Hunting

5 Reasons why you are missing the Bullseye

5 Reasons why you are missing the Bullseye By Jeremy Adams Over my years of shooting I have noticed sometimes where I have to sit back and question myself, “What in the heck are you doing?” Why did I miss that bullseye? Why am I missing all of the bullseye’s now?! Well I can tell […]

Using Trail Cameras with a Purpose

Using Trail Cameras with a Purpose By Aaron Stonehocker I wouldn’t exactly call myself “old school” out of respect of those who were hunting before the debut of Real Tree Camo, however I can attest that the game of hunting has changed way more than the game we are hunting in the short 13 years […]

How to Improve your Deer Stands

How to Improve your Deer Stands By Noel Gandy Edge, ridge, creek, saddle, funnel, bench, pinch. These are all words that deer hunters begin throwing around when we consider stand placement for hunting whitetails. Many times we nod our head in agreement and decide that this method or that method is the best when it […]

The Ins and Outs of ATV Ownership

The Ins and Outs of ATV Ownership By Gary Faith As a kid, I was fortunate enough to be able to ride a 4 wheeler all over my family’s acreage. My father had found a hot deal on a “retired” racing quad. This ATV was purchased with the idea of being a do-all type of […]

The Wild Past of Iowa

The Wild Past of Iowa By Ryan Graden Iowa officially became a state on December 28, 1846 but that does not mean people weren’t living here long before that. I often wondered as I’ve been in the timber, “Who was here before me?” Alternatively, even along those lines, “What was here before me?” I’m sure […]

Your New Puppy Part 3

Your New Puppy Part 3 By Ryan Eder In the third article of this series we will continue to focus on basic obedience but also build upon our bird and gun introduction that we discussed in part 2. At this point we have a dog crate trained, well socialized, well started on basic obedience (here, […]

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 […]

Creating Fall Food Plots with Minimal Equipment

Creating Fall Food Plots with Minimal Equipment By Aaron McKinney As we enter the heart of summer, it’s time to start thinking about preparing fall food plots. Establishing a thriving food plot can be a game-changer for attracting and sustaining deer on your property, especially as hunting season approaches. However, the thought of heavy equipment […]

Reflections on My Boone & Crockett Class Archery Buck

Reflections on My Boone & Crockett Class Archery Buck By Aaron McKinney Growing up with a profound love for the great outdoors, I had always felt a deep connection to nature. From fishing the many ponds, lakes, and rivers Iowa has to offer, to hunting the quiet woods for large and small game. I was […]

Prepare Your Truck Storage for Outdoor Adventure

Prepare Your Truck Storage for Outdoor Adventure By Jessica Graham My first introduction to deer hunting was tagging along with my Dad during Iowa’s first shotgun season. Every year, he would get together with his two brothers and Dad to hunt the southern Iowa timber and farmland that they loved. The hunting party grew as […]

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