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Mastering Scent Control
Mastering Scent Control In the world of whitetail deer hunting, few factors are as critical to success as scent control. When it comes to mature trophy-class whitetail, they live by their nose, and human scent is the most intrusive smell they encounter. Whitetail deer possess an extraordinary sense of smell, estimated to be many times […]
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Top 10 Public Land Bowhunting Spots in Iowa
Top 10 Public Land Bowhunting Spots in Iowa By far, the best part of living in Iowa is the trophy-class deer hunting we have. Iowa has long been recognized as the top destination for whitetail deer hunting, and every year, Iowans consistently see and shoot world-class trophy bucks. Iowa’s vast public lands offer some good […]
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Shooting Optics for the Iowa Hunter
Shooting Optics for the Iowa Hunter Deer season is finally upon us! Whether it’s youth season, early muzzleloader, or if you want to get a jump-start for the December gun seasons, you should begin to get a game plan gathered for your shooting optics. Among the most critical pieces of equipment are your optics, from […]
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Planning a Week-Long Pheasant Hunting Trip
Planning a Week-Long Pheasant Hunting Trip Are you ready to hit the open road with human’s best friend for a week-long upland adventure? Well, you have found the right place for your go-to items and preparations for such a trip. Over the last 4-5 years, I have been fortunate to have had the chance to […]
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Featured Story
Introducing Youth to Shooting Sports
I can still remember the day my mom told me we had to watch the next episode of “Buckmasters TV.” Being an oblivious five-year-old, you can only imagine how excited I was to see my picture pop up as their weekly winner of a FREE Buckmasters Daisy Model 840 BB gun. Bubba and Shotgun Red announced my name, and I was the proud new owner of my very first firearm.
I ran to meet the mail carrier every day to check for that long cardboard box. Watching “Buckmasters” with my parents fed my enthusiasm for the outdoors, but I was already obsessed with all things related to shooting at an early age. That BB gun gave me so much more than a tool to shoot targets with. It gave my parents an opportunity to teach me about gun safety. It gave me my first memories of being in the woods, tagging along with my dad and his .22 chasing squirrels and rabbits. It gave me another way to spend time with my younger sisters when they began to learn about gun safety. Most importantly, it sparked a lifelong love for hunting and target shooting.
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