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Iowa Sportsman July 2026
In this Issue of the Iowa Sportsman July 2026
The July 2026 issue of The Iowa Sportsman is focused on making the most of Iowa’s summer outdoors while preparing for the hunting seasons ahead. Readers will find practical advice on summer food plots and habitat projects, spot-and-stalk whitetail strategies, and the important role fall food plots play in attracting and holding wildlife. Whether you’re managing land or scouting for deer season, this issue offers valuable insights to help improve your success afield.
Anglers can sharpen their midsummer fishing skills with tips on topwater bass fishing and finding fish during hot-weather conditions. The issue also features simple campfire cooking ideas, disaster preparedness guidance for outdoor enthusiasts, and a conservation-focused look at how waterfowl habitat projects support healthy flyways. Together, these stories deliver a well-rounded mix of outdoor recreation, wildlife management, and seasonal preparation for Iowa sportsmen.
- Summer Foodplots & Projects
- Spot-And-Stalking Whitetail Deer
- How to Stay Safe and Prepared for Any Disaster
- Planting More Than a Plot: Why Fall Food Plots Matter
- Topwater Bass Fishing
- Finding Fish When the Water Heats Up
- Campfire Cooking Made Simple
- Waterfowl Habitat Keeps the Flyway Alive
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Previous Issues
The Iowa Sportsman: January 2022
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: January 2022
- 5 Tips for a Better Deer Mount
- Taking on Midwinter Fishing Doldrums
- Catfish on Ice
- Venison Processing 101
- Smoke Poles at the Buzzer
- Whitetails 365
The Iowa Sportsman December 2021
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman December 2021
- Shotgun Tactics for Success
- Must Haves for Ice Anglers’
- December Birds
- The Evolution of Muzzleloader Hunting in Iowa
- 2021-2022 Fur Market Report
- Whitetails 365: Hunting in Cold Weather
The Iowa Sportsman November 2021
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman November 2021
- Harvesting Wisely
- On the Hunt for Quail
- The Cost of Getting into Ice Fishing
- Aging a Whitetail while it’s on the Move
- Iowans Helping Iowans
- Whitetails 365: The 2021 Rut Forecast
The Iowa Sportsman October 2021
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman October 2021
- 5 Tips in Preparing for Season Opener
- 7 Ways you can Tune your Archery Equipment before Opening Day
- The Stunna: Championship Lure in the Making
- Bismuth Shot Fundamentals
- A Bowhunting Reality Check
- 5 Steps to Prepare for Upland Game Opening Day
- Slow Down and be Quiet
- Whitetails 365: Doe Harvest Time
The Iowa Sportsman September 2021
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman September 2021
- Getting Ready for the 2021 Duck Hunting Season
- Early Fall Bass Fishing
- Things to Consider when Purchasing a Crossbow
- Hunting Cut Silage for Doves in Taylor County
- Angler’s Bay Shoreline Restoration Project
- Straightening Out New Regulations on Rifle Cartridges
- How to Hunt Them All
- Whitetails 365: Game Camera Strategies
The Iowa Sportsman August 2021
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman August 2021
- What to Look for When Purchasing a Stationary Blind
- Targeting Shallow Weed Walleyes
- Summertime, Shad and Square Bills
- Deer Scouting 101
- A Place for Family and Friends: The Outdoors
- Whitetails 365: Overseeding Grain Plots
- Jugging for Catfish
- A History of the Iowa State Fair
- State Fair Memories
- Guns Out