Whitetail Deer
Hunt without Smelling Like Work
Hunt without Smelling Like Work In a past life I worked as a science teacher. There are many things that make teaching a unique working experience- very little peer interaction, your homework is grading homework, your life is run by bell schedules, and the most unique aspect of all- that familiar school smell. Every school […]
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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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Summer Tips for a Successful Fall Hunt: Whitetails 365
Summer Tips for a Successful Fall Hunt: Whitetails 365: Scout it Out! Hunting deer can be a challenging and rewarding experience, and scouting is an essential part of the process. To be successful, hunters need to understand where deer are likely to be found and what they are doing at different times of the year. […]
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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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Should you Plant a Spring Food Plot: Whitetails 365
Should you Plant a Spring Food Plot: Whitetails 365 Planting spring food plots can be a key factor in setting deer hunters up for success in the fall and winter. A lot of times, hunters focus solely on fall food plots. If you’ve lived in Iowa long, you know our August and Septembers can be […]
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Is Trail Camera Technology Ethical: Whitetails 365
Is Trail Camera Technology Ethical: Whitetails 365 The use of trail cameras in hunting raises ethical considerations. Some argue that trail cameras can give hunters an unfair advantage, as they allow hunters to monitor game movement and behavior in a way that would not be possible without the camera. Another ethical consideration is the impact […]
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Scouting for the 2023 Deer Season : Whitetails 365
Scouting for the 2023 Deer Season : Whitetails 365 It seems as soon as deer season concludes Jan. 10th, I am already looking forward to opening day of bow season October 1st. In February, we get outside to check for sheds and take inventory of which bucks made it through the gun seasons. Finding sheds […]
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Leveraging Perennial Food on Your Land
Leveraging Perennial Food on Your Land When we begin planning our food plots, often we focus solely on annuals. We focus on turnips, brassicas, radishes, and maybe some soybeans, sorghum, and corn. For the most part those are fantastic because they yield results right away, within a couple months. However, when it comes to long-term […]
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Early Season Shed Hunting: Extra Miles for the Piles
Early Shed Season: Extra Miles for the Piles Once the curtain falls on deer and pheasant season, I consider taking advantage of my last few small game opportunities, but my heart really belongs to the antlered critters, and I know they will soon be antlerless. Honestly, I love shed season about as much as I […]
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Enrich Deer Habitat with Hinge Cutting: Whitetails 365
Enrich Deer Habitat with Hinge Cutting: Whitetails 365 Practically every timber in Iowa could benefit from hinge cutting to create cover and browse for whitetail deer. Hinge cutting is when a tree is cut, about waist high, partially through. The tree then falls with the top of the tree resting on the ground, and the […]
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