Hunting

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 […]

Trail Camera Strategies for Big Buck Success

Trail Camera Strategies for Big Buck Success By Nathan Graham Placing trail cameras strategically during the summer can provide valuable insights into deer movements and behavior leading up to hunting season. It’s only July, but by getting your cameras out now, you can learn more about how deer move through your property, which trails they […]

Cast Iron Cooking

Cast Iron Cooking By Jacob Dean When it comes to cooking while camping, there are numerous options to suit different preferences, needs, and styles of outdoor cooking. It’s hard to beat the taste and feel of cooking directly over an open flame. It is a classic camping tradition. Campfire cooking can be done using cast […]

Turkey Taking Tips: From some “Not-so-Pro” Hunters!

Turkey Taking Tips: From some “Not-so-Pro” Hunters! By Aaron Stonehocker There are a lot of “give-Me’s” the creator worked into our daily lives. The sun always rises. The sun always sets. Spring heats up to Summer, mellows out to Fall, cools off to Winter, before warming back up to Spring again. There are thousands of […]

Hunting the “Fourth Quarter”

Hunting the “Fourth Quarter” By Ryan Graden It’s not over! I know your confidence might be failing, but you still have time. Just like football, the clock is ticking away and you might have 99 yards to go, but the ball is in your hands and there are still some “advantages” you need to realize! […]

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