Whitetail Deer

Iowa’s Deer Forecast

Iowa’s Deer Forecast By Ben Leal As summer months have slowly moved on, we are staring at the opening day of the 2023/24 whitetail deer season. Iowa bowhunters have been out practicing and honing their archery skills, and as each passing month passes, the anticipation has finally come, October 1, time to hunt! In this […]

New Products for Bow Season

New Products for Bow Season By Noel Gandy You don’t have to look far before you find many message boards and comment sections of popular outdoor brands littered with speeches like, “I’ve killed loads of deer in a red flannel shirt with a cigarette hanging out of my mouth. Why would I need ‘xyz’ product?” […]

Whitetails 365: Preparing for Opening Day

Whitetails 365: Preparing for Opening Day By Aaron McKinney When it comes to preparing for Iowa’s opening day of bow season, or even youth season, there are some things you want to do now, rather than wait until late. By performing prep work now, you will have a slight advantage as you won’t be leaving […]

Hunt Smart & Stay Safe: Essential Tree stand Safety Measures

Hunt Smart & Stay Safe: Essential Tree stand Safety Measures By Kent Boucher My wife often gets annoyed with my morbid musings that I occasionally think out loud. I don’t know why I do it, but I am certainly compelled to ponder who, what, when, how, and where someone died. Sometimes I put myself in […]

Whitetails 365: A Guide to Choosing the Best Stand Location

Whitetails 365: A Guide to Choosing the Best Stand Location By Aaron McKinney It’s August, and bowhunters across the state are gearing up for another epic season. The thrill of patterning summer deer and strategizing for the upcoming bow season, youth season, and early muzzleloader season is in the air. Have you considered new stand […]

Clock Out and Hunt without Smelling Like Work

Clock Out and Hunt without Smelling Like Work By Kent Boucher 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- […]

Thriving Deer Thrilling Hunts

Thriving Deer Thrilling Hunts: Unleash the Power of Fall Food Plots By Jessica Graham 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 […]

The Art of Killing Mature Bucks

The Art of Killing Mature Bucks By Mac Chilton Harvesting a mature buck is quite the accomplishment. It takes the right combination of time, effort, strategy, and just a little bit of luck to pull off the feat. It’s no secret that some people are rather good at the task, while many people struggle. To […]

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Whitetails 365: Scout it Out! Summer Tips for a Successful Fall Hunt

Whitetails 365: Scout it Out! Summer Tips for a Successful Fall Hunt By Aaron McKinney 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 […]