Hunting
Leveraging Deer Scents & Lures
Leveraging Deer Scents & Lures I still remember waking up on Saturday mornings to the smell of bacon drifting up from the griddle downstairs. My mom made it almost every weekend, and that savory whiff was all I needed to hop out of bed and head straight for the breakfast table. Now imagine if that […]
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10 Beginner Tips for Hunting Iowa Geese
10 Beginner Tips for Hunting Iowa Geese Every fall, whether I’m in the stand chasing whitetails with my bow or at work watching a flock of honkers work back to the roost at the end of the day, my eyes often follow that classical V-formation that has been mesmerizing me for years. Fast forward ahead […]
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Comparing Pheasant Hunting Opportunities: South Dakota Public or Iowa Private
Comparing Pheasant Hunting Opportunities: South Dakota Public or Iowa Private Ace worked the fence line with ever-increasing zest, confident in his nose, he zig-zagged through the switchgrass as we moved further into the field trying to decipher the scent. Finally, it seemed the trail went cold and Ace was again looking for the essence of […]
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The Four Year Legacy
The Four Year Legacy Today as I watched my three girls run around our yard, the thought hit me; “These kids are my legacy…I hope I don’t screw up!”. I think most parents have uttered those words to themselves. Especially newer parents whose kids haven’t crossed the teenage threshold of all “knowing-ness” yet. Even if […]
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Successful Iowa Duck Hunting
Successful Iowa Duck Hunting Long at last, waterfowl season is upon us once again. This is a time of year that I have cherished since my early years as a hunter and something that reignites the excitement and passion, no different than October 1st for the bow guys and gals, or that first step into […]
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Your Child’s Premier Outing
Your Child’s Premier Outing By Ryan Graden So the time is finally here! You’re thinking the kids are old enough to go on their first hunting or fishing trip. Or so you hope! Just remember, their first experience might make or break any future times in the timber. If it goes well, you can be […]
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Game Camera Strategies: Whitetails 365
Game Camera Strategies: Whitetails 365 Technology has transformed whitetail hunting. That’s probably an understatement. Go to any deer classic these days and the hunting industry is finding solutions to problems hunters never even knew they had. I laugh at the trinkets and gadgets we hunters will spend our hard-earned money on. With all these laughable […]
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The Art of Persuasion: Deer Scents, Rattles, and Bleats
The Art of Persuasion: Deer Scents, Rattles, and Bleats In the 80’s, my father and grandfather were “entry-level” deer hunters. They had been invited to begin hunting a timber here in central Iowa that had a steady population of deer. In their efforts to learn more regarding the tactics to use to fool a wise […]
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Get Ready for Pheasant Season 2025
Analyze Past Data First of all, I like to know a little about the pheasant population before going out. If numbers are strong, I can expect to see some good numbers on public or private land. If numbers are down, I might expect to see fewer pheasants, and I might not be disappointed if I’m […]
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The Early Season Advantage: Whitetails 365
For Iowa bow hunters, early autumn marks the anticipated start of the opening day. It’s time to go hunting, and the excitement is at an all-time high! We can finally return to the timber or food plots as the official start of the season is finally here. Getting ready for a successful bow season, especially […]
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