Grizzly bears are not a wild critter to be taken lightly. It is an extremely strong apex predator of many mountainous western states such as Montana, Idaho, Washington, Wyoming and others. The situation today is complicated as the bears are well established in areas like Yellowstone ...
Big dreams of big bucks is a nice thought for many archers during October and November. Will this year be their year to make history for themselves? During this year, will all the slim probabilities finally coalesce to create a once-in-a-lifetime event? Somewhere in Iowa, these factors are ...
Bald Eagles are big. Wingspans of about 6.5 feet are typical for males. Up to eight feet wingspans for females is possible. As winter approaches, some resident eagles may stay and be joined by other eagles from further north. Wherever they can find food, open water, and enough open space to ...
Rainbow Trout are not a native fish to Iowa, but they have had successful lives as an introduced fish into the cold water streams of northeast Iowa. Iowa also has Brook trout and Brown trout. However, the Rainbow is a well sought after popular fish by anglers. They are native to the cold water ...
The big season opener for pheasants is coming up next weekend, Oct. 26. Rooster pheasants will be legal to take, up to three per day, with a possession limit of 12 on the fourth day. This very popular upland game bird hunting activity will run through Jan. 10, 2025. Hunting times are ...
Nature is amazing. Color will soon descend upon every tree and shrub as chlorophyll production slows and various leaf pigments begin to dominate. Those leaves have conducted their tasks all spring and summer to manufacture sugars for the host plant. With that task completed for another ...
