Whitetail

Leveraging Deer Scents & Lures 

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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Your Child's Premier Outing

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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Trail Camera Strategies for Big Buck Success Game Camera Strategies

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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Art of Persuasion

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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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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Treestand Safety

By Jacob Dean September is Treestand Safety Month. If you’re an avid Iowa hunter, chances are high that you hunt out of a treestand. Treestand hunting gives us advantages, but it comes with some risks. Falls from treestands are a leading cause of serious injury and death among hunters. Estimates for fatalities from tree stand […]

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CWD and EHD in Iowa

Challenges posed by CWD and ED As conservationists and hunters, we are deeply invested in the health and sustainability of our wild deer population. Our deer face significant threats from emerging and spreading diseases like Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHD). While directly treating individual wild animals on a large scale isn’t […]

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Get Your Weapon Ready for Deer Season 

Get Your Weapon Ready for Deer Season: Whitetails 365

Get Your Weapon Ready for Deer Season  With the season approaching, now is a great time to check your bow and ensure everything is in top shape.  While a full tune-up might not be needed annually, especially if your bow is performing well, it’s wise to inspect a few essential components. Please take a moment […]

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The Triton Buck – a Rut Story 

The Triton Buck – a Rut Story 

The Triton Buck – a Rut Story  “What is your favorite time of year?” this question has rang out many times throughout my life. I’ve had the same answer since I was 10 years old—late October/early November, aka the rut. I have been fortunate enough to experience many incredible moments from a tree stand this […]

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Optimal Stand Placement

Optimal Stand Placement

Optimal Stand Placement  As one season of hunting ends, most hunters begin to think of the next season within a few short days.  That’s just what hunters do.  It’s built-in.  We are always looking ahead to the next hunt, the next season, the next opportunity to do the same thing all over again! Moreover, within […]

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