Hunting

Avoiding Tag Soup

Avoiding Tag Soup By Noel Gandy “Mm! Mm! Good!” Sound familiar? It ought to for it’s been a Campbell Soup slogan since the 1930s. Even though they make delicious and hearty soups that are great for this wintry time of year I bet even the good folks at Campbell’s cannot find a recipe for “tag […]

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Cold Weather Raccoon Water Trapping

Cold Weather Raccoon Water Trapping By Chris Pohl Trapping in the late part of the season most generally means much colder temperatures along with frozen ground and lots of ice for most of Iowa. A lot of folks choose to pull their trap lines and pursue other interests when the weather takes a down turn, […]

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Handling Multiple Coyotes

Handling Multiple Coyotes By Troy Hoepker The sun was just spreading its first rays across the landscape of the beanfield 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 wouldn’t […]

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How ATVs & UTVs Revolutionize Food Plot

How ATVs & UTVs Revolutionize Food Plot By Jessica Graham Ask any private-land hunter about the most used tool, there will be several different answers, but without a doubt, an ATV or UTV will be at the top of the list and for a good reason. They are so versatile, and can be used for […]

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Whitetails 365: Supplemental Strategies for Trophy Antler Development in Bucks

Whitetails 365: Supplemental Strategies for Trophy Antler Development in Bucks By Aaron McKinney We’re headed away from January and getting ready to enter February. In Iowa, the temperatures can be pretty low, ice and snow storms are still popping up, and can have a detrimental impact on the survival of deer in Iowa. Deer rely […]

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2024 RV Trends

2024 RV Trends By Jessica Graham The RV industry is constantly changing. As we settle in to 2024, several exciting trends are shaping the future of RVing. We will delve into these trends, go through what to expect in the coming years. Whether you are planning your next road trip, or looking to invest in […]

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Youth Deer Hunting – A Father/Daughter Perspective

Youth Deer Hunting – A Father/Daughter Perspective By Kyle and Hope Dana Many of our family’s greatest memories are made in the outdoors. For as long as they can remember, my daughters have watched me prepare to go and return from hunting, and occasionally bring home wild game. About five years ago, my oldest daughter, […]

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February Coyote Calling

February Coyote Calling By Troy Hoepker When the calendar flips to November bowhunters in Iowa feel the magic in the air of the whitetail breeding season kicking into full swing. The majestic bucks that dreams are made of seem to be everywhere. For coyote hunters that magical time of year is late January into February. […]

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Deer Hunting Secrets From Dad

Deer Hunting Secrets from Dad By Drew Henry I was raised hunting white-tailed deer with my dad in eastern Montana on the Milk River, primarily from a tree stand. My hundreds of mornings and nights spent patiently waiting for that bruiser to walk past me have resulted in some great successes, even more great mistakes, […]

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Winter Waterfowl: Keys To Success

Winter Waterfowl: Keys To Success By Ryan Eder Hunting waterfowl during the winter is a true test of a hunter’s grit. Certainly we face challenges throughout the entire season, but the later weeks in the Midwest waterfowl season present some of the most challenging, yet favorable conditions to a successful duck or goose hunt. With […]

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