Iowa Sportsman
Defining Success in the Deer Woods
Defining Success in the Deer Woods In an attempt to do better at this thing called life I recently read an article at www.lifehack.org entitled “30 Tell-Tale Signs You’re Going To Be Highly Successful.” The article begins with the statement, “All successful people have a set of characteristics and threads that enable them to succeed.” […]
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Fishing Iowa
Fishing Iowa When it comes to fishing here in Iowa, we have one of the most diverse opportunities than many other states. We’re between two major rivers, the Mississippi and Missouri, and in between lies a variety of opportunities for anglers to chase after their favorite quarry. Whether you’re fishing for trout, bass, crappie, bluegill, […]
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Basics of Fall Channel Cats
Basics of Fall Channel Cats It’s been a long summer of catfishing. If you live in the Midwest it has been marred with storms and high water. Nowhere has it been a normal year so to speak but now the fall bite is on the way and this might be just the time of year […]
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Making the Right Decision
Making the Right Decision It had happened before but too quickly. This time, the buck came in downwind, stopped to think about what he was smelling, and I had enough time to take a shot. As I watched the arrow pass into his right side and bury itself under his fur, I knew that it […]
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Local Iowa Firearm Companies With Big Products
Local Iowa Firearm Companies With Big Products By Mike Ware While the Iowa Sportsman has a reach far beyond Iowa, I always view it as the source for what is happening locally. I’ve spent a lot of time in economic development and I have always believed in the “buy local” motto. I approached Patrick about […]
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Iowa Dove Hunting: A Beginners Guide
Mourning Dove season is one of the greatest hunting seasons in my books. It’s that time between spring Turkey season and Whitetail deer season when you start to get the jitters, or withdrawals, as my friends say. It marks the start of football season for some, but for a lot of us, it starts a […]
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Keeping Your Youngster Entertained
Creating a great experience when taking a child turkey hunting, involves more than just a successful hunt with a dead bird. We all want the hunt to be successful whenever we have a child along, but the ultimate goal is simply creating a positive experience that will instill in them the desire to want to […]
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How Safe is your Treestand
How Safe is your Treestand 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 the cool weather […]
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Why Fly Fishing?
Why Fly Fishing? There’s just something about fly fishing. It’s really hard for me to put my finger on just one reason that I love fly fishing so much. As a fly fishing guide, one of my favorite kinds of trips are with someone who has never fly fished before but is willing to give […]
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Summer Patterning Tips and Tricks
Summer Patterning Tips and Tricks 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 is had by […]
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