Iowa Sportsman

Winter Wonderland in Iowa

Winter Wonderland in Iowa In Iowa, we’re blessed to get to experience all four seasons. Right now, Iowa undergoes a stunning transformation when snow blankets the ground. Winter in Iowa creates a magical, quiet “winter wonderland,” where adventures await. The state’s extensive network of parks, trails, and lakes, managed by both the Iowa DNR and […]

Ringnecks Rise from the Ashes

Ringnecks Rise from the Ashes By Troy Hoepker I can still see that bird spinning straight upward into the blue sky like it was yesterday. I thought it might never come down! It was hit and sent into a spin yet it continued to gain elevation. If it hadn’t been for my good buddy and […]

Common Myths Concerning Deer Movement

Common Myths Concerning Deer Movement In 1953 Iowa held its first modern deer season for hunters and there has been a deer season of some sort ever since. In those passing years, we’ve learned a lot about deer behavior, habits, nutrition, needs, and more. Experts in wildlife biology have used that information to help us […]

Cold Water Fish Tactics

Cold Water Fish Tactics Cold-man Winter is knocking on the door here in Iowa, but don’t give up on the open water yet.  Even though ice fishing, hunting and football are grappling with our time during November. There are still opportunities to get out and catch a few more fish before you will need an […]

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The Irresistible Allure of Devils Lake

Hooked on Ice: The Irresistible Allure of Devils Lake The answer to “Why ice fish?” is the same as when asked why do Americans own so many rifles, pistols and guns.  Answer:  Because we can!  It’s in the Constitution (the gun part, not ice fishing), but it’s in the personal constitution of so many diehard […]

3 Killer Tactics for Iowa’s Gun Seasons

3 Killer Tactics for Hunting Iowa’s Gun Seasons There is something incredibly exciting about the opening day of Iowa’s gun seasons. Walking into my stand, my anticipation is high, as I’ve been watching deer from afar during Iowa’s bow seasons. Generations of Iowans have lived for this moment, when months of scouting, stories, and anticipation […]

Raccoon Calling 101

Raccoon Calling 101: Sounds, Setups, and Strategies Several years ago, when I was dating my now husband, Nathan, he asked me if I wanted to go raccoon calling with him. We loved being outdoors, and most of our time spent together revolved around fishing, target shooting, and hunting. When he asked about raccoon calling, I […]

Patience, Precision, and Powder

Patience, Precision, and Powder Muzzleloaders have a special place in my heart. My first gun was an Iowa-made .45 caliber Knight Rifle. I loved that thing so much, from loading the powder and sabot down the barrel, to thoroughly cleaning and caring for my gun, it was fun for the teenage version of myself. With […]

Must-Have Equipment for Iowa Acreages

Must-Have Equipment for Iowa Acreages As a child, I had what I would consider very typical childhood goals and aspirations. Grow up, have a family, work as a professional athlete, or a doctor, or a lawyer, or a missionary, or a firefighter, or anything else that tickled my fancy for the day. After all, we’re […]