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Whitetails 365: Weathering The Hunt: Leveraging Conditions for October Bowhunting
Whitetails 365: Weathering The Hunt: Leveraging Conditions for October Bowhunting By Aaron McKinney October holds so much hope and excitement for Iowa bowhunters. Finally, the season has opened. You no longer have to scout from afar and can make a plan to hunt. With the transition towards fall, comes a unique set of weather patterns […]
READ MOREHandling Multiple Coyotes
Handling Multiple Coyotes By Troy Hoepker The sun was just spreading its first rays across the landscape of the bean field in front of us. It was peaceful, calm and quiet. Yet, you would have never known that moments earlier there had been such a struggle for life take place across that tranquil field. You […]
READ MOREUnderstanding Your Broadhead and Arrow Set-up
Understanding Your Broadhead and Arrow Set-up By Aaron McKinney Archery and bowhunting have changed tremendously in the last 40 years. In recent years, arrow weight and Front of Center (FOC) have become hot topics among archers. Fifteen years ago, the trends leaned towards lighter, faster arrows. The idea was to maximize kinetic energy and achieve […]
READ MOREGetting Youth Involved in Pheasant Season
Getting Youth Involved in Pheasant Season By Jacob Dean In Iowa, our season is getting ready to open up, before the season begins, we have a few days set aside for youth to go out and try their luck pheasant hunting. Some days might be better than others while out in the field. When you […]
READ MOREDeer Scents and How to Use Them
Deer Scents and How to Use Them By Jessica Graham Eliminating Human Scent The foundation of scent control lies in minimizing your human odor. This starts with meticulous hygiene. Showering with scent-free soap, washing your hunting clothes in scent-free detergent, and avoiding scented products are essential steps. In our house, we use scent-free detergent all […]
READ MOREAnalyzing Your Shot & What To Do Next
Analyzing Your Shot & What To Do Next By Noel Gandy The moment of truth has finally arrived and all of your hard work has paid off: you got your shot on that whitetail you’ve been after for so long. Your arrow struck and your animal has bound out of sight. The impact was not […]
READ MORE30 Things Every Hunter Worth Their Salt Should Know How To Do
30 Things Every Hunter Worth Their Salt Should Know How To Do By Aaron Stonehocker Sportsmen come from all walks of life: rich, poor, young, retired, self-inspired, or groomed into the lifestyle by those who came before us. It is safe to say that no two hunters have precisely the same tastes when it comes […]
READ MORESummer Patterning Tips and Tricks
Summer Patterning Tips and Tricks By Noel Gandy Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4th. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. Fireworks are popped, hotdogs are consumed, and generally a good time […]
READ MOREYour Child’s Premier Outing
Your Child’s Premier Outing What to think about and consider before you go By Ryan Graden So the time is finally here! You’re thinking the kids are old enough to go on their first hunt or fishing trip. Or so you hope! Just remember, their first experience might make or break any future times in […]
READ MOREHow Safe is your Treestand
How Safe is your Treestand By Dan Turner August 10th. It’s hot. And humid. Iowa has turned into a sauna. You surf the web in the A/C after dinner and the 10-day forecast has the first major cold front of the season in it with a high of 65. Instantly your thoughts turn to what […]
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