Property/Gear

The Art of Hunting Small Parcels of Land
The Art of Hunting Small Parcels of Land Deer hunting in America is an interesting story. Most hardcore deer enthusiasts have heard the jaw dropping fact that there are currently more whitetail deer in Nrth America than there were when Christopher Colombus set foot in this hemisphere. What’s so surprising about this fact is that […]
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Coyote Hunting with Night Rigs
Coyote Hunting with Night Rigs The impact of predation on overall deer herd health is a complex issue. The specific predators that have the greatest impact on fawn survival can vary depending on location and habitat type. In Iowa, we’re talking mainly about coyotes and bobcats. Research consistently identifies predation as a leading cause of […]
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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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Trout Fishing in Northeast Iowa
Trout Fishing in Northeast Iowa Some call it Little Switzerland, others call it river Bluff Country. Apparently, the correct name for it nowadays is The Driftless Region, or more colloquially, The Driftless. Regardless of what you call it, there’s no denying that it is a very special place. It’s a place where it’s very easy […]
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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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The Value of Local Archery Shops
The Value of Local Archery Shops It may not seem like it but choosing the right place to buy archery equipment can be just as important as the bow you are buying. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the advantages and the value of local archery shops, particularly for beginners or those seeking a more personalized […]
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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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Sighting in your Rifle for Deer Season
Sighting in your Rifle for Deer Season Whether or not you plan to hunt with your firearm you will need to verify it shoots where you aim it. This is true for any firearm with an optic, and sometimes even with factory installed iron sights. To gain accuracy you must first obtain consistency. To gain […]
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Topwater Fishing
Top Water Fishing Of all of the types of fishing that we do throughout the open water season, top-water fishing has to be at the very top of your list of techniques. Whether you are targeting bass, northern pike, or even musky, top water can be some of the most exciting and visual types of […]
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Training your Dog for Waterfowl Retrieval
Training your Dog for Waterfowl Retrieval The love of water plus the love of retrieving doesn’t make a duck dog. They need to love being steady, or at least act like they love it. An impatient, fidgeting dog will stand out to a team of ducks making their initial buzz by your spread of decoys. […]
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