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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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Iowa Sportsman January 2024
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman January 2024
- Bobcat hunting tips and tricks
- Hunting Quail in the Snow
- Coyote Hunting: A Conservationist’s Duty
- 2024 boating accessories
- Whitetails 365: Bagging late season bucks
- Techniques, equipment, and essential ingredients for deer processing
- The Basics of Gun Dog Obedience
- Strategies for Long-Term Gun Storage
- Three Panfish Lures for Iowa Ice
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Iowa Sportsman December 2023
In This Issue of the Iowa Sportsman December 2023
- Keeping warm when the hunt is cold
- The Basics of Waterfowl Spreads
- Scoping out success: infrared or Thermal for Coyote Hunting
- Three Tips for a Successful Muzzleloader season
- Finding Coyotes before breeding season
- Whitetails 365: Patterning trophy bucks post-rut
- Top 5 Rifles for Hunting Iowa
- Importance of Dog Training Equipment
- Snowmobiling Northern Iowa
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Iowa Sportsman November 2023
In This Issue of the Iowa Sportsman November 2023
- 10 Tips for the Iowa Rut
- How to Call Bobcats
- Aiming for Success: Lethal Shots and Deer Recovery Tips
- Hunting Savy Pheasants
- Whitetails 365: Harnessing the Power of Scents
- Rut Essentials for Long Sits
- Choosing Ammo for Iowa’s Deer Season
- Top 15 Big Buck Counties
- Upland Hunter’s Checklist
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Iowa Sportsman October 2023
In This Issue of the Iowa Sportsman October 2023
- Iowa’s Deer Forecast
- Hunting the Patterns: What to Do when Weather Changes
- Duck Blind Tips and Tricks
- Analyzing Blood Trails: Know what Your Blood Trail Means
- Preparing for Trapping Season
- 5 Tips to Bag More Pheasants this season
- Whitetails 365: Hunting Nocturnal Bucks in Iowa
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Iowa Sportsman September 2023
In this Issue
- Advice for New Waterfowl Hunters
- Hunt Smart and Stay Safe: Essential Tree Stand Safety Measures
- Understanding Thermals and How to Use them
- Mastering Pop-up Blinds
- Whitetails 365: Preparing for Opening Day
- New Products for Bow Season
Iowa Sportsman August 2023
In This Issue:
- Thriving Deer Thrilling Hunts: Unleash the Power of Fall Food Plots
- Tips to Maximize your Duck Season
- Tuning your archery equipment
- Blind Ambition: Finding the Perfect Hunting Blind for Your Needs
- Clock Out and Hunt Without Smelling Like Work
- Whitetails 365: A guide to choosing the best stand location