Whitetail
Tips for Party Hunting Iowa’s Gun Seasons
Tips for Party Hunting Iowa’s Gun Seasons The Buzz, of Iowa’s gun hunting season is something else. It’s that time of year when hunters gear up, eager to finally get their hands on their shotguns, muzzleloaders and rifles. It’s more than just a hunt; it’s a tradition. A chance to hang out with close friends […]
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Getting Guns Ready for Deer Season
Getting Guns Ready for Deer Season This time every year is one of my favorite times, time to get back to the shooting bench to either verify my gun is sighted in, or set up a new gun and optic for the coming season. After shooting, I’ll have the confidence that I’ll hit my mark […]
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Expert Advice for Bowhunting November
Expert Advice for Bowhunting November November marks what could be called the most special month of the year in the deer woods. The rut comes into full swing and love crazed bucks can find themselves throwing caution to the wind. The opening for breeding seems to be fairly short for bucks so asserting dominance over […]
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2024 Rut Forecast
2024 Rut Forecast As bowhunters, we live for the month of November! The rut, though unpredictable, kicks up and our chances of seeing elusive bucks goes up dramatically as they start becoming more active in the daylight hours. The whitetail rut is a complex and dynamic process, and the timing can vary slightly from year […]
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Improving deer health one test at a time
A new study by Mizzou researchers shows that infections, such as pneumonia, are a major cause of death in Midwestern white-tailed deer. The discovery can help tailor efforts to improve deer health. White-tailed deer. Source: Adobe Stock Oct. 30, 2024 Contact: Brian Consiglio, consigliob@missouri.edu The cervid livestock business is one of the fastest-growing industries in rural […]
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No Vacation? No Problem! 5 Tips to Early Season Success
No Vacation? No Problem! 5 Tips to Early Season Success By Ryan Graden Deer season is nearly here! That’s right! Very soon, big bucks will be on the move and you will be in a tree waiting for them. Of course, we all know that the more time you could spend in that tree, the […]
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When the Pressure (Hunting) is High
When the Pressure (Hunting) is High By Ryan Graden I grew up hunting with a great bunch of guys from my church. Most of them were farmers who had plenty of land and enjoyed the company of a city boy and his dad. Deer drives were our method of hunting and with these guys on […]
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The Hunting Buddy
The Hunting Buddy By Earl Taylor Vivek Murthy, a former surgeon general of the United States, has said in recent years that the most prevalent health issue in the country is not cancer or heart disease or obesity. It is isolation. Murthy’s comment is good news to us who are overweight; finding a friend should […]
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Become A Better Blood Tracker
Become A Better Blood Tracker By Nick Johnson It was late October, three years ago. I received a phone call from my good friend Josh Sievers and his voice sounded like someone had just let the air out of his sails; not typical for Josh. “I need your help walking a blood trail with me […]
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Public Land Bucks
Public Land Bucks By Gary Faith When it comes to chasing of public land whitetail, I am constantly looking for that tip or tactic that is going to drastically swing the momentum of opportunity my way. I’m always searching for the hidden secret that will allow me to be ahead of the curve. Truth be […]
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