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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 2023
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: January 2023
- Bait and Lures for Ice Fishing
- Butchering: It’s in Your Blood
- Killer Bobcat Calling Techniques
- Analyzing Sheds: What Can They Tell You
- Create a Deer Haven with Timber Stand Improvement
- Planning Spring Food Plots for Wildlife
- Whitetails 365: Enrich Deer Habitat with Hinge Cutting
The Iowa Sportsman: December 2022
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: December 2022
- Late Season Muzz, What’s the Buzz
- The Most Wonderful Pheasant Time of the Year
- Selecting the Best Ice Auger for Ice Fishing
- Hunting the Late Archery Split
- Spot & Stalk Coyotes
- 2022 Sportsmans Christmas Guide
- Fur Market Struggles During Uncertain World Events
- Whitetails 365: Hunting Iowa’s Gun Seasons 2022
The Iowa Sportsman: November 2022
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: November 2022
- Avoiding Paralysis by Analysis During the Rut
- November Pheasant Hunting
- 5 Life Lessons Learned from the Field
- Effective Strategies for Hunting November Food Plots
- Prepping for Ice Fishing
- Getting Started Trapping
- Whitetails 365: A Life Changing Fall: Treestand Safety from an Injured Hunter
The Iowa Sportsman: October 2022
In this Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: October 2022
- A Smart Start to Deer Season
- Duck Hunting Small Rivers
- Hunting Early Season Pheasants
- 2022 Archery Accessories for Iowa Bowhunters
- 99 County Journey
- Iowa Deer Hunting Forecast 2022
- Whitetails 365: October Preferred Food and Hunting Strategies
The Iowa Sportsman: September 2022
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: September 2022
- Preparing for Waterfowl Season
- Hunting Iowa’s Wild Pheasants
- 5 Land Access Types in Iowa
- September Walleye
- Isolating your Target Buck
- Whitetails 365: Manipulating a Deers Nose
The Iowa Sportsman: August 2022
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: August 2022
- How to get Your Kids Ready for the Upcoming Hunting Seasons
- Summer Skin Care
- Beat the Heat: Bring the Great Outdoors, Indoors
- Hunter Education It’s More than Just a Class
- Food Plots 101: Knowing Food Plot Basics
- Learning to Fly Fish Iowa
- Whitetails 365: Pre Season Deer Scouting
- Fun Times at the Fair
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