Compound Bows, Bow Hunting, Deer Hunting

Now that most hunting seasons have closed, it’s critical to discuss a popular “post-season” trap. And, during it may seem innocent in nature, make no mistake it’s one that prevents many bowhunters from reaching their maximum potential; with regard to … Continue reading →

Here is a special preliminary look at my weekly syndicated outdoor newspaper column, Outside Iowa or Midwest Iowa Outdoors. Ok, its time to discuss a serious issue facing Iowa’s outdoorsmen and women.  I realize some may not agree with what … Continue reading →

Each year people who hunt will spend thousands of dollars on outfitters, guns, and bows. They’ll research and spend hundreds of dollars on everything from calls, scents, to back packs; however the one item often over looked is proper foot … Continue reading →

There seems to be two distinct schools of thought when it comes to pruning taking shots lanes, most gravitate to one end or the other with a few folks hovering in the middle.  On the one hand you have guys … Continue reading →

If you know me personally, have followed my blog over the years, or regularly watch Bowhunt or Die, you know by now that I am a trail camera junky.  Over the years I’ve amassed an impressive (or embarrassing, if you … Continue reading →

I was very fortunate this year to catch wind of a couple of giant deer that were shot in our terrific state.  Being a writer, I keep an ear to the ground, if you will, hoping to find stories like … Continue reading →

I am relatively a newbie when it comes to utilizing trailcameras for whitetail scouting or inventory purposes. In years past I just didn’t understand their appeal. I understood that photos of big bucks were cool and often couldn’t wait to … Continue reading →

The title of this blog, “Five steps to early season big buck success” may at first sound like something that I should have waited to post until Summer… But the fact is, the track to early season big buck success starts… … Continue reading →

Have you ever experienced something that contrasts so sharply with itself that it almost takes on two different beings, two unique personalities?  For example, the skyline of a city at sunrise is as equally beautiful with its color and glamour … Continue reading →