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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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Best July Fishing Destinations
Best July Fishing Destinations Ahhh…July in Iowa. One word best describes it, HOT! For the entire state, we’ll average about 85 degrees for highs, and lows will range from 61 to 66 degrees. Mornings will be comfortable, but midday fishing will be hot, especially if the wind is light or nonexistent. And as the evening […]
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Upland Game Drills
Upland Game Drills If we desire to improve our skills, we need to be ready to put in the work. Rather than just showing up to the field opening day of upland season, hoping our dog is just a natural rockstar, we can deploy some simple strategies. If we want our dogs to feel comfortable […]
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Long Range Shooting Basics
Long Range Shooting Basics Long-range shooting is a specialized skill that requires a high degree of precision and accuracy. Long-range shooting involves hitting targets accurately at distances beyond 500 yards, and it requires a comprehensive understanding of ballistics, environmental factors, and marksmanship fundamentals. High-Quality Gear The foundation of long-range shooting is the rifle, and it […]
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Choosing A Bass Boat
Choosing A Bass Boat The ability to get out on the water, away from the hustle and bustle is a wonderful thing. As I get older, therapy time in a boat is invaluable. As a youngster, I dreamt of having a bass boat, just like the pros on the Bassmaster tournament trail back in the […]
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Keeping Older Dogs in the Field
Keeping Older Dogs in the Field “Every good thing has an end”. No matter how much we try to ignore this reality, it’s just that, a reality. Think about it, vacations, hunting excursions, championship seasons, this article (just checking to see if you’re still with me) every good thing has an end. The truth is, […]
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