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The summer heat isn't stopping Iowa anglers! This week's Iowa Hunting & Fishing Report reveals where catfish, panfish, bass, and even a few walleyes are still being caught across the state.

Plus:
✅ Delta Waterfowl Expo recap
✅ First look at the new Tactacam Defend 360 security camera
✅ Local fishing reports and weekend tips from Iowa bait shops and marinas

Before you head to the water this weekend, don't miss this week's episode packed with the latest outdoor intel!

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Late Season Duck Hunting Iowa

When the Waterfowl Disappear, Late Season Waterfowl

When the Waterfowl Disappear, Late Season Waterfowl Iowa just seems to be in that perfect position on the continent that hardly lends itself to be a waterfowl hunting destination state. Maybe imperfect is the better word and many local hunters will refer to it as “The Fly Over State”. Okay, this might be a little […]

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Rut Essentials for Long Sits

Rut Essentials for Long Sits

Rut Essentials for Long Sits Sweet November, as they say, is finally here! If you are like me, you’ve likely already taken to the woods with your archery equipment in hand. However, if you’ve been saving up days for the magical Iowa rut, then you have a lot to be excited about. Here are a […]

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Harnessing the Power of Scents

Harnessing the Power of Scents: Whitetails 365

Harnessing the Power of Scents: Whitetails 365 As experienced hunters, we know that successfully hunting deer goes beyond just having the right gear and a steady aim. Whether it’s to attract bucks during the rut or mask your presence, using scents can make all the difference. In this article, we’ll delve into scent control, selecting […]

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Hunting Savy Pheasants

Hunting Savy Pheasants

Hunting Savy Pheasants Half-way through the Iowa upland season, the weather starts to break, our bird dogs start to hit their peak that they had at last season’s end. Along with this, those veteran roosters have been further educated on how to survive all of the conditions they are dealt throughout the year. In my […]

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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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