Hunting

Rolling Your Own Ammo

Rolling Your Own Ammo It’s a beautiful sight looking down at rows and rows of shiny brass, all tipped with just the right little projectile that will make your rifle of choice shoot to its maximum capabilities! The finished project of hand loading new rounds is something that gives you a sense of satisfaction of […]

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Waterfowl Decoy Buyers Guide

Waterfowl Decoy Buyers Guide By Ryan Eder The waterfowl decoy business is competitive; there are so many choices and options where do you even begin? How do you know which brand to go with, what are (if any) the differences between each? Why are there different sizes? Do not overthink this purchase! I will simplify […]

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Things to Consider When Purchasing a Crossbow

Things to Consider When Purchasing a Crossbow By Jessica Graham We are fortunate to be able to live and hunt world-class whitetails in the state of Iowa. A few things contribute to the trophy class deer such as agriculture production, wildlife research, and hunting rules and regulations set by the Iowa DNR. The state of […]

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Getting Ready for the 2021 Duck Hunting Season

Getting Ready for the 2021 Duck Hunting Season By Steve Weisman. When it comes to hunting and fishing, we all are at the mercy of Mother Nature. Cold fronts, pressure systems, winds, heavy rains, lack of rain…they all affect our hunting and fishing. However, I think that duck hunters are most at the mercy of […]

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Permission Granted: Gaining and Keeping Permission to Hunt

Permission Granted: Gaining and Keeping Permission to Hunt By Troy Hoepker When I think back on hunting so many different farms all over the place over the years the cherished memories of successful hunts, shared fun with hunting buddies, and witnessing nature’s inner world that is so rarely seen always come to mind. But as […]

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Tips to August Whitetail Scouting

Tips to August Whitetail Scouting By Ryan Graden So you’re getting the “itch” are ya? Turkey season closed in May and the summer seems to be dragging on and on and on! What do you do? Lots! If you truly want to put that trophy on the wall year after year, August should be your […]

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Whitetails 365 – The Dog Days of Summer

Whitetails 365 – The Dog Days of Summer By Tom Peplinski There is honestly very few things that get me excited about managing my farm in July. Spring planting of food plots and spraying has been completed. Stands are already hung for the most part. Everything is growing in the deer’s realm including fawns and […]

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The Labrador Retriever

The Labrador Retriever By Simpson’s Labrador Retrievers History: Originating in Eastern Canada in the province of Newfoundland, this small fishing village along the Atlantic Ocean was known as St. John. This making the first Labrador Retrievers known as St. John Dogs. They spent their days working hard at sea and then returning home to play […]

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Wolves in Iowa: Then and Now

Wolves in Iowa: Then and Now By Troy Hoepker Minnesota and Wisconsin wolf populations have grown to numbers not seen in over a century when they were nearly hunted and trapped out of existence in the lower 48 states. Each of our neighbors to the north had their first controversial wolf hunting seasons in 2012 […]

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Geographical Whitetail Hideouts and Travel Corridors (Part 1)

Geographical Whitetail Hideouts and Travel Corridors (Part 1) By Jason Smith It’s late-September. You’ve got all of your hunting gear organized and ready to go. Your clothes are clean and scent free, and your boots are well broken in and waterproofed. You’ve spent hours upon hours dialing in your bow and honing your shooting skills […]

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