Property/Gear

Mastering Scent Control 

Mastering Scent Control 

Mastering Scent Control  In the world of whitetail deer hunting, few factors are as critical to success as scent control. When it comes to mature trophy-class whitetail, they live by their nose, and human scent is the most intrusive smell they encounter. Whitetail deer possess an extraordinary sense of smell, estimated to be many times […]

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Shooting Optics for the Iowa Hunter 

Shooting Optics for the Iowa Hunter 

Shooting Optics for the Iowa Hunter  Deer season is finally upon us! Whether it’s youth season, early muzzleloader, or if you want to get a jump-start for the December gun seasons, you should begin to get a game plan gathered for your shooting optics. Among the most critical pieces of equipment are your optics, from […]

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Planning a Week-Long Pheasant Hunting Trip 

Planning a Week-Long Pheasant Hunting Trip 

Planning a Week-Long Pheasant Hunting Trip  Are you ready to hit the open road with human’s best friend for a week-long upland adventure? Well, you have found the right place for your go-to items and preparations for such a trip.   Over the last 4-5 years, I have been fortunate to have had the chance to […]

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Training Your Dog to Blood-Trail Deer 

Training Your Dog to Blood-Trail Deer 

Training Your Dog to Blood-Trail Deer  If you’re a deer hunter, you know the feeling of not finding a deer. Sometimes the shot is fatal, but the deer has superpowers, and they journey way beyond where they should have expired. There is a chance, the cover and terrain can mislead you or make it seem […]

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Early October Hunting Strategies

Early October Hunting Strategies

Early October Hunting Strategies  It is October and what is not to love? The temperature is right, the sky has an extra tone of blue that we all know indicates the changing of the season, and deer season has now officially kicked off! All in all, things are good.   A lot of ink has been […]

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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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10 Beginner Tips for Hunting Iowa Geese

10 Beginner Tips for Hunting Iowa Geese

10 Beginner Tips for Hunting Iowa Geese  Every fall, whether I’m in the stand chasing whitetails with my bow or at work watching a flock of honkers work back to the roost at the end of the day, my eyes often follow that classical V-formation that has been mesmerizing me for years. Fast forward ahead […]

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Shooting Drills for Opening Day Dove & Teal

By Jessica Graham As summer days get shorter and the first hints of autumn appear, we have two seasons approaching: Iowa’s dove and early teal seasons. These are two of the earliest and most challenging wing shooting opportunities for hunters. While doves may seem like small targets, their erratic flight patterns and incredible speed demand […]

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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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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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