Property/Gear

Essential Competitive Shooting Equipment

Essential Competitive Shooting Equipment

Essential Competitive Shooting Equipment Competitive shooting is a thrilling blend of precision, speed, and mental control where milliseconds matter and nerves of steel prevail. Forget leisurely plinking at bullseyes, where you take you time and focus on breathing. This is a sport where athletes push their limits, master their firearms, and race against the clock […]

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The Versatility of Retrieving Gun Dogs

The Versatility of Retrieving Gun Dogs

The Versatility of Retrieving Gun Dogs Roughly twenty-five years ago, I made a sales pitch to my parents, asking them if I could purchase a Labrador. To my surprise, they gave me the green light with the condition that I: find a trusted breeder, pay for the dog, and take full responsibility for training the […]

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Upgrading your Gun's Scope

Upgrading your Gun’s Scope

Upgrading your Gun’s Scope While cheaper scopes may be more affordable, they often lack the additional features that guarantee durability and precision of their more expensive counterparts. You for sure do not need an expensive scope to be able to shoot well. However, you might consider upgrading your gun’s optics for several reasons. Improve Reliability […]

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The Basics of Gun Dog Obedience

The Basics of Gun Dog Obedience

The Basics of Gun Dog Obedience One of the number one questions people ask me when we’re talking about the puppy they are buying from me is, “When should I start training my pup?”. I quickly respond with, “Now” or “The moment you possess the pup”. Here are the Basics of gun dog obedience. Another […]

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Deer Processing 101

Deer Processing 101

Deer Processing 101 It was my first sit of the year with my bow, and I was fortunate enough to be sitting about 14 yards away from my dad in a single adder stand. As expected, the movement was slow, and only started an hour and a half before sunset. Seven does had meandered out […]

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Top 5 Rifles for Hunting Iowa

Top 5 Rifles for Hunting Iowa

Top 5 Rifles for Hunting Iowa It’s that time of the year that many Iowa deer hunters dream about. Before, we consider a few of the top choices for rifle cartridges, we should first review Iowa’s deer regulations for rifles. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources rules for the gun deer and youth/disabled season state […]

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Snowmobiling Northern Iowa

Snowmobiling Northern Iowa

Snowmobiling Northern Iowa When winter descends upon Iowa, it brings with it a serene beauty and a world of outdoor possibilities. While the Hawkeye State may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of snowmobiling and winter exploration, it harbors a treasure trove of experiences for those willing to embrace […]

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Rut Essentials for Long Sits

Rut Essentials for Long Sits

Rut Essentials for Long Sits Sweet November, as they say, is finally here! If you are like me, you’ve likely already taken to the woods with your archery equipment in hand. However, if you’ve been saving up days for the magical Iowa rut, then you have a lot to be excited about. Here are a […]

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Choosing Ammo for Iowa Deer Season

Choosing Ammo for Iowa Deer Season

Choosing Ammo for Iowa Deer Season We are approaching one of our favorite times of the year – deer season! The anticipation and preparation for deer seasons can be as much fun as the hunt itself. Be aware of your state’s regulations pertaining to legal firearms and ammunition. As you know, several of our Midwestern […]

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Selecting Loads for Pheasant Season

Selecting Loads for Pheasant Season

Selecting Loads for Pheasant Season It’s that time of the year again, when many of us dream about opening day for hunting the wily rooster pheasant. For nearly 60 years, which starts to date me, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed chasing the old rooster, almost always behind my favorite dog. We have always enjoyed the experience hunting […]

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