Hunting

Trapping 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.

Military 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 […]

Waterfowl Hunting Strategy and Stories – Podcast

Listen in on this episode as Dan and Steve Weisman discuss waterfowl hunting, strategy, and some stories here in Iowa!

Early Season Teal – Podcast

Join Dan Johnson and Steve Weisman on this week’s episode, as they discuss the early Teal season here in Iowa.

Prepping For Whitetails with Gary Faith – Podcast

Whitetail season is just around the corner. Join Dan as he interviews Gary Faith on how to prepare for the upcoming seasons.

Guide To Hunting Public Land Whitetails – Podcast

Hunting Pressured Bucks – Podcast

Listen along as Noel Gandy and Dan Johnson discuss hunting pressured mature whitetail here in Iowa!

2018 Iowa Upland Roadside Survey Report

Provided by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources Every August the Iowa DNR Enforcement and Wildlife Bureau conducts the Upland Roadside Survey. The survey generates data from approximately 215, 30-mile routes on pheasants, quail, gray partridge, cottontail rabbits, and white-tailed jackrabbits. Counts are conducted on cool mornings with sunshine, heavy dew, and no wind. These […]

Whitetail Traffic Control: Detour Ahead!

Okay here is a scenario that I for one have experienced and I am sure many of you have before: You have a piece of property that you hunt here in Iowa that is littered with deer sign. Everywhere you look there is a beaten down deer path that is constantly being used as a […]

The art of hunting afoot

Let’s not kid ourselves. Hunting a whitetail deer on foot is a major challenge. In Iowa, some hunters might even think it a little…hmmm…crazy. Yes, that’s the word, crazy. Oh yeah, and trying to do it with a bow? Ha, you’ve gotta be joking, right?! You’ll be up against the following: extremely good hearing, extremely […]