Property/Gear

8 Ways to Maximize the Use of UTVs and ATVs on Your Acreage

By Kent Boucher One of my favorite musings about human behavior is found in the innovations of Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs). What began as a two or three seater ATV with a dump bed on the back rapidly evolved into vehicles with powered windows, HVAC systems, sound systems and a stretched chassis with enough seating […]

Safety Gear and Safe Practices

By Jacob Dean When it comes to firearm safety, it should be the core foundation built into every move you make.  Think of it this way: you’re not just protecting yourself, you’re part of a community, and everyone’s safety depends on everyone else doing their part.  So, whether you’re a seasoned pro or brand new […]

Maximizing Native Warm Season Grasses

By Kent Boucher If you are a fellow ‘90s kid, or raised kids in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s you probably remember the TV blaring out “He’s on fire!” when you or your kids were playing the classic video game ‘NBA Jam.’ Hearing that phrase in the context of watching one of my two […]

Equipment for Managing Your Iowa Acreage

By Jessica Graham Growing up, many of us dreamed of owning a vast piece of Iowa land—somewhere with a pond, rich habitat, and plenty of wild game. I wanted to be able to hunt as much as possible and own my own piece of ground. These days, with land prices skyrocketing, those dreams have shifted […]

Owning the Night

By Donnie Acheson When it comes to night hunting coyotes, thermal and night vision scopes are among the most game-changing tools you can acquire. Both types of optics use cutting-edge technology to illuminate the night and detect heat signatures, giving the hunter unparalleled advantages in low-light or no-light conditions. A few years ago, Iowa legislation […]

Upgrading Your Rods and Reels

By Ben Leal There really are three things that you need to consider when it comes to upgrading your fishing equipment, whether ice fishing or on open water, and those are the rod, the reel, and the type of fishing line you will use.  As many of you can attest, we all start somewhere, and […]

Iowa’s Winter Wonderland Adventures

By Jessica Graham Iowa, often associated with summer cornfields and fertile soil, transforms into a pristine and breathtaking winter wonderland. Iowa offers a variety of outdoor activities especially at public areas and state parks. From serene winter hikes to those last ice fishing adventures, there are ample opportunities to enjoy the winter here in Iowa. […]

TARGET SHOOTING MUST HAVES

By Kyle Dana Target shooting is something anyone can do. It gets you outdoors. You can do it by yourself or with group of friends. You can shoot pistols, rifles, shotguns, or, “all of the above”. You don’t even have to be a hunter or have plans to become one to add target shooting to […]

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