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In the June 2026 Issue of the Iowa Sportsman
- Waterfowl Hunting Tips for Beginners: 5 Ways to Start
- Deer Hunting Preparation in June: Set Up for Success
- 5 Ways to Cook Fresh Fish in Summer
- A Guide to Summer Catfishing
- Are Allergies More Common Today in Dogs?
- June Food Plot Planting in Iowa: What to Grow Now
- Why Suppressors Are Gaining Popularity Today
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Shooting Drills for Opening Day Dove & Teal
Shooting Drills for Opening Day Dove & Teal As summer days get shorter and the first hints of autumn appear, we have two seasons approaching: Iowa’s dove and early teal seasons. These are two of the earliest and most challenging wing shooting opportunities for hunters. While doves may seem like small targets, their erratic flight […]
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Protect Crops and Hunt Smarter with Gallagher x Mossy Oak Gamekeepers Deer Fence
Two trusted names in farming and the outdoors come together to protect foodplots, support wildlife management, and ensure a successful hunting season with foodplot fence. Kansas City, MO – August 5, 2025, Gallagher, a global leader in electric fencing and land management innovation, is proud to announce a new partnership with Mossy Oak Gamekeepers, one […]
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Searching for New Cats
Searching for New Cats You are headed to new catfish waters? A river you may never have fished before or maybe it has been ages since you were there. You could also be just trying to work out a new section of your home water to have more options for a quick outing. Whatever your […]
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Hunting and Habitat Equipment on a Budget
Hunting and Habitat Equipment on a Budget This month I am responding to a question about buying equipment on a budget. Paul from central Iowa asks, “I recently just bought some land for hunting whitetails. My daughter and nephew will be hunting with me. They have been hunting for some time, but I am relatively […]
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Featured Story
Springtime Panfish-Perch, Crappie, and Bluegill
Spring is in full swing here in Iowa, and what can be more pleasant a reminder than the sound of birds, the sight of flowers blooming, and the feel of a warm afternoon? I can think of at least one more thing…Panfish!
I can remember it like yesterday, our family would all meet up at the lake house. There was work to do. The yard was to be picked up, the cabin cleaned, and the dock had to be put in. But then, after the work was finished, it was time for all of us cousins to fish! We would all go out to the garage to pick out a few old rods and tie on a hook and sinker as best we could.
The next order of business was to hunt for worms. Flipping anything that we could find stuck in the ground in hopes of just finding a few crawlers. Once the bait was secured, we were ready to fish. We would go out on the dock and cast, vertical jig, and even troll along the side of the dock. We usually did pretty well use those tactics, but my all-time favorite was walking along the rocks on shore and dropping the bait down every little crevice, not knowing what was going to come up next.
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