during hunting season. Here are 5 things that will help […]

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