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Whitetails 365: DIY Water Hole for Deer

Whitetails 365: DIY Water Hole for Deer By Aaron McKinney Having clean water is of utmost importance for deer as it is essential for their survival and overall health. Having a place with food, cover, and water is vital for any successful hunting property. If you’re lacking in one of these, you will lose deer […]

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Shed Hunting Secrets from the Experts

Shed Hunting Secrets from the Experts By Kent Boucher Shed hunting is one of the most magical bonus gifts that nature provides to all of us hopeless outdoor addicts. Sometimes my inner dialogue exclaims “You mean to tell me there are antlers just laying around out there waiting to be picked up?! For free?!?” Yeah, […]

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Elevating Your Food Plots with Frost Seeded Clover and Alfalfa

Elevating Your Food Plots with Frost Seeded Clover and Alfalfa By Jessica Graham Clover and alfalfa are both excellent choices for deer and other wildlife. Clover and alfalfa are cool-season legumes that grow well during cool soil seasons, like spring and fall, and also thrives in the summer. They are one of the best perennial […]

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2023 Deer Season: A Season to Remember

2023 Deer Season: A Season to Remember By Jessica Graham A cold front was moving in, during the first weekend of Iowa’s bow season, and I was excited to hunt with my Dad overlooking an alfalfa field. I just noticed six does about 150 yards away. About the time I saw them, they bolted right […]

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Last Chance to Hunt Deer until Fall

Last Chance to Hunt Deer until Fall Article courtesy of Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa’s final deer seasons are now open – the Population Management January Antlerless Season and the Excess Tag January Antlerless Season. Both seasons run from Jan. 11-21, but there are differences between the two.  Population Management January Antlerless Season Season […]

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SECOND “ONCE IN A LIFETIME” BUCK

SECOND “ONCE IN A LIFETIME” BUCK By Julie Johnson One snap of a twig gave me an opportunity that may only come once in my lifetime and my love for bow hunting is to blame. To say that I’m addicted to bow hunting is an understatement. I absolutely can’t wait until the first glimpse of […]

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Avoiding Tag Soup

Avoiding Tag Soup By Noel Gandy “Mm! Mm! Good!” Sound familiar? It ought to for it’s been a Campbell Soup slogan since the 1930s. Even though they make delicious and hearty soups that are great for this wintry time of year I bet even the good folks at Campbell’s cannot find a recipe for “tag […]

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How ATVs & UTVs Revolutionize Food Plot

How ATVs & UTVs Revolutionize Food Plot By Jessica Graham Ask any private-land hunter about the most used tool, there will be several different answers, but without a doubt, an ATV or UTV will be at the top of the list and for a good reason. They are so versatile, and can be used for […]

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Whitetails 365: Supplemental Strategies for Trophy Antler Development in Bucks

Whitetails 365: Supplemental Strategies for Trophy Antler Development in Bucks By Aaron McKinney We’re headed away from January and getting ready to enter February. In Iowa, the temperatures can be pretty low, ice and snow storms are still popping up, and can have a detrimental impact on the survival of deer in Iowa. Deer rely […]

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2024 RV Trends

2024 RV Trends By Jessica Graham The RV industry is constantly changing. As we settle in to 2024, several exciting trends are shaping the future of RVing. We will delve into these trends, go through what to expect in the coming years. Whether you are planning your next road trip, or looking to invest in […]

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