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Yellow Bass Iowa’s Overlooked Panfish
Yellow Bass Iowa’s Overlooked Panfish By Rod Woten Iowa has a love-hate relationship with the yellow bass. On one hand they’re plentiful, fun to catch and make delicious table fare. On the other hand, in many instances, they’re an invasive species and out-compete other panfish like crappies and bluegills…even largemouth bass. They are prolific breeders […]
READ MOREWhitetails 365: Supplemental Strategies for Trophy Antler Development in Bucks
Whitetails 365: Supplemental Strategies for Trophy Antler Development in Bucks By Aaron McKinney We’re headed away from January and getting 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 […]
READ MORE2024 RV Trends
2024 RV Trends By Jessica Graham 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 […]
READ MOREYouth Deer Hunting – A Father/Daughter Perspective
Youth Deer Hunting – A Father/Daughter Perspective By Kyle and Hope Dana 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, […]
READ MOREFebruary Coyote Calling
February Coyote Calling By Troy Hoepker 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. […]
READ MORELate Season Ice
Late Season Ice By Ben Leal 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 […]
READ MOREWinter Waterfowl: Keys To Success
Winter Waterfowl: Keys To Success By Ryan Eder Hunting waterfowl during the winter is a true test of a hunter’s grit. Certainly we face challenges throughout the entire season, but the later weeks in the Midwest waterfowl season present some of the most challenging, yet favorable conditions to a successful duck or goose hunt. With […]
READ MOREEarly Ice Iowa
Early Ice Iowa By Rod Woten Just because Iowa is on the southern edge of the ice belt, doesn’t mean we can’t take advantage of early ice. Obviously “early” is a relative term here since we usually lag behind our Minnesota brethren by a couple of weeks when it comes to setting foot on the […]
READ MOREMSU, partners working to improve Au Sable River resiliency
MSU, partners working to improve Au Sable River resiliency By Cameron Rudolph GRAYLING, Mich. — Situated in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula is one of the country’s most revered sportfishing destinations. This is a Blue Ribbon trout stream, recognizing its high-quality water accessibility, capacity to withstand angling pressure, and the presence of ideal sportfishing species. This […]
READ MOREPreparing for the Late Season Duck Migration
Preparing for the Late Season Duck Migration By Steve Weisman As we move into late October and early November, diehard waterfowlers are chomping at the bit to get into the fall migration. According to Orrin Jones Waterfowl Research Biologist for the Iowa DNR, the potential is there for a great waterfowl migration. “The count for […]
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