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Jeremiah Haas

Patience is often the right approach in turkey hunting

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As a new turkey hunter, the minute I heard a gobble in the distance, my first instinct was to get up and head towards the bird, cutting the distance between us. 
The second thing I remember doing often was moving by 7:30 a.m. when I hadn’t heard anything close. In both situations, my youthful inexperience kept me from having the patience needed to be successful. And don’t misunderstand, I still struggle in that area.

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Jeremiah Haas: Tactics for hunting turkeys in the wind

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Spring turkey hunting around the Quad Cities can be anything from 70s and ticks, to 20s and snow. I have been successful in both situations and I am an average turkey hunter at best.  The key is to understand what the bird wants (food, mates or safety) and then adjust accordingly. Hunting in the wind is no different.

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Jeremiah Haas: Is integrating technology into outdoor experiences a good thing?

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Technology is a normal part of life, otherwise we would still be riding horses and cooking food over an open fire. Innovation typically occurs when there is a necessity or when it increases the efficiency of a process. Fifty or 60 years ago, nobody dreamed we would have tablets, earpiece communicators or smartphones that have more computing power than NASA had when it sent astronauts to the moon. 
Hunting and fishing are not exempt from this trend either.

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Jeremiah Haas: Time to get your boat ready for the open-water season

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As we begin getting some open water around the Quad Cities area, the itch to get out and chase those early-season walleyes is starting to get tougher to ignore.
While we assume everything was done correctly before the boat was put away in the fall, many times that task was done haphazardly and we tend to pay the consequences of those actions the first couple of times out in the spring. So, unless you are seasoned veteran of the waters and know exactly what things to look for, take a few minutes to make sure everything is ready to go.

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Jeremiah Haas: Lose some winter weight with these fun outdoor ‘chores’

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Most people have a habit of putting on a few extra pounds each winter due to less activity, holiday get-togethers or enjoying too many snacks at your favorite Super Bowl party.

However, there are ways to get back into shape for the summer and the outdoors can provide you with the location, and hopefully the motivation, to do just that. One of the easiest things to do is just get your boots on and start walking in your woods looking for shed antlers.

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Jeremiah Haas: Tips for finding shed antlers during a mild winter

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Shed antler hunting is a great excuse to get back out in the woods and get a small piece of that animal you were pursuing earlier in the year. Once in awhile, you get a bonus antler from a neighbor’s woods since you had better wintertime groceries.
I find that often when we have had difficult winters. So far, 2024-25 has been a pretty easy winter in the Quad Cities area.

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Jeremiah Haas: Closing the book on another old buck

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Last year, in late February, I wrote an article about the joys of knowing your wildlife –  specifically, having a history with a particular deer. 
That article was about a deer we named “Bladerunner” due to his bladed brow tines, which started to show prominently at age 3. Ultimately, we would find his full set of antlers at ages 3, 6, and 7, with one side his 4th and 5th year.

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Jeremiah Haas: The experiences in 2024 that confirmed why I love the outdoors

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As the seasons turn over, I find myself stuck inside the walls of my warm home, yet I find a longing to be back outdoors. Thinking back on 2024, I have probably spent the least amount of time outdoors recreationally and it has been some of the most joyful that I can recall.
To understand how the outdoors has become integral to my life and my well-being, here is quick recap so that you may understand the strong pull that is the wild.

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Jeremiah Haas: Hunters should take advantage of post-season shopping

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A new year begins as most of our hunting seasons end. It is a great time to pick up some deals as retailers discount items for the year. However, like any sale, you need to be strategic so you don’t end up with four pairs of bibs and seven face masks.
Having a shopping list of things to watch for can be a great way to get you prepared for the 2025 season.

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