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Be Careful of Poisonous Plants… and Pesky ones Too!

Be Careful of Poisonous Plants… and Pesky ones Too! By Steve Weisman I don’t think anything beats being out in nature on a nice summer day. Whether it is going for a walk on a neighborhood pathway, along a favorite stream or in the woods…a gentle breeze and sunny skies make for the perfect combination. […]

What To Look For On New Bass Water

What To Look For On New Bass Water By Todd Reed Spring has finally sprung around the state and the thousands of thousands of anglers searching for bass can once again take to the water. Whether you fish a river system or a lake around Iowa there are certain areas where you need to try, […]

Four Strategies for Late Season Turkeys

Four Strategies for Late Season Turkeys By Ryan Graden Does it feel like days and days have passed as you’ve hunted tirelessly to fill that last season tag? The hours, miles, and tactics that you’ve tried haven’t produced a successful hunt and you feel like you’re running out of ideas. Hang in there! It’s not […]

The Day in the Life of a Late Season Turkey Hunter

The Day in the Life of a Late Season Turkey Hunter By Earl Taylor I have tried every season, but its fourth season in Iowa that I now hunt every year. I have been snowed on during the first season. I have had to compete with too many other hunters during the second season. It […]

Areas to Locate and Catch Early Spring Bass

Areas to Locate and Catch Early Spring Bass By Todd Reed Finally, the water has warmed up a bit, and not a slab of ice in sight. April is the kickoff to bass fishing in the state Iowa, tournaments are popping up, fish in the river systems are becoming active once again and the lake […]

Traits of a Consistent Beard Collector

Traits of a Consistent Beard Collector By Earl Taylor I love turkey hunting. It will be part of my spring routine until I can’t walk and when my trigger finger is too weak to set off a shell. Turkey hunting is the one hunt that a kid or an octogenarian can hunt with success regularly; […]

Whitetails 365

Whitetails 365: Finding the Perfect Public Land Deer Hunting Spot By Aaron McKinney So, you want some more hunting ground, but cannot afford it. This is the case of most of us. However, you should consider using the publica hunting land available. Right now, you can start scouting these public areas in preparation for opening […]

Picking A Bass Boat

Picking A Bass Boat By Todd Reed 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 […]

Spawning Season

Spawning Season By Nick Johnson When fishermen think of fish spawning in Iowa, a few key species come to mind. Bluegill, Crappie, White bass, Largemouth, Smallmounth, and arguably the most celebrated, Walleye. These species in particular become susceptible to angling during these key spawning times and offer anglers a chance at a truly large specimen. […]

Looking for First Open Water

Looking for First Open Water By Steve Weisman I live in the Iowa Great Lakes, home of some of the best ice fishing in Iowa. Don’t get me wrong, I love ice fishing. However, after nearly five months of cold, snow, wind and ice, I can’t wait for ICE OUT! Ice out! Now, that’s not […]

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