Hunting

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 […]

Coyote Hunting with Night Rigs

Coyote Hunting with Night Rigs The impact of predation on overall deer herd health is a complex issue. The specific predators that have the greatest impact on fawn survival can vary depending on location and habitat type. In Iowa, we’re talking mainly about coyotes and bobcats. Research consistently identifies predation as a leading cause of […]

What to do When Food Plots Fail

What to do When Food Plots Fail Nothing is more frustrating than planting your food plot, taking the time to prepare and plant only to have it fail. Yet, this happens. Sometimes we were the problem, and sometimes there are outside factors that decimate it. In this article, we are going to look at some […]

Using Trail Cameras to Target Whitetail

Using Trail Cameras to Target Whitetail If you have read many articles or listened to many podcasts that have featured yours truly, then you have likely heard the story of a buck that was hunted who was affectionately nicknamed “Coondog.” There was nothing super special about this particular buck outside of the fact that he […]

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 […]

Harvesting Does

Harvesting Does By Ben Leal As October looms on the horizon, hunters across the state are preparing for opening day of the whitetail deer hunting season. Licenses and tags along with extra doe tags where they are available will be purchased. State goals for the Iowa deer herd have been to reduce the deer population […]

Your Child’s Premier Outing

Your Child’s Premier Outing What to think about and consider before you go By Ryan Graden So the time is finally here! You’re thinking the kids are old enough to go on their first hunt or fishing trip. Or so you hope! Just remember, their first experience might make or break any future times in […]

Little Brown Dogs

Little Brown Dogs By Ryan Eder The old adage “good things come in small packages” should be the official slogan for the Boykin Spaniel breed. There are a few other breeds of smaller stature that we could argue this for as well. I have seen a rising popularity of the Boykin Spaniel in the hunting […]

Should you Hunt in Tree Saddles

Should you Hunt in Tree Saddles Tree saddles have become a popular choice for hunters seeking a more mobile and versatile way to get elevated in the woods. Here’s a breakdown of their advantages and disadvantages, along with a look at traditional tree stand setups for comparison. Why Hunters Choose Tree Saddles One of the […]

Taxidermy Field Tips for Better Mounts

Taxidermy Field Tips for Better Mounts Undoubtedly, over a lifetime of angling or hunting, you will haul in that trophy. That could be a once-in-a-lifetime fish, or a giant whitetail buck will fall to your arrow. It could be your first turkey or the first for your son or daughter. Or it could be something […]

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