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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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Iowa Sportsman July 2023
In This Issue
- Best July Fishing Destinations
- Scouting Tactics to Keep Pressure Off Hunting Areas
- Exploring Iowa on Two Wheels
- How to Stay Safe and Prepared for Any Disaster
- Whitetails 365: Scout it Out! Summer Tips for a Successful Fall Hunt
Iowa Sportsman June 2023
Iowa Sportsman June 2023
In This Issue
- 5 tips to Catch more River Catfish
- Enjoying Iowa’s Outdoors from the Sky
- Dressing Up your Pond with Native Habitat
- Gathering Summer Intel for Fall Bowhunting
- Picking a Bass Boat
- Whitetails 365: Finding the Best Public Land Deer Hunting Spot
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Iowa Sportsman: May 2023
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: May 2023
- Best Tips to Catch More Spring Bass
- Establishing and Maintaining Native Warm Season Grasses
- Mistakes Archers Make and How to Correct Them
- Building Your Own Cabin
- Cooking With Cast Iron
- Essential Spring Turkey Gear
- Whitetails 365: Should you Plant a Spring Food Plot
Iowa Sportsman: April 2023
In this Issue of the Iowa Sportsman: April 2023
- What’s in my Pack
- Exploring Iowa’s Water Trails
- Making the Cut: What Knife is best for you this Season?
- Foraging for Mushrooms – A Hidden Iowa Treat
- Tactics for Calling Shy Toms
- Whitetails 365: Is Trail Camera Technology Ethical for Today’s Hunter?
- Find your Adventure
- Essential Equipment for Iowa Acreages
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Iowa Sportsman: March 2023
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: March 2023
- Scouting Spring Toms
- Planting Switchgrass for Cover
- Upgrading Summer Fishing Reels
- Diversify your Food Plots for Success
- The Basics of Walleye Fishing
- Battling Invasive Species in Iowa Lakes
- Iowa Pheasants make a Comeback
- Whitetails 365: Advantages and Disadvantages of Supplemental Feeding and Minerals
Iowa Sportsman: February 2023
In this issue of The Iowa Sportsman: February 2023
- Early Walleyes
- Frost Seeding Upland Habitat
- Playing Percentages Pays Off Calling Coyotes
- Pond Structure Improvement
- Early Shed Season: Extra Miles for the Piles
- Leveraging Perennial Food on your Land
- 2 DIY Taxidermy Projects to Display your Trophy
- Whitetails 365: Scouting for the 2023 Deer Season