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Getting on Early Season Bucks

Getting on Early Season Bucks

Getting on Early Season Bucks We all have those deer obsessed friends that reliably kill big deer, almost every year. At the least, they get on big bucks and have an encounter with them A lot of times, we just chalk it up to excuses like: they have better hunting property, they have more time, […]

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What to do when food plots fail

What to do When Food Plots Fail

What to do When Food Plots Fail Nothing is more frustrating than planting your food plot, taking the time to prepare and plant only to have it fail. Yet, this happens. Sometimes we were the problem, and sometimes there are outside factors that decimate it. In this article, we are going to look at some […]

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Using Trail Cameras to Target Whitetail

Using Trail Cameras to Target Whitetail

Using Trail Cameras to Target Whitetail If you have read many articles or listened to many podcasts that have featured yours truly, then you have likely heard the story of a buck that was hunted who was affectionately nicknamed “Coondog.” There was nothing super special about this particular buck outside of the fact that he […]

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Should you Hunt in a Tree Sadd;e

Should you Hunt in Tree Saddles

Should you Hunt in Tree Saddles Tree saddles have become a popular choice for hunters seeking a more mobile and versatile way to get elevated in the woods. Here’s a breakdown of their advantages and disadvantages, along with a look at traditional tree stand setups for comparison. Why Hunters Choose Tree Saddles One of the […]

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2023-24 Iowa Whitetail Report

2023-24 Iowa Whitetail Report

2023 Iowa Whitetail Deer Report The 2023/2024 whitetail deer season would be considered by man to be nothing but ordinary. On opening day, October 1, 2023, central Iowa was greeted with an 88-degree day. That warm trend continued with high temps ranging from the 50s to the mid-70s. On the 27th of the month, the […]

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Create Fall Food Plots For 2024 Deer Season!

Create Fall Food Plots For 2024 Deer Season! Very few things in life bring me more peace and satisfaction than climbing into my tree stand to hunt over a fall food plot. Crafting the perfect fall plot can be both rewarding and challenging. There have been years where plots turn out lush and abundant with […]

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Creating Fall Food Plots with Minimal Equipment Immaculate Spring Food Plots

Creating Fall Food Plots with Minimal Equipment

Creating Fall Food Plots with Minimal Equipment: Whitetails 365 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 like […]

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Reflections on My Boone & Crockett Class Archery Buck

Reflections on My Boone & Crockett Class Archery Buck

Reflections on My Boone & Crockett Class Archery Buck 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 most happy and […]

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Trail Camera Strategies for Big Buck Success Game Camera Strategies

Trail Camera Strategies for Big Buck Success

Trail Camera Strategies for Big Buck Success 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 frequent, and where […]

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How to pick a Hunting Blind

How to Pick a Hunting Blind

How to Pick a Hunting Blind If you’re like me, you started hunting with homemade wooden stands, sometimes even just a platform in the Y of a tree. Since then, we saw ladder stands, hang-on stands with climbing sticks, and then pop-up blinds followed by tower blinds. When it comes to the age-old debate of […]

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