Whitetail Deer

Public Land Bucks

Public Land Bucks By Gary Faith When it comes to chasing of public land whitetail, I am constantly looking for that tip or tactic that is going to drastically swing the momentum of opportunity my way. I’m always searching for the hidden secret that will allow me to be ahead of the curve. Truth be […]

Why Prescribed Burns are Needed

Why Prescribed Burns are Needed By Steve Weisman Each spring we can see clouds of smoke billowing up from both state wildlife areas and on private tracts of grassland all across northwest Iowa. Oftentimes I will hear people questioning or complaining about the fire eating up the spent grasses from the previous year or even […]

Whitetails 365: A Life Changing Fall: Treestand Safety from an Injured Hunter

Whitetails 365: A Life Changing Fall: Treestand Safety from an Injured Hunter By Noel Gandy “You’re so young that I don’t really want to do back surgery, but, be prepared to make some adjustments to how you live your life”. These were the words that were uttered to me by a specialist at Southern Bone […]

Avoiding Paralysis by Analysis During The Rut

Avoiding Paralysis by Analysis During The Rut By Kent Boucher “Yeah, Staci and Hannah said they saw a big buck bed down with a doe over by the burn pile last night, when they were cruising around on the Ranger. I’m not sure if he’s still there or not…” Those were the words of my […]

Effective Strategies for Hunting November Food Plots

Effective Strategies for Hunting November Food Plots By Jessica Graham I always like getting settled into my treestand early in the morning. It is a chance to debrief from the world in peace and enjoy God’s creation. On this frosty November morning I was hunting over a 3-acre food plot consisting of brassicas and alfalfa. […]

Mission Impossible

Mission Impossible By Noel Gandy Every October and November I scroll through Social Media and think the same thing: “Man, this guy kills a monster every year. He must have it figured out.” My mind may also tend to wander toward the “L” word as well: Luck. We’ve all heard the phrase, “Luck Is What […]

Summer Patterning Tips and Tricks

Summer Patterning Tips and Tricks By Noel Gandy Independence Day is annually celebrated on July 4th. It is the anniversary of the publication of the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain in 1776. Patriotic displays and family events are organized throughout the United States. Fireworks are popped, hotdogs are consumed, and generally a good time […]

Iowa Deer Hunting Forecast

Iowa Deer Hunting Forecast By Ben Leal Opening day of the 2022/2023 deer season; whether you’re a bowhunter or not, this is the day that every deer hunter across Iowa has been waiting for, October 1. With the arrival of deer season, comes some important questions to ask yourself. What will this year’s deer season […]

2022 Archery Accessories for Iowa Bowhunters

2022 Archery Accessories for Iowa Bowhunters By Aaron McKinney Some Iowans are fortunate enough to shoot archery throughout the year at summer 3D shoots, spring toms, or summer bow fishing. The most popular and most exciting reason to shoot your bow is almost upon us: Iowa’s deer bow season. A lot of hunters browse stores […]

A Smart Start to Deer Season

A Smart Start to Deer Season By Kent Boucher As deer season quickly approaches, it catches most of us by surprise every year. We generally are busy with summer vacations, kids, families, weddings, and by the time youth season or opening day of Iowa’s archery season opens up, we are behind scrambling to get “ready […]

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