Iowa Sportsman
Tips to Maximize your Duck Season
Tips to Maximize your Duck Season Probably more important than the type of decoy set up you create is finding the right spot to hunt. Where are the best places to go in your area? How do you locate the spot in your area? Like Iowa, most states have public marshes, wildlife management areas, and […]
READ MORE
Unleash the Power of Fall Food Plots: Thriving Deer Thrilling Hunts
Unleash the Power of Fall Food Plots: Thriving Deer Thrilling Hunts When it comes to creating irresistible fall food plots for deer and turkeys, few options rival the power of radishes, turnips, and oats. These dynamic plants not only provide a mouthwatering feast for wildlife but also offer significant benefits for land conservation. Let’s dive […]
READ MORE
Time to Chase Big Boji Gills
Time to Chase Big Boji Gills Spring means open water, and for me that means the business of chasing my true passion: big bluegills. What I like about fishing here on the Iowa Great Lakes, especially the Okoboji chain of lakes, is that there is enough diversity that you can really fish bluegills non-stop moving […]
READ MORE
Trail Cameras: Things You Should Be Doing
Trail Cameras: Things you should be doing but probably aren’t The trail camera is the single most important advancement in hunting whitetails in the last 20 years. No other item in your hunting tool chest can help your success more than a trail camera. In the right hands, a trail camera is incredibly powerful, but […]
READ MORE
The Five C’s To Fishing Success
The Five C’s To Fishing Success People have long talked about certain lures and techniques being the secret to fishing success. However, sitting back and thinking about the lures and techniques there is usually a reason as to why they are successful. In most cases they fall into one or more of five categories that […]
READ MORE
Top Reasons Fish Go Tight Lipped
Top Reasons Fish Go Tight Lipped “The fish aren’t biting”, “I always catch them here”, This bait always works”. We have all said these things before and we have all had bad days out on the water. I am a firm believer that the angler is in charge of their catches about 90% of the […]
READ MORE
Summer Tips for a Successful Fall Hunt: Whitetails 365
Summer Tips for a Successful Fall Hunt: Whitetails 365: Scout it Out! Hunting deer can be a challenging and rewarding experience, and scouting is an essential part of the process. To be successful, hunters need to understand where deer are likely to be found and what they are doing at different times of the year. […]
READ MORE
How to Stay Prepared for Disasters
How to Stay Prepared for Disasters Iowa is known for its beautiful landscapes, vast farmlands, and friendly people. But, as with any state, Iowa is not immune to natural disasters. From derecho storms to tornadoes and flooding, these disasters can strike at any moment, leaving families without power, water, or shelter. It seems all parts […]
READ MORE
Exploring Iowa on Two Wheels
Exploring Iowa on Two Wheels “I thought Iowa is supposed to be flat?!?!” It’s a phrase I’ve heard over and over again during my many years of riding in The Register’s Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI. For those that aren’t aware, RAGBRAI is an annual bicycle ride that travels west to east […]
READ MORE
Scouting Tactics to Keep Pressure Off Hunting Areas
Scouting Tactics to Keep Pressure Off Hunting Areas We are now in what us whitetail enthusiasts consider the doldrums of summer. Long gone are the days of cool mornings and sunset rides that end by 8:00 pm. Now we are in a battle with mosquitos and the urge to vacation. For the whitetail nut though, […]
READ MORE