Hunting

CWD in Iowa: What Hunters Need to Know

The Growing Threat of Chronic Wasting Disease: What you need to know about CWD As the cooler weather settles in and the days shorten, Iowa hunters gear up for one of the most anticipated events of the deer season: gun season. While excitement builds for the season, there’s a pressing issue that no hunter […]

Tips for January Coyote Calling

Tips For January Coyote Calling The sun started to peek over the horizon, casting soft, pink light across the field. It was a perfect morning for hunting. I’d set up just off the edge of a field bordered by dense woods. From my vantage point, I had a clear line of sight for a […]

Plan for Deer Season 2025

Plan for Deer Season 2025 As Iowa’s 2024 hunting season winds down this month, hunters across the state feel a mix of accomplishment and anticipation. For many, the season has been rewarding, with crisp mornings, challenging hunts, and stories to share. Yet, as the final days slip by and the fields quiet down, the […]

Timber Stand Improvement

Timber Stand Improvement For Beginners Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) can mean different things to different people. Ultimately, it depends on the goals landowners have for their timber. For some, the goal is to improve timber quality by focusing on higher-value trees to maximize economic return. For others, TSI is aimed at promoting wildlife habitat to […]

Why use Prescribed Burning

Why use Prescribed Burning I remember watching our field of switchgrass being burned for the first time. With a drip torch in hand, the volunteer fire department struck the first line of flame, and I watched as the flame slowly gained strength. The fire spread, low and steady at first, but then surging forward. […]

Tips for Hunting in the Snow

Tips for Hunting in the Snow On a snowy Saturday morning last December, I doubted the instincts of one of my Small Munsterlanders, Della. We were chasing pheasants with some of my friends and their dogs. We were two birds shy of a three-man limit and one of those birds was mine. On our way […]

Four Reasons to Hunt with a Muzzleloader

Four Reasons You Need Hunt with a Muzzleloader The muzzleloader is one of the most traditional weapons still used in modern times. The guns, bullets, and powder have all been advanced in ways over the last 100 years but there is still a bottom line tradition to shooting one. This weapon only gives you one […]

How to Process Deer Meat

How to Process Deer Meat Processing Equipment For many deer hunters, the experience of the hunt goes beyond the thrill of the chase and extends into feeding ourselves and our families. Venison is a prized staple in hunters’ diets, and can be enjoyed in many forms throughout the year. From jerky and burgers to roasts […]

Steps for Maintaining Firearms Long-Term

Steps for Maintaining Firearms Long-Term As hunters hang up their gear and reflect on the memories of another successful season, it’s essential to turn our attention to the crucial task of caring for our firearms. Cleaning and storing your guns correctly is not just a matter of maintenance; it’s a responsibility that ensures […]

Iowa Nature Center Destinations

Iowa Nature Center Destinations Edited by Jessica Graham I remember one of my first school field trips, a trip to Sharon Bluffs State Park and Nature Center. As kids, we were so excited to get out of the class room and explore and learn. Nature centers play several important roles in Iowa. They serve learning […]

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