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Iowa Sportsman July 2026
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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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The Iowa Sportsman July 2020
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman July 2020
- Bluegills for Young and Old
- Hanging out in Iowa: Hammock Camping in the Hawkeye State
- Catching Musky and Pike in Iowa
- Great Catfishing Destinations
- The 5 Key Fundamentals to Shooting a Rifle
- 10 Disasters to Avoid with your Gundog
- Whitetails 365: Summer Prep for Fall Food and Hunting
- Best Stand Locations for Whitetail Behaviors
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The Iowa Sportsman June 2020
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman June 2020
- Best Family Fishing Areas in Iowa
- Whitetail Summer School
- Iowa Trout Grand Slam
- What Should I Plant in my Iowa Food Plot
- My 5 Best Largemouth Tips
- Bait Rigs that Catch Fish
- The History of the Fur Trade in Iowa: Part Two
- Whitetails 365: Adding Sweeteners
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The Iowa Sportsman May 2020
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman May 2020
- Three Simple Late Season Turkey Tips
- What I Have Learned from Being a Sportsman
- Skills Every Angler Should Know
- The History of the Fur Trade in Iowa: Part One
- Fish Like a Guide Does to Stay on Fish
- Reliable Catfish
- Whitetails 365: The Case for Corn
- Public Enemy: Hunting Turkeys on Public Ground
- Tips for Better Trolling Success
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The Iowa Sportsman April 2020
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman April 2020
- Early Spring Fishing – Crappie
- The DO’s and DONT’s pf Turkey Season
- Strategies to Obtain More Hunting Ground
- Early Spring Walleye Fishing Opportunities
- 38 tips for 38 days of Iowa Turkey Hunting
- Early Spring Fishing – Bass
- Annual Iowa Deer Harvest Report 2019-20
- Chilly Open Water Cats
- 5 Steps for an Easy DIY European Mount
- Supercharged Shore Fishing
- Whitetails 365: Locations Over Everything Else
The Iowa Sportsman March 2020
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman March 2020
- Why You’re Not Catching Fish Through the Ice
- Conquering Common Coyote Hunting Scenarios
- Pro’s and Con’s of Different Turkey Hunting Methods
- Restoring Iowa’s Shallow Water Lakes
- Late Ice… Tips and Tactics
- 50 Ways to Bide Time as an Offseason Hunter
- 5 Tips for Planning Top-Notch Food Plots
- Leasing Hunting Rights Landlord or Tenant
- Bowhunting 101
- Whitetails 365: High Level Habitat Planning
The Iowa Sportsman February 2020
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman February 2020
- The Good and Bad Yellow Bass
- 12 Reasons Why You Didn’t Tag a Mature Buck this Year
- The Controvery of Coyotes
- Snow Goose Hunting on a Budget
- Iowa Ice Hotspots for Crappie
- The Age of the “Smart” Sportsmen
- Plan A, B, and C when the Fish Disappear
- The Warren Holder Buck: I Won the Battle, But he Still Won the War
- Backyard Maple Syrup Production
- Whitetails 365: The Myth of the First Time
- A Trip Down Memory Lane