Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 29, 2026
DNR Report
January 29, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report on Jan. 29, 2026.
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Star Watch: The sun, moon and tides
Bob Drieslein
January 26, 2026
The Moon’s gravitational pull on Earth, combined with other forces, causes our surface water to be redistributed into bulges on the side closest and the side farthest from the Moon. These are the two high
Just how good is your hunting dog’s nose?
Outdoor News
January 25, 2026
“That dog has a really good nose.”
That statement, or some variation of it, has been uttered countless times. But what does it really mean? Well, for most of us, it just means that
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Jan. 23, 2026
DNR Report
January 23, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Jan. 23, 2026.
No boat needed: Here’s how to surfcast the Sunshine State
Tim Lesmeister
January 22, 2026
Florida is blessed with 825 miles of sandy beaches. The southernmost state in the Lower 48 is a vacation destination for tourists searching for some wave riding, sun soaking, shell hunting and, of course, surfcasting.<br
Jeremiah Haas: Oddity or normal? Illinois deer with canine teeth
Jeremiah Haas
January 21, 2026
Just recently, a deer hunting friend of mine was boiling up several bucks to make European mounts. That evening, I got a picture of a deer he had harvested near the Mississippi River which appeared
Iowa DNR sets public meetings to recap hunting, trapping seasons, discuss possible rule changes
DNR Report
January 20, 2026
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting a series of town hall-style meetings where local staff will provide updates on recently completed hunting and trapping seasons, discuss possible changes to hunting and trapping rules
Significant donation will cover entry fees for Boone and Crockett Club Records Program
Boone and Crockett Club Report
January 20, 2026
A long-time Lifetime Associate and benefactor to conservation has provided the Boone and Crockett Club the opportunity to waive entry processing fees into the organization’s Records program.
Thanks to the generous donation, the Boone
Escape the ice to fish these lunker lakes in the South
John N. Felsher
January 20, 2026
When northern lakes freeze, bassin’ turns hot in the South. For lunker largemouths in southern waters, fish late winter or early spring pre-spawn.
What gear should you bring? In many southern waters, vegetation grows
