On a winter day, a short-eared owl drops down into a grassland, talons extended to snag a vole, a dietary staple. A northern harrier – a hawk that often shares the same hunting territories and
The walleye fishing season on Spirit, East and West Okoboji lakes is open through Feb. 14. It will close after that date and reopens on May 3. These are the only Iowa lakes that have
Reliably starting a fire in any conditions can mean the difference between comfort and misery, safety and danger. From the rugged mountain country of the West to the big woods of the Upper Midwest and
How humans read and view modern maps is one of the biggest advancements when it comes to changes in the world of hunting.
For most, long gone are the days of looking over a physical
Hunters and anglers are a funny bunch. We take in a few points of data, such as seasonal timing and weather, and we draw big conclusions. The easiest way to frame this is when it
It’s that time of year, when a new season of sports shows around the region offers various opportunities for hunters, anglers, and outdoors-types to check out and purchase what they’ll need for the spring and
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Jan. 30, 2025.
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released over 1,600 rainbow trout on Jan. 30 at Ada Hayden Heritage Park.
The winter community trout stocking at Ada Hayden Heritage Park was previously scheduled for
The 8-point buck – a handsome specimen of a white-tailed deer – tapped out about 50 yards to my front in a cut alfalfa field.
With about 15 minutes of shooting time left on
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