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Iowa Duck Hunting

Iowa Duck Hunting: A Fall Tradition

Iowa Duck Hunting: A Fall Tradition 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 thinking of mornings duck hunting in Iowa. The anticipation of waterfowl season reaches an all-time high. With a diverse ecosystem […]

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Analyzing Your Shot What Next

Analyzing Your Shot What Next

Analyzing Your Shot What Next 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 enough to let the animal expire […]

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Teaching your Gundog to be Steady on Point

Teaching your Gundog to be Steady on Point

Teaching your Gundog to be Steady on Point Steadiness is a foundational element I work into all of my puppy training, no matter if they are a flusher, pointer or even an upland dog. I’d argue that the handler of a dog that can’t seem to be steady is the one to blame – not […]

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Upgrading to a Straight Walled Cartridge

Upgrading to a Straight Walled Cartridge

Upgrading to a Straight Walled Cartridge I was 8 the first time I got to tag along with my dad for the most exciting day of the year: opening day of Iowa’s first shotgun season. This was the day I became hooked on deer hunting. I loved it from the sitting in freezing temperatures in […]

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Leveraging Conditions for Bowhunting

Whitetails 365: Leveraging Conditions for Bowhunting

Whitetails 365: Weathering The Hunt: Leveraging Conditions for Bowhunting 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 that can significantly impact […]

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Field Techniques for Taxidermy Bird Mounts

Field Techniques for Taxidermy Bird Mounts

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

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The art of hunting small parcels of land

The Art of Hunting Small Parcels of Land

The Art of Hunting Small Parcels of Land Deer hunting in America is an interesting story. Most hardcore deer enthusiasts have heard the jaw dropping fact that there are currently more whitetail deer in Nrth America than there were when Christopher Colombus set foot in this hemisphere. What’s so surprising about this fact is that […]

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Conquering opening day

Conquering Opening Day: Whitetails 365

Conquering Opening Day As the crisp autumn air begins to settle, every bowhunter’s excitement is amping up in anticipation for opening day. But before you head into the field, taking the time to meticulously prepare your equipment is crucial for a successful and ethical hunt. Strings & Cables First, ensure your bow and accessories are […]

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Getting on Early Season Bucks

Getting on Early Season Bucks

Getting on Early Season Bucks We all have those deer obsessed friends that reliably kill big deer, almost every year. At the least, they get on big bucks and have an encounter with them A lot of times, we just chalk it up to excuses like: they have better hunting property, they have more time, […]

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Train for Upland Game

Train for Upland Game

Train for Upland Game Let’s face it, upland hunting is less enjoyable without a good bird dog. I’d even say it’s not enjoyable to hunt without a dog. Similarly, it’s not enjoyable to upland hunt with an out-of-control dog. It’s common sense, a dog will cover more ground and find more birds than we ever […]

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