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May Fishing Tips
May Fishing Tips Probably my most, favorite time to fish is in early spring. It is a new reason to get outside and see a new side of nature that you have missed since last year, and don’t realize it until you’re standing in it. Now is the time to pack a cooler with the […]
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A Practical Plan to Purchasing Iowa Recreational Ground
A Practical Plan to Purchasing Iowa Recreational Ground If you’re an Iowa outdoorsman, you have probably dreamed of owning your own land, a piece you can call your own. A place to cast a line, blaze a trail, or just sit under the stars and connect with our creator and nature. We yearn for a […]
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Overlooked Fishing Destinations in Iowa
Overlooked Fishing Destinations in Iowa By Todd Reed Growing up in Iowa and fishing as much as I could I never took the time to realize how fortunate we are to have the natural resources that we do. Perhaps it is being over four decades old, or perhaps it is the reflective mind that I […]
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Exploring Iowa’s Waterways
Exploring Iowa’s Waterways Iowa, the “land of rolling hills and friendly smiles,” also boasts a hidden gem – a network of water trails waiting to be explored. These marked and maintained routes navigate rivers, lakes, and canals, offering paddlers, canoers, and other boaters a unique perspective on the state’s natural beauty and history. Whether you’re […]
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Breaking Down New Catfish Water
Breaking Down New Catfish Water By Brad Durick Everyone likes to go to new places and experience the fishing those places have to offer. These new places may be a different part of your home river or lake; or a trip all the way across the country to try something totally different. Some people enjoy […]
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Embracing the Serenity: The Benefits of Summer Fishing in Minnesota
Embracing the Serenity: The Benefits of Summer Fishing in Minnesota By Joe Henry As the winter snow melts away and the land awakens with vibrant greens, Minnesota becomes a haven for anglers eager to explore its abundant lakes, rivers, and streams. Summer fishing in the Land of 10,000 Lakes offers a wealth of benefits beyond […]
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Catfishing the Less Traveled
Catfishing the Less Traveled By Brad Durick Humans are creatures of habit and generally looking for the easy way of doing things. This goes with our lives and in many cases our fishing. I remember reading a catfishing book many years back when I was getting started and the author pointed out that many anglers […]
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Pay Attention for Catfish
Pay Attention for Catfish By Brad Durick In the day of technology it may seem pretty easy to pull the phone out of our pocket and look up the answer to any question of what the fish are doing. There should be a report for the body of water you are on or some hot […]
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Calling all Iowa Sportsman!
Calling all Iowa Sportsman! Tired of the same old hunting and fishing stories? Want to get the inside scoop on the latest gear, techniques, and local hotspots? Then, you need to tune in to The Iowa Sportsman Podcast. You can expect up-to-date hunting and fishing reports. Get the lowdown on what’s biting and where to […]
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Fishing Late Season Ice
Fishing Late Season Ice February is the time of year when, in Iowa, most outdoor sports and recreation shows are taking place, giving reason for the thoughts of open water. Reality soon sets in as you peer out the window and see a blanket of snow covering much of the ground and fishing boats remain […]
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