Hunting

Whitetails 365: Weathering The Hunt: Leveraging Conditions for October Bowhunting

Whitetails 365: Weathering The Hunt: Leveraging Conditions for October Bowhunting By Aaron McKinney October holds so much hope and excitement for Iowa bowhunters. Finally, the season has opened. You no longer have to scout from afar and can make a plan to hunt. With the transition towards fall, comes a unique set of weather patterns […]

Field Techniques for Top-Notch Bird Taxidermy Mounts

Field Techniques for Top-Notch Bird Taxidermy Mounts By Nick Martin Whether you are new to hunting or a lifelong hunter, there Is one guarantee, you will form many memories over the years hunting! These memories can be captured in a variety of ways such as pictures, journaling, storytelling, etc. One great way to forever capture […]

Handling Multiple Coyotes

Handling Multiple Coyotes By Troy Hoepker The sun was just spreading its first rays across the landscape of the bean field in front of us. It was peaceful, calm and quiet. Yet, you would have never known that moments earlier there had been such a struggle for life take place across that tranquil field. You […]

Understanding Your Broadhead and Arrow Set-up

Understanding Your Broadhead and Arrow Set-up By Aaron McKinney Archery and bowhunting have changed tremendously in the last 40 years. In recent years, arrow weight and Front of Center (FOC) have become hot topics among archers. Fifteen years ago, the trends leaned towards lighter, faster arrows. The idea was to maximize kinetic energy and achieve […]

Getting Youth Involved in Pheasant Season

Getting Youth Involved in Pheasant Season By Jacob Dean In Iowa, our season is getting ready to open up, before the season begins, we have a few days set aside for youth to go out and try their luck pheasant hunting. Some days might be better than others while out in the field. When you […]

Deer Scents and How to Use Them

Deer Scents and How to Use Them By Jessica Graham Eliminating Human Scent The foundation of scent control lies in minimizing your human odor. This starts with meticulous hygiene. Showering with scent-free soap, washing your hunting clothes in scent-free detergent, and avoiding scented products are essential steps. In our house, we use scent-free detergent all […]

Iowa Duck Hunting: A Fall Tradition

Iowa Duck Hunting: A Fall Tradition By Alex Clark As we turn the page and settle into my favorite time of year, the crisp autumn air settles in and the vibrant hues of fall paint the Iowa landscape. The anticipation of waterfowl season reaches an all-time high. With a diverse ecosystem of rivers, lakes, and […]

Analyzing Your Shot & What To Do Next

Analyzing Your Shot & What To Do Next By Noel Gandy The moment of truth has finally arrived and all of your hard work has paid off: you got your shot on that whitetail you’ve been after for so long. Your arrow struck and your animal has bound out of sight. The impact was not […]

30 Things Every Hunter Worth Their Salt Should Know How To Do

30 Things Every Hunter Worth Their Salt Should Know How To Do By Aaron Stonehocker Sportsmen come from all walks of life: rich, poor, young, retired, self-inspired, or groomed into the lifestyle by those who came before us. It is safe to say that no two hunters have precisely the same tastes when it comes […]

Summer Patterning Tips and Tricks

Summer Patterning Tips and Tricks By Noel Gandy Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4th. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. Fireworks are popped, hotdogs are consumed, and generally a good time […]

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