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3 Killer Tactics for Iowa’s Gun Seasons
3 Killer Tactics for Hunting Iowa’s Gun Seasons There is something incredibly exciting about the opening day of Iowa’s gun seasons. Walking into my stand, my anticipation is high, as I’ve been watching deer from afar during Iowa’s bow seasons. Generations of Iowans have lived for this moment, when months of scouting, stories, and anticipation […]
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Raccoon Calling 101
Raccoon Calling 101: Sounds, Setups, and Strategies Several years ago, when I was dating my now husband, Nathan, he asked me if I wanted to go raccoon calling with him. We loved being outdoors, and most of our time spent together revolved around fishing, target shooting, and hunting. When he asked about raccoon calling, I […]
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Patience, Precision, and Powder
Patience, Precision, and Powder Muzzleloaders have a special place in my heart. My first gun was an Iowa-made .45 caliber Knight Rifle. I loved that thing so much, from loading the powder and sabot down the barrel, to thoroughly cleaning and caring for my gun, it was fun for the teenage version of myself. With […]
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Must-Have Equipment for Iowa Acreages
Must-Have Equipment for Iowa Acreages As a child, I had what I would consider very typical childhood goals and aspirations. Grow up, have a family, work as a professional athlete, or a doctor, or a lawyer, or a missionary, or a firefighter, or anything else that tickled my fancy for the day. After all, we’re […]
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