Iowa Sportsman
Decoding what Makes a Flushing Dog
Decoding what Makes a Flushing Dog Aren’t retrievers, flushers? The simple answer is, yes. They are kind of one in the same, but there are three reasons why these distinct categories of hunting dogs exist. First, some hunting dog breeds are primarily for waterfowl hunting, so they aren’t pointing or flushing anything. Second, retrieving dogs […]
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Calling all Iowa Sportsman!
Calling all Iowa Sportsman! Tired of the same old hunting and fishing stories? Want to get the inside scoop on the latest gear, techniques, and local hotspots? Then, you need to tune in to The Iowa Sportsman Podcast. You can expect up-to-date hunting and fishing reports. Get the lowdown on what’s biting and where to […]
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DIY Water Hole for Deer: Whitetails 365
DIY Water Hole for Deer: Whitetails 365 Having clean water is of utmost importance for deer as it is essential for their survival and overall health, so creating a DIY water hole for deer can greatly improve your property. Having a place with food, cover, and water is vital for any successful hunting property. If […]
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Shed Hunting Secrets from the Experts
Shed Hunting Secrets from the Experts Shed hunting is one of the most magical bonus gifts that nature provides to all of us hopeless outdoor addicts. Sometimes my inner dialogue exclaims “You mean to tell me there are antlers just laying around out there waiting to be picked up?! For free?!?” Yeah, it’s that good. […]
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How to Establish Perennial Cover
How to Establish Perennial Cover Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to destroy than it is to build something great? It probably has something to do with the law of entropy, everything degrades into a state of greater disorder over time. This is easy to see people introduce a wrecking ball to […]
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Elevating Food Plots with Frost Seeded Clover and Alfalfa
Elevating Food Plots with Frost Seeded Clover and Alfalfa Clover and alfalfa are both excellent choices for deer and other wildlife. Clover and alfalfa are cool-season legumes that grow well during cool soil seasons, like spring and fall, and also thrives in the summer. They are one of the best perennial food sources for deer […]
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A Season to Remember: 2023 Deer Season
A Season to Remember: 2023 Deer Season A cold front was moving in, during the first weekend of Iowa’s bow season, and I was excited to hunt with my Dad overlooking an alfalfa field. I just noticed six does about 150 yards away. About the time I saw them, they bolted right towards my Dad […]
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Essential Competitive Shooting Equipment
Essential Competitive Shooting Equipment Competitive shooting is a thrilling blend of precision, speed, and mental control where milliseconds matter and nerves of steel prevail. Forget leisurely plinking at bullseyes, where you take you time and focus on breathing. This is a sport where athletes push their limits, master their firearms, and race against the clock […]
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Open Water Fishing in March
Open Water Fishing in March The month of March is characterized by rapidly rising daily high temperatures, with daily highs increasing from 41°Fto 56°F over the course of the month, exceeding 72°F or dropping below 26°F only one day in ten. As temps rise throughout the area, ice will begin to lose its grip on […]
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How ATVs and UTVs Revolutionize Food Plots
How ATVs and UTVs Revolutionize Food Plots Ask any private-land hunter about the most used tool, there will be several different answers, but without a doubt, an ATV or UTV will be at the top of the list and for a good reason. They are so versatile, and can be used for a myriad of […]
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