Despite a challenging winter and spring, Iowa's pheasant population promises some steady action across the state this fall. Where will you take to the tall grass this season?
The good news and bad news, all in one sentence: Pheasant hunting prospects for this fall in Iowa will range from "easy" to "extra effort required."
This angling destination just south of Cedar Rapids boasts Iowa’s only thriving population of the “other” black bass -- the Kentucky spotted bass. (August 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Thanks to a handful of transmitters and a few antennas, Iowa anglers can catch a fleeting glimpse of the secret lives of the Hawkeye State's ramblin' whiskerfish. (July 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Feisty, abundant and relatively easy to catch, bluegills offer the chance to catch a lot of fish and have fun in the process. Access these 10 Hawkeye hotspots for some panfish pleasure. (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Concealed beneath the surface of this region’s large lakes and reservoirs lie some of the Hawkeye State’s hottest walleye haunts. At these five central Iowa waters, the walleye action promises to be wild! (May 2008) ... [+] Full Article
When water temperatures reach a certain 5-degree window, Iowa's largemouth bass awake. Will you be there when the breakfast bell rings? (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Streaming through eastern Iowa toward its confluence with the mighty Mississippi, the clear, cold, boulder-strewn Maquoketa River arguably hosts the Hawkeye State's best smallmouth bass fishing. (April 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Tired of fishing the same crappie waters every year? Look no farther: We’ve compiled a roster of the Iowa lakes most likely to make you slab-happy in 2008. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article
They’re out there — and they’re hungry. Here’s where you can find the best fishing that the Hawkeye State has to offer in 2008. (February 2008). ... [+] Full Article
Tap Iowa’s interstate network this winter to make the most of our ice-fishing. Where do the big roads lead — and what can you catch when you get there? (January 2008).
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The Hawkeye State's legendary catfishing will live up to its storied fame this year. Whether you're looking for eating-sized channel cats or monster flatheads and blues, you'll want to try these waters. (June 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Despite a challenging winter and spring, Iowa's pheasant population promises some steady action across the state this fall. Where will you take to the tall grass this season? ... [+] Full Article
Whether you're looking for a wallhanger or simply trying to fill the freezer, the Hawkeye State is full of public options for the whitetail bowhunter. Read on for the best of Iowa bowhunting. ... [+] Full Article
After repeated brushes with the same bruiser whitetail, this Iowa bowhunter finally found himself bearing down on his buck of a lifetime. (August 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Spring’s here -- break out the box calls! Not least because spring turkey seasons in the Hawkeye State are expected to be nothing short of tom-terrific. (March 2008). ... [+] Full Article
If you're a city-dweller, finding roosters in your neck of the woods won't be hard this fall: You just have to know where to look. (October 2007) ... [+] Full Article
The Hawkeye State’s leaves don’t have to be green for great turkey hunting to happen. We’ll show you the best spots for getting the drop on fall longbeards. (September 2007) ... [+] Full Article