Budget VS Premium Hunting Scopes
Budget VS Premium Hunting Scopes There is a common trend I run into when advising people on rifle setup, whether for hunting, tactical, or other purposes. I have no problem getting folks to spend money on rifles. But when I tell them to spend as much or more on optics, I seem to lose them. […]
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Hunting Iowa in October
Hunting Iowa in October There’s a certain feeling that settles in as summer starts to fade and we approach the deer seasons. Acorns start to fall and your mind drifts to the woods even when you’re nowhere near them. Long before the leaves turn, the anticipation begins. You think about the first cool morning and […]
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Understanding CWD and EHD in Iowa: What Hunters Should Know for 2026
noUnderstanding CWD and EHD in Iowa: What Hunters Should Know for 2026 I remember the drought of 2012. It barely rained, grass turned brown, ponds dried up, ag yields were catastrophic across the state, and then deer began to die. This was the first time I remember chatter from Iowa deer hunters getting really concerned […]
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Gearing Up for Dove Season
Gearing Up for Dove Season Dove season around Iowa is kind of the first kick-off for hunting season. It opens up around September 1st, near the Labor Day holiday, so what better way to celebrate than to go hunting? Dove hunting is hard, you’ll watch groups of men, excellent shooters, miss the doves as they […]
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