EARLY SEASON MONSTERS: Surely A Challenging Hunt
Gambling with the early season. The stakes are high, but time is on your side. If you can get lucky and find a shooter, get after him quick!
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Matt Petersen
Sep 22, 2020
A Weekend Full of Everlasting Memories: My Son's First Deer Hunting Trip
There's something special about a bond between father and son, and when bridged with love for the outdoors, it's truly a special thing.
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Matt Petersen
Sep 15, 2020
YOUTH WHITETAIL HUNT: The Journey Begins For a Bully Buck
Matt's son, Brantley, will go out on Bully Buck Duty this weekend, but there is an operational benefit if he can shoot "Boss". Check it out
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Matt Petersen
May 5, 2020
STAND EVOLUTION: Year-To-Year Changes & Our Best Sets
Stands can surely evolve over time. Sometimes, you get lucky on the first go-round. Some of our favorite stands have evolved with time.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 27, 2020
ENTRANCE & EXIT ROUTES: They Matter Much More Than You Think
Entrance & Exit routes can make or break your hunt, but sometimes it comes at a cost: physical comfort. The gain could be huge, booner huge.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 27, 2020
MATURE BUCK BEHAVIOR: A Different Breed of Whitetail
Big mature buck behavior is much different than younger bucks. They are unique, often loners, docile, and smart. Enjoy the read!
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Matt Petersen
Apr 22, 2020
DECOY BOWHUNTING: November Adrenaline at Eye-Level
Decoying whitetails is a fun but challenging game. Here's some info on decoying whitetail bucks in southern Iowa.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 20, 2020
"Managed Farm" - Arguably the Most Fraudulent Phrase in the Free-Range Whitetail Outfitting Industry
Uh-oh! Don't fall for these theories and myths that are proven false with simple logic and scientific data. You're welcome!
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Matt Petersen
Apr 20, 2020
HORRIBLE OUTFITTERS: Just Some First-Hand Horror Stories
Two personal encounters with bad outfitters lead me to doing the very job I paid them to do.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 7, 2020
Side-by-Side Comparison: Leasing vs. Outfitted Hunts
Leasing vs. Outfitted Hunts, a little informational post. Please share your own feedback in the comments below.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 6, 2020
HOW TO KILL 200" WHITETAILS
This will be somewhat argumentative, but it's the cold hard truth. Is there truly a way to kill 200" whitetails above any other deer?
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Matt Petersen
Apr 6, 2020
2020 Iowa Archery Season Outlook
Read here for a breakdown of our 2020 outlook for bow season.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 3, 2020
ARCHERY PRACTICE: The Southern Iowa Weekly Routine
Here's a great archery practice routine that focuses on improving your shots in the woods, not just at the target in the backyard. Enjoy!
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Matt Petersen
Mar 31, 2020
SURVIVING THE COVID-19 FRENZY: Velvet Whitetails On My Mind
Velvet bucks to help get the edge off during the COVID-19 scare. I needed this, so hopefully, it helps you out as well. It won't be long!
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Matt Petersen
Mar 25, 2020
The Right Setup: Early Season
Early Season Bow Hunting Mature Whitetails in Iowa - Do This, Don't Do This, and a Hypothetical to get the blood pumping. Hope you enjoy!
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Matt Petersen
Mar 20, 2020
Hide N' Go Seek Champions: Mature, Intelligent, Sensitive Monster Whitetails
Hide N' Go Seek Champions: Mature, Intelligent, Sensitive Whitetails in southern Iowa, the hardest deer to kill that keep us up at night.
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