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Open Water Fishing in March

Open Water Fishing in March

Open Water Fishing in March The month of March is characterized by rapidly rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 41°Fto 56°F over the course of the month, exceeding 72°F or dropping below 26°F only one day in ten. As temps rise throughout the area, ice will begin to lose its grip on […]

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Spring Whitetail Prep

What Now?

What Now? The old saying, ”Time flies when you’re having fun,” is certainly true when it goes to the Iowa whitetail season. Hunters who were once budding with anticipation for the October 1st opener are now left asking themselves, “Where did the time go?” For the passionate deer hunter there can be an empty feeling […]

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Late Season Ice Fishing Tips

When the going gets Tough on the Ice

When the going gets Tough on the Ice The weekend is upon us and we have the green light for a trip to the ice.  The feeling can be magical on a Friday afternoon. As you drift off in your mind you can see the bluegills piled up beside your bucket, and those big crappies […]

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The Versatility of Retrieving Gun Dogs

The Versatility of Retrieving Gun Dogs

The Versatility of Retrieving Gun Dogs Roughly twenty-five years ago, I made a sales pitch to my parents, asking them if I could purchase a Labrador. To my surprise, they gave me the green light with the condition that I: find a trusted breeder, pay for the dog, and take full responsibility for training the […]

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