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Use Shed Hunting to Combat Cabin Fever

Use Shed Hunting to Combat Cabin Fever

Use Shed Hunting to Combat Cabin Fever I dread cabin fever (February – April). It’s cold.  It’s dark longer than it’s light. Most hunting seasons are closed and football season is over. Rather than continuing to let this season get me down, I plan to combat the doldrum with a new hobby of shed hunting. […]

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Four reasons to hunt with a muzzleloader

Four Reasons to Hunt with a Muzzleloader 

Four Reasons You Need Hunt with a Muzzleloader  The muzzleloader is one of the most traditional weapons still used in modern times.  The guns, bullets, and powder have all been advanced in ways over the last 100 years but there is still a bottom line tradition to shooting one.  This weapon only gives you one […]

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There is No Need To Decoy, Rattle, or Lure in Bucks During The Rut

There is No Need To Decoy, Rattle, or Lure in Bucks During The Rut By Patrick McKinney Tips on Shooting a Buck Without all the Extra Gear I have rattled in bucks during the rut, I have decoyed bucks during the rut, and I have used scents and lures to bring bucks in close during […]

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No Vacation? No Problem! 5 Tips to Early Season Success

No Vacation? No Problem! 5 Tips to Early Season Success By Ryan Graden Deer season is nearly here! That’s right! Very soon, big bucks will be on the move and you will be in a tree waiting for them. Of course, we all know that the more time you could spend in that tree, the […]

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What to do when food plots fail

What to do When Food Plots Fail

What to do When Food Plots Fail Nothing is more frustrating than planting your food plot, taking the time to prepare and plant only to have it fail. Yet, this happens. Sometimes we were the problem, and sometimes there are outside factors that decimate it. In this article, we are going to look at some […]

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SECOND “ONCE IN A LIFETIME” BUCK

SECOND “ONCE IN A LIFETIME” BUCK By Julie Johnson One snap of a twig gave me an opportunity that may only come once in my lifetime and my love for bow hunting is to blame. To say that I’m addicted to bow hunting is an understatement. I absolutely can’t wait until the first glimpse of […]

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Late Season Whitetail Tactics

Late Season Whitetail Tactics By Charlie Lueth Being Prepared It’s never too early in the year to get your gun out of its case and practice. Try some different bullet and powder combinations. You may find that your gun likes a different bullet than your buddies. Ultimately, your gun should make the decision for you […]

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Big Buck Profile

Big Buck Profile By Nick Johnson Kevin Marso didn’t fully realize it at the time, but as he settled the pin and sent an arrow towards a buck on the morning of November 7th, 2012, no arrow he had ever let loose from the string, carried so much importance. This was an arrow headed towards […]

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A DEER HUNTERS JOURNEY

A Deer Hunters Journey By Ben Leal The North American whitetail deer…one of the most sought after and elusive quarries in Iowa. These animals have keen senses that they use to full advantage, to their advantage and to yours the hunters, disadvantage. They have large ears that can pick up the sound of leaves crunching […]

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Late Season Whitetail Tag Out Tactics

Late Season Whitetail Tag Out Tactics By Sean Wuller – Land Specialist with United Country Trophy Properties & Auction for Iowa As the end of the Whitetail hunting season draws to an end here in Iowa, some of us still have some tags that are burning holes in our pockets. While sitting around at our […]

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