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What Now?
What Now? By Noel Gandy The old saying, ”Time flies when you’re having fun,” is certainly true when it goes to the Iowa whitetail season. Hunters who were once budding with anticipation for the October 1st opener are now left asking themselves, “Where did the time go?” For the passionate deer hunter there can be […]
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Fish Wintering Habits
Fish Wintering Habits By Ben Leal By the time February rolls in we are well versed in angling experience. We think we have the fish figured out and locked in. Then, for some unknown reason, the fish move off our spot and seem harder to find. Weather can play a role in how fish react, […]
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When the going gets Tough on the Ice
When the going gets Tough on the Ice By Todd Reed The weekend is upon us and we have the green light for a trip to the ice. The feeling can be magical on a Friday afternoon. As you drift off in your mind you can see the bluegills piled up beside your bucket, and […]
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Supplemental Strategies for Antler Development: Whitetails 365
Supplemental Strategies for Antler Development: Whitetails 365 We’re going to head away from January and get ready to enter February. In Iowa, the temperatures can be pretty low, ice and snow storms are still popping up, and can have a detrimental impact on the survival of deer in Iowa. Deer rely on their fat reserves […]
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2024 RV Trends
2024 RV Trends The RV industry is constantly changing. As we settle in to 2024, several exciting trends are shaping the future of RVing. We will delve into these trends, go through what to expect in the coming years. Whether you are planning your next road trip, or looking to invest in an RV, staying […]
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Upgrading your Gun’s Scope
Upgrading your Gun’s Scope While cheaper scopes may be more affordable, they often lack the additional features that guarantee durability and precision of their more expensive counterparts. You for sure do not need an expensive scope to be able to shoot well. However, you might consider upgrading your gun’s optics for several reasons. Improve Reliability […]
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Youth Deer Hunting – A Father/Daughter Perspective
Youth Deer Hunting – A Father/Daughter Perspective Many of our family’s greatest memories are made in the outdoors. For as long as they can remember, my daughters have watched me prepare to go and return from hunting, and occasionally bring home wild game. About five years ago, my oldest daughter, Hope, asked if she could […]
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February Coyote Calling
February Coyote Calling When the calendar flips to November bowhunters in Iowa feel the magic in the air of the whitetail breeding season kicking into full swing. The majestic bucks that dreams are made of seem to be everywhere. For coyote hunters that magical time of year is late January into February. It means coyotes […]
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Fishing Late Season Ice
Fishing Late Season Ice February is the time of year when, in Iowa, most outdoor sports and recreation shows are taking place, giving reason for the thoughts of open water. Reality soon sets in as you peer out the window and see a blanket of snow covering much of the ground and fishing boats remain […]
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Phasing Your Way Through the Iowa Rut
Phasing Your Way Through the Iowa Rut By Aaron Stonehocker November is a magical time for Iowa bowhunters. The early season buck routines are fading into an all-out crap shoot of big buck activity, where their focus is more about interactions with the does in an area and less on surviving their travels from bedding […]
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