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Why Suppressors Are Gaining Popularity Today

Silent Advantage: Why Suppressors Are Gaining Popularity It would be understandable to think that suppressors (or silencers, as they are legally known) are new to the scene. However, suppressors have been around for over a century. The first patent was filed in 1909 by Hiram Maxim; they quickly became popular with sportsmen. In 1934, they […]

Are Allergies More Common Today in Dogs?

Are Allergies More Common Today? Within hours of hanging a tree stand together, my buddy, Jason, had an annoying irritation breakout on his skin. It was itchy, annoying, and painful. The culprit was poison oak, and Jason was clearly having an allergic breakout. Moments like this make you wonder—are allergies more common today than they […]

Outdoor Adventure Awaits in Hayward Lakes

Outdoor Adventure Awaits in Hayward Lakes Hayward Lakes, Wisconsin offers year-round outdoor activities including mountain biking, UTV trails, hiking, and scenic lake exploration. With hundreds of miles of trails and access to the Chequamegon National Forest, it’s a top Midwest destination for outdoor adventure and family-friendly recreation. Why Visit Hayward Lakes for Outdoor Adventure Tucked into the […]

Iowa’s Venom, Oil and Toxic Sap

Iowa’s Venom, Oil and Toxic Sap Iowa’s Venom, Oil and Toxic sap are very common in some instances to scarcely seen it the outdoors. Most people associate dangerous wildlife with places like Australia. Venomous spiders, snakes, and other creatures seem to lurk around every corner there. I once struck up a conversation with an Australian […]

Tactics for Late-Season Toms

Tactics for Late-Season Toms The warm spring air felt a little chilly but good as I approached the area I was going to turkey hunt in the dark, well before sunrise. The dew was on the grass, and I headed towards an open field with rolling hills and timber nearby. Be Observant There were plenty […]

Wild Edible Foraging

Wild Edible Foraging With the arrival of spring comes many long-awaited activities for any outdoors enthusiast, like hiking, fishing, and turkey hunting. There is another short-lived activity that gets some of us out wandering around in nature. This is the adult version of an Easter egg hunt, and it’s called foraging. Foraging for wild edibles […]

Artifact Hunting in Iowa

Artifact Hunting in Iowa I will admit, in high school, one of my least favorite subjects was history class. I’m not sure what rubbed me so wrong in those years, but something has changed since then. As I grew older, I think I realized how much history could help people shape the future. Knowing our […]

Best Places for Early Season Open Water

Best Places for Early Season Open Water It’s time to start thinking about the open water season. Time to put away those short sticks and tiny jigs, and replace them with longer rods, bigger tackle boxes, and a fishing vessel if you own one. If a water vessel is not your thing, that’s ok because […]

Polaris Expands Industry’s Largest Cabbed Lineup with New Ranger Models for All-Season Comfort

Polaris Expands Industry’s Largest Cabbed Lineup with New Ranger Models for All-Season Comfort New 2026 RANGER 1000 CAB Improves Cold-Weather Comfort with Factory-Installed Heating System, New 2027 RANGER XP 1000 CAB Features HVAC System for All-Season Comfort at Competitive Price Point MINNEAPOLIS, MN (Feb. 5, 2026) Polaris Off Road, the world leader in powersports and […]

5 Historic Places to Visit in Iowa

5 Historic Places to Visit in Iowa Iowa was officially established as the 29th state on December 28, 1846. Our state is still full of fun historical places to visit. Each county has its own historic place or building preserving the heritage that helped shape our state. Iowa’s landscape is dotted with historical landmarks that […]

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