Iowa


Many small ponds are located on private property where fishing can be achieved with permission.  Approach these opportunities like you would trying to access hunting land.  These private stock ponds offer some of the best largemouth bass fishing in the region.  Photo by Jason Mitchell.

Here’s where to go and what to expect around the state when in pursuit of black bass.

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An Iowa teenager landed a state record yellow perch while fishing near the Mississippi River last week. Travis Peterson, 18,…»

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Here’s a rundown of how to be in the right places at the right times to catch fish in Iowa in 2012.

The 2012 Iowa youth turkey season has been extended from a three-day weekend to a full nine-day season before the regular seasons open up. This is a tremendous opportunity for Iowa youngsters to get started learning the science and art of turkey hunting.  Photo by Thomas Allen.

It’s no secret that over the past few years there has been discussion of a declining Iowa wild turkey population.…»

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Firearms instructor Heath King of Bass Pro Shops’ main store in Springfield isn’t the kind of person who thinks outside…»

New gear made for women helped author Becky Lou Lacock take this tom. She hunted with Joe Coogan of Benelli. Photo courtesy of Becky Lou Lacock.

Camo cut for women was once as rare as hens’ teeth. Now options abound for women hunters. Here are one huntress’ favorites.

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You have to change your tune when hunting educated coyotes that have heard it all.

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Ever look at a pheasant’s ears? Not the feathery ears on the top of their heads, but the ears they…»

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When you’re fishing through the ice, utilizing two rods can be more than twice as nice and can help you catch far more fish.

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In cold weather, the only open water available for ducks and geese are rivers
and streams. Here’s how to fool them with simple set-ups that work!