Hunting

3 Killer Tactics for Iowa’s Gun Seasons

3 Killer Tactics for Hunting Iowa’s Gun Seasons There is something incredibly exciting about the opening day of Iowa’s gun seasons. Walking into my stand, my anticipation is high, as I’ve been watching deer from afar during Iowa’s bow seasons. Generations of Iowans have lived for this moment, when months of scouting, stories, and anticipation […]

Raccoon Calling 101

Raccoon Calling 101: Sounds, Setups, and Strategies Several years ago, when I was dating my now husband, Nathan, he asked me if I wanted to go raccoon calling with him. We loved being outdoors, and most of our time spent together revolved around fishing, target shooting, and hunting. When he asked about raccoon calling, I […]

Patience, Precision, and Powder

Patience, Precision, and Powder Muzzleloaders have a special place in my heart. My first gun was an Iowa-made .45 caliber Knight Rifle. I loved that thing so much, from loading the powder and sabot down the barrel, to thoroughly cleaning and caring for my gun, it was fun for the teenage version of myself. With […]

Safety Reminders for Iowa Hunting Season

Safety Reminders for a Responsible Iowa Hunting Season Deer hunting is one of the most exciting and rewarding traditions in Iowa, but it also comes with serious responsibilities. Every year, thousands of hunters venture out to pursue whitetails, waterfowl, pheasants, predators, and all sorts of small game too. While success often depends on preparation, knowledge, […]

Sighting In Your Deer Rifle

Sighting In Your Deer Rifle Sighting in a hunting rifle is the bridge between practice range confidence and success in the field; it transforms a rifle from a promising tool to a dependable partner by aligning where your scope or sights indicate the bullet will go with where it actually lands. Before you load a […]

A December Pheasant Hunt in Iowa

A December Pheasant Hunt in Iowa The first snow of the season had rolled in overnight, blanketing the rolling hills of north-central Iowa in a clean, white sheet. By sunrise, the thermometer hung just below twenty degrees, making for a December pheasant hunt in Iowa. The crunch of boots on frozen ground echoed through the […]

Iowa CWD & EHD Update 2025

Iowa CWD & EHD Update There is nothing better than Iowa’s outdoors. When it comes to deer hunting, I’ve asked, “What’s the biggest threat to our deer herd?” While lots of options come to mind: coyotes, predators, anti-hunters and more. One of the biggest threats is actually the local health of our deer. For those […]

The Vizsla

The Vizsla History of the Breed Vizslas are a breed that has been recognized and celebrated as a dog of royalty in the country of Hungary, where they originated. Most of the known early roots of this breed are traced back to families of the upper class. Its high status among society meant the dog […]

What You Need To Know About Late Season Waterfowling

What you Need to Know about Late Season Waterfowling Arguably my favorite time of year for duck and goose hunting is late season. There’s just something about battling the elements, scraping ice off my beard and fooling weary birds that gets the adrenaline flowing. This is the time of year when a lot of scouting, […]

Hunting Waterfowl Beyond Opener

Hunting Waterfowl Beyond Opener Take a distant glance at waterfowl hunting in Iowa throughout the season and you will see a predictable shift in hunting pressure that occurs after the first couple weeks of the season. A chunk of hunters that ventured out early have hung their waders up to focus on other game species […]

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