Hunting

Treestand Safety

By Jacob Dean September is Treestand Safety Month. If you’re an avid Iowa hunter, chances are high that you hunt out of a treestand. Treestand hunting gives us advantages, but it comes with some risks. Falls from treestands are a leading cause of serious injury and death among hunters. Estimates for fatalities from tree stand […]

CWD and EHD in Iowa

By Katie Rising Challenges posed by CWD and ED As conservationists and hunters, we are deeply invested in the health and sustainability of our wild deer population. Our deer face significant threats from emerging and spreading diseases like Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD). While directly treating individual wild animals on […]

Hunting and Habitat Equipment on a Budget

Hunting and Habitat Equipment on a Budget By Tom Peplinski This month I am responding to a question about buying equipment on a budget. Paul from central Iowa asks, “I recently just bought some land for hunting whitetails. My daughter and nephew will be hunting with me. They have been hunting for some time, but […]

10 Killer Big Buck Bow Hunting Ambushes

10 Killer Big Buck Bow Hunting Ambushes By Ricky Kinder Why do top notch hunters shoot quality mature deer year after year? Sure they scout, don’t shoot young bucks, maintain their land, pay attention to the wind, plant food plots, are in big buck country, ect. Yes all of those and many more reasons can […]

Get Your Weapon Ready for Deer Season: Whitetails 365

Get Your Weapon Ready for Deer Season With the season approaching, now is a great time to check your bow and ensure everything is in top shape. While a full tune-up might not be needed annually, especially if your bow is performing well, it’s wise to inspect a few essential components. Please take a moment […]

The Triton Buck – a Rut Story

The Triton Buck – a Rut Story “What is your favorite time of year?” this question has rang out many times throughout my life. I’ve had the same answer since I was 10 years old—late October/early November, aka the rut. I have been fortunate enough to experience many incredible moments from a tree stand this […]

Optimal Stand Placement

Optimal Stand Placement As one season of hunting ends, most hunters begin to think of the next season within a few short days. That’s just what hunters do. It’s built-in. We are always looking ahead to the next hunt, the next season, the next opportunity to do the same thing all over again! Moreover, within […]

Saddle Hunting For Those Who Say They Never Will

Saddle Hunting for Those Who Say They Never Will “I’m all about mobile hunting, but I ain’t wearing a diaper.” This is a statement I once heard on a hunting podcast and the sentiment stuck with me as I watched other hunters on TV and YouTube channels who included saddles in their mobile hunting setup. […]

The Status of Mountain Lions in Iowa

The Status of Mountain Lions in Iowa The definition of an enigma is a person or a thing that is mysterious, puzzling or difficult to understand. Perhaps one of the greatest enigmas Iowans puzzle over is the mountain lion’s population within our borders at any one time. From local coffee shop banter all the way […]

Unlocking the Secrets of Extended-Range Accuracy

Unlocking the Secrets of Extended-Range Accuracy Shooting long distances is a really tough but incredibly satisfying skill that takes your shooting abilities to a whole new level. It takes time, practice, and a lot of focus to get good at it, but man, does it feel good when you start hitting those far-off targets. If […]

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