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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 2022
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: July 2022
- Iowa’s Biggest Off-Highway Vehicle Park
- Fishing West Okoboji
- Bowfishing in Iowa
- Summer Pan Fishing
- Importance of Using a Quality Fillet Knife
- Whitetails 365: Strategizing with Trail Cameras
- Summer Deer Season Preparation
- 3 Attractions for the Sportsman to Enjoy at the Iowa State Fair
The Iowa Sportsman: June 2022
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: June 2022
- Benefits of Pheasant Food Plots
- Whitetails 365: Maintaining Clover Food Plots
- How to Take a Kid Fishing
- Planning your next June Catfishing Destination
- Kayak Bass Fishing
- Hanging Out in Iowa
- Dutch Oven Campfire Cooking
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The Iowa Sportsman: May 2022
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: May 2022
- DIY Turkey Tail Mount
- Spring Ritual: Spawning Crappie
- Tick-Bone Illnesses in Iowa
- Did I Miss Him
- Catfishing Always Presents Challenges
- Whitetails 365: Please and Thank You
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The Iowa Sportsman: April 2022
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: April 2022
- Springtime Magic: Turkey Hunting in Iowa
- Walleye Fishing
- Wild Edibles and How to Use Them
- Digital Hunting Maps Using Technology to Your Advantage
- High School Bass Fishing
- Introduce Someone New to Fishing
- Whitetails 365: Optimal pH Levels for Food Plots
The Iowa Sportsman: March 2022
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: March 2022
- Preseason Scouting for Spring Gobblers
- Getting Ready for Spring Spawn
- Walleye Length Changes Coming to 2022
- How not to Shed Hunt
- Giving Back: Iowa’s Bald Eagle Territory Monitoring Project
- Whitetails 365: Utilizing Frost Seeding for Clover Food Plots
The Iowa Sportsman: February 2022
In This Issue of The Iowa Sportsman: February 2022
- Ready for Mid-Winter Ice Fishing Blues
- Cutting Tracks and Calling Coyotes
- Ice-Out Channel Catfish
- Preparing for Spring Fishing
- Whitetails 365: Searching for White Gold