Waterfowl

Field Vocabulary: The Commands we give our Dog

Field Vocabulary: The Commands we give our Dog By Ryan Eder It dawned on me a few weeks back that situations arise in the field where we begin asking our dogs to do things that we may not focus on during offseason training. I was out of my layout blind, running the dog on a […]

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The 3.5 Guns Every Iowan Needs to Own

The 3.5 Guns Every Iowan Needs to Own By Michael Ware I had a bunch of guys in the shop the other day shucking and jiving and generally wasting my time. This happens more often than I’m happy with, but the reason I don’t get worked into a lather over it stems from the fact […]

Purist or Progressive. Where Do You Stand?

Purist or Progressive – Where do you Stand? By Ryan Graden Progressive or Purist? Which one are you? Chances are that you probably lean towards one of these categories but your stance may vary on each end of the spectrum. In my 30 years of hunting I have had the privilege to see the sport […]

Iowa Waterfowl Hotspots and Conditions

Iowa Waterfowl Hotspots and Conditions By Brodie Wubben Owner, Fowlwater Outdoors I have waterfowl hunted in northern and central Iowa my entire life chasing waterfowl and would like to share some of my experiences and tactics that helped but more birds in my frying pan over the years. North Central Iowa North Central Iowa (specifically […]

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Decoying Waterfowl – Costly Mistakes

Decoying Waterfowl – Costly Mistakes By Nick Johnson Waterfowl hunting as a whole is a pretty straightforward concept. It is the different variables that factor in given the time of season that make it challenging and rewarding, maybe even frustrating. The variables that we cannot control such as weather, migration patterns, hunting pressure and even […]

Something to Consider Before Using an Electronic Collar

Something to Consider Before Using an Electronic Collar By Ryan Eder When it comes to electronic collars for training your dog, there are all kinds of resources available to help you select the right product. Electronic collars come in several different varieties, from several manufacturers and can vary quite a bit in cost as well. […]

Late Season Gun Tactics – Podcast

The Poor Man’s Bucket List

The Poor Man’s Bucket List By Earl Taylor It is easy to get all juiced up about hunting out west after watching a half hour hunting show where a celebrity hunter whacks a monster bull, buck or ram. Just as in ancient mythology where the Sirens called out to Oedipus to come to their beautiful […]