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My blog has moved to http://theoutdoorsportsman.org. Everything is pretty much the same, except there are many more opportunities for you. Make sure you go and check it out.

I WILL NOT BE UPDATING THIS BLOG ANYMORE.  PLEASE CONTINUE TO FOLLOW BE AT MY NEW URL!!!

Thank you everyone. I have decided to do many more fun and cool things with my blog, therefore I needed to make the change to the new URL. Please continue to check out http://theoutdoorsportsman.org.

When Do Iowa Fall Colors Peak???

I have been asked by a lot of people to research when Fall colors peak here in Iowa.  We all know that Fall is a beautiful time here in Iowa, so I listened to them and I found exactly what they were looking for.  I found it on the Iowa DNR website, and now I will share it with you all.  I hope you enjoy!!

Fall is often one of the best times in Iowa. Warm days and cool nights, low humidity, no bugs to bother you and the brilliant Autumn colors of our trees.

Every year thousands of Iowans and visitors alike flock to the countryside to view nature’s colorful display of red, orange, yellow and purple leaves.

• Fall Color – Legends And Facts,*.pdf

When do the Colors Peak?
Peak fall color occurs in Northeast Iowa, on the average, on the weekend closest to October 10th. Peak fall color occurs later in the more southern parts of the state, however, as explained above, it all depends. Perhaps the most important thing about fall color is having the time to enjoy it.

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Tactics For Urban Bowhunting

I found an article written by Eric Bruce entitled “Tactics For Urban Bowhunting”.  With the vast number of Whitetail Deer that surround not only our countryside but our towns and cities as well, I thought that I would share this with you all.  Below is a small portion of the article…

By: Eric Bruce

When most people envision big-game hunting, images of distant, remote wilderness lands come to mind. But whitetail deer can be found almost anywhere.

Almost two-thirds of the United States and Mexico and Canada have healthy whitetail populations. The adaptable ruminants can live virtually anywhere, including urban areas nestled within crowded cities.

Cities and human populations are growing across the South, which translates into more woods being cleared and converted in strip malls and subdivisions. Whitetail habitat is being destroyed in the process, and that squeezes them into increasingly smaller areas.

This causes many deer to resort to raiding gardens and flowerbeds. While most folks enjoy seeing the occasional deer in suburbia, the whitetails aren’t so cute when the creatures start eating shrubbery and running in front of cars.

Whitetail deer populations have exploded in many urban areas. Rare sightings have turned into a routine occurrence. While that’s a problem for motorists and gardeners, it can be a fantastic opportunity for urban deer hunters.

White-tailed deer can live almost anywhere. They can adjust to life in mountain woodlands, Southern swamps, and open farmland. But the most amazing of the locales that they call home are often in…

To continue reading this article by Eric Bruce, click here.

Thanks for reading!

12 Mistakes To Avoid During The Rut

Gerald Almy wrote a great article called “12 Mistakes To Avoid During The Rut”. Below is a little part of the article.

By: Gerald Almy

How many times have you come home during the supposedly “sure-fire” hunting period of the rut empty-handed? Chances are, more often than you’d care to admit.

While some of the biggest and oldest bucks I’ve taken over the years have come during the rut, I’ve also been skunked during this period more often than I’d care to admit, or had long days on stand when only does and a few yearling bucks came into view.

When I’ve analyzed why those particular outings failed to produce a good buck, sometimes it was simply the hunting situation I’d been dealt. It might have been a poor area or too crowded. Environmental factors may have played a role — too hot, too windy, etc. Other times, though, I was in prime areas, conditions were excellent, and I still went home empty-handed. In these cases, almost always the problem was making mistakes.

I’m actually quite experienced at this subject, having made more than my share of blunders over the years. Fortunately, over time I’ve also learned from them and become a better hunter.

Here are 12 common mistakes hunters make during the rut that cost them opportunities for nice bucks. Maybe by studying these, you can avoid them and be one step ahead in the game from mistakes I’ve made. Sure, there are plenty of other wrong moves you can make. Try to think of others and avoid them ahead of time, too. However, this “dirty dozen” will be a good place to start on upping your odds for a trophy as the prime rut approaches.

To continue reading what the twelve mistakes are, click here to read the full article.

Iowa Fishing Report from 9/25

Here is the Iowa Fishing Report from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.  This was updated on 9/25.  Enjoy!!!

IOWA FISHING REPORT
Last Updated: September 25, 2008

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be releasing the weekly fishing report on Thursdays in an effort to provide the latest information heading into the weekend. The weekly fishing report is compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff.

For current information, contact the district fisheries office. Phone numbers are listed with each district report.

Printable Copy:
Report for September 25, 2008,*.pdf

Choose a district:

• Northeast, office in Manchester
• Northwest, office in Spirit Lake
• Southwest, office in Lewis
• Southeast, office in Brighton