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Engaging the Next Generation

Engaging the Next Generation

Engaging the Next Generation The future of wildlife conservation in North America rests squarely on the shoulders of the next generation of hunters. For over a century, the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation has been predominantly funded by hunters through license fees and excise taxes on equipment. As the number of licensed hunters steadily […]

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Reflecting on a Productive Season

Reflecting on a Productive Season

Reflecting on a Productive Season The time of year and season that we all longed for not so long ago has now come and gone in what has seemed like the blink of an eye. Deer season 2025-2026 is, for all intents and purposes, a wrap. So much can be said for what many would […]

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Five Tips to Find More Antlers

Five Easy Tips to Find More Antlers

Five Easy Tips to Find More Antlers The hunting season might be over, but the real fun in the woods is just beginning if you ask me. If you’ve never tried shed hunting, you’re missing out on a serious adventure. It’s like a treasure hunt in the woods. It’s also one of the best ways […]

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Iowa's Hunting Preserves

Iowa’s Hunting and Shooting Preserves 

Iowa’s Hunting and Shooting Preserves  I can vividly recall my first trip to an upland hunting preserve in 2012. It wasn’t just a simple work outing; it was a retreat I took with a few work colleagues. To prime our minds and sharpen our reflexes, we kicked things off with a couple of rounds of […]

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