Iowa Sportsman June 2025

Iowa Sportsman June 2025

We’re finally headed into June here in Iowa, and this issue of The Iowa Sportsman is dedicated to helping you make the most of it. In this issue we cover everything Iowan outdoorsmen and women are doing from fishing, to food plots.

In these pages:

Hunting:

We deep dive into multi-species food plots that benefit not only deer, but our birds and other wildlife too. Food plots are not just for hunters, but for just about anyone who appreciates nature. Publisher Aaron McKinney provides expert advice on creating multi-species food plots. He encourages us to support a diverse and thriving wildlife population.

Additionally in our Gun Dog corner, writer Kyle Dana gives us some tips to make a top-notch gun dog. It’s summer now, but the seasons will be opening up before you know it. On a different note, writer Kent Boucher gets into the specifics of Planting the Perfect Deer Property. Kent has spent years working with Native Warm Season Grasses and gives us some pointers on wildlife habitat.

Fishing in Iowa:

For those of you eager to hit the water, we’ve got two excellent features. Ben Leal helps you pinpoint the hottest Iowa fishing spots in his article in our Fishing in Iowa column, offering insights into where the fish are active and what they’re biting on.

Todd Reed follows that up with A guide to fishing Iowa in June. He goes over what to target this month and the best strategies for success. As well as, Targeting Muskie by Matt Eyman-Vavroch, gives us some tips on catching and pursuing the elusive muskie right here in our home state. It’s a difficult, yet very rewarding challenge to target muskie. With Father’s Day coming up, Nick Johnson shares a heartwarming fishing story, a reminder of  the special moments spent with family.

Buyers Guide

Finally, we celebrate some really cool and really unique Iowa-based companies in our buyer’s guide. Be sure to check it out and buy local when you can. June is a time for exploration, adventure, fishing and family.

We hope this issue of The Iowa Sportsman inspires you to get outside and experience all that Iowa has to offer.

In This Issue

• Targeting Muskie
• Utilizing Catfish Dips
• County Spotlight: June Fishing in Iowa
• Planting the Perfect Deer Property
• Whitetails 365: Planting Multi-species Food Plot
• Gun Dog Corner: Developing A Top Notch Gun Dog
• Buyers Guide