Hunting
10 Tips on Becoming A Better Turkey Hunter
By Matt Johnson Now that deer season is a distant memory, many of us here in Iowa are switching gears to begin pursuing turkeys. The excitement that comes from a tom gobbling on the roost, to having him strut all the way across a field right into your decoys, is what we all look forward […]
READ MOREIowa Coyotes: Inside the Numbers
I hadn’t felt the cold wind sting my face in quite some time like it did that February day this last winter. My calling partner Mark and I joked that we must be the only foolhardy pair of coyote hunters actually trying to coax a coyote to us in the whole state in weather like […]
READ MOREPursuing The Shifty Coyote – Podcast
Join us on this episode of the Iowa Sportsman podcast as Dan and JD Rogge discuss trapping, snaring and calling the elusive coyote. JD will get into detail about all three methods and what you need to do in order to be successful with each approach. Included in the discussion the guys will discuss gear needed for snaring and trapping as […]
READ MOREBig Buck Profile
With all the practicing, scouting, and preparation done, deer season was finally here! Little did I know how exciting 2012 was going to be for me. It started with my muzzleloader deer. I set a camera up in August and was very happy to see one buck that showed up on several different evenings. He […]
READ MOREThe Parker Harms buck
I have been hunting and fishing with my Grandpa Terry for as long as I can remember. I hunt a little bit of everything and always find an excuse to get out and hunt no matter what it is for. Deer hunting is by far my favorite thing to hunt. I started deer hunting with […]
READ MORETHE COST OF QUALITY
THE COST OF QUALITY In the past few years have you noticed the decline of quality in goods and services we purchase in the US? The short-lived coffee pots, footwear, tools, batteries, auto parts, etc? Unlike the deteriorating aspects of quality, have you noticed that the prices in most instances have not decreased? We seem […]
READ MORETraining Your Dog for Shed Hunting: Similarities to Your Bird Dog Program
Training Your Dog for Shed Hunting: Similarities to Your Bird Dog Program By Ryan Eder I wanted to continue on the article I submitted last month regarding shed hunting and what it brings to the table for sporting dog owners seeking new activities to do with their dog. Shed hunting is a great sport to […]
READ MOREChoosing A Handgun For Deer!
By Michael Ware, CEO Controlled Chaos Arms The best handgun for deer hunting you ask? Wow. That’s a tall order. A question like that depends on so many variables there is no correct answer that is truly universal. As you know this really hinges on things like your comfort and confidence with a particular firearm. […]
READ MORETrapping For Beginners – Podcast
Welcome to The Iowa Sportsman Podcast, on this episode Dan Johnson talks to JD Rogge on getting started with trapping. JD discusses all the things needed to get started and what you can expect. Plus tips and tactics on being successful out on the trap line.
READ MOREMilitary Residence Hunting Issue! – Podcast
Join us on this episode as Dan Johnson and Aaron Stonehocker discuss the Military Hunting Residency issue that military personnel face here in Iowa. Aaron personally has experience with this issue; that allows military personnel to claim residency in Iowa. However Aaron has had to deal with the law that says he can’t hunt in […]
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