Early Spring Trout Fishing
Early Spring Trout Fishing

Early Spring Trout Fishing Spring in Northeast Iowa’s Driftless Region marks the beginning of one of the most rewarding trout fishing seasons in the Midwest. This is one of the prettiest areas in Northern Iowa marked with limestone bluffs, spring-fed creeks, and rolling pastures. The Driftless Region contains a several cold, clear streams that flow steadily year-round. This creates perfect trout habitat, and spring offers fishermen peaceful days on the water. With stable water temperatures, increasing insect activity, and hungry post-winter trout, there’s no better time to explore these legendary streams. Why The Driftless Region? This region is a trout […]

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Cold Water Fish Tactics

Cold Water Fish Tactics Cold-man Winter is knocking on the door here in Iowa, but don’t give up on the open water yet.  Even though ice fishing, hunting and football are grappling with our time during November. There are still opportunities to get out and catch a few more fish before you will need an […]

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Twin Rivers Media Appoints Kaid Panek as Brand Ambassador and Multimedia Content Strategists

Twin Rivers Media, LLC Appoints Kaid Panek as Brand Ambassador & Multimedia Content Strategist

Twin Rivers Media, LLC Appoints Kaid Panek as Brand Ambassador & Multimedia Content Strategist Panek to shape brand voice, elevate creator partnerships, and lead cross-platform storytelling Fort Dodge, Iowa — October 31, 2025 — Twin Rivers Media, LLC today announced the hiring of Kaid Panek as Brand Ambassador & Multimedia Content Strategist. In this role, [...] READ MORE
The Irresistible Allure of Devils Lake

The Irresistible Allure of Devils Lake

Hooked on Ice: The Irresistible Allure of Devils Lake The answer to “Why ice fish?” is the same as when asked why do Americans own so many rifles, pistols and guns.  Answer:  Because we can!  It’s in the Constitution (the gun part, not ice fishing), but it’s in the personal constitution of so many diehard […]

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3 Killer Tactics for Iowa’s Gun Seasons 

3 Killer Tactics for Iowa’s Gun Seasons

3 Killer Tactics for Hunting Iowa’s Gun Seasons There is something incredibly exciting about the opening day of Iowa’s gun seasons. Walking into my stand, my anticipation is high, as I’ve been watching deer from afar during Iowa’s bow seasons. Generations of Iowans have lived for this moment, when months of scouting, stories, and anticipation […]

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Big Buck Profile: The 2025 Gandy Buck

Ok, this first big buck profile is a little self-serving in that it is of a buck that I personally took this past deer season. While it is likely not the “biggest” big buck that we will profile this year it is definitely one of my most special deer ever.

Turning a Dream into Reality

As has been noted in several articles since 2023, my family and I finally put together the means to purchase our very own piece of Iowa ground. “The 32,” as we call it, has become a passion project to see if we could take an unassuming piece of real estate and harvest a mature deer from there by giving him all he needs in the way of habitat. This year was the first year that the farm would be huntable in the state in which we intended due to construction projects over the past couple of seasons.

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