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Prepper, distasters, iowa, tornadoes, iowa power outtages, what to do in a natural disaster, The Iowa Sportsman

How to Stay Safe and Prepared for Any Disaster

How to Stay Safe and Prepared for Any Disaster We live in a world where we pretty much have everything we need, but, we live in Iowa. That means we get hit with some natural disasters that leave us without electricity for extended periods of time. We’ve seen this in the derecho of 2020 and […]

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The Iowa Sportsman, deer blind, treestand, deer hunting, Iowa hunting, hunting blind

Build the Best Deer Blind Setup Now

Build the Perfect Deer Blind Setup Now Hunting blinds have changed a lot over the years. Hunters now have more choices than ever before. Some hunters like large permanent blinds that stay out all year. Others like lightweight pop-up blinds they can move around. One important thing to remember is deer need time to get […]

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Finding Fish When the Water Heats Up, warm weather, July fishing, Summer fishing Iowa

Finding Fish When the Water Heats Up

Finding Fish When the Water Heats Up There is something special about summertime fishing in Iowa. Some of my favorite memories have been made on the water during the hottest days of the year. Average temperatures often sit between 80°F and 90°F, but it’s not uncommon for mid-day highs to climb near 100°F. On top […]

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Planting More Than a Plot: Why Fall Food Plots Matter, David Holder, Fall Food Plots, Deer hunting, Raised at Full Draw, Raised Hunting

Planting More Than a Plot: Why Fall Food Plots Matter

Planting More Than a Plot: Why Fall Food Plots Matter  I remember the first time we got him on trail camera. My jaw dropped. A 160-inch 8-point we started calling “The Big 8.” The kind of deer that makes you lose sleep trying to figure out how you’ll ever get close. The next time I […]

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