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"Hunting accidents are common, perhaps spurred by the elixir of alcohol, which seems to be the drink of choice whenever a man suits up in camo or orange overalls" I don't know why I even read this article (I knew it would probably make me mad) but it certainly reinforces my concern how much of...

It's been a pretty slow year. It is way different then what it was about five or six years ago. In southern Mahaska Co. from where we hunt numbers appear to be down.

I made fun of the guy I hunt with about his sleeping bag, then guess who was able to sit longer this week? It wasn't me.... They look like a pretty sweet deal. Would have been handy for sitting Saturday and Sunday of this week. If you have the coin I would say give it a shot.

I hunt in southeast iowa and I am by know means an expert since I don't get to hunt everywhere. What I can say is for the area we are hunting that we just haven't seen as many deer as usual. The hard part is trying to judge how many deer are out there during shotgun season. We could all have...

A friend and I were there on Friday afternoon. We too were lucky to not be up there when it stormed. Hope everyone was okay. It sounds like almost everyone in the region was not prepared for the extreme conditions that came. I really don't know if I have been to any shoots that have ever had a...

As much as I hate to say it there are certain truths that are becoming more evident. If you let the goverment take care of things eventually they will ruin it. I have already come to grasp with the fact the days of good hunting are numbered. I only hope that my son will get to experience what...

I'd say she looks pretty natural. The deer is a little bizzare.

I just don't see phones being that great of an advantage during shotgun season when it come to actually killing the deer. Yes, you can know where they are and where they are going but you still have to pull the trigger by yourself. Really if we want to talk about technology giving people an...

149 Fell tonight. Bring on the back straps!

I just happed to catch a few seconds of the Obama vs. Clinton debate a few minutes ago to hear some talk about gun control. Go figure. Anyhow, it appears Mrs. Clinton seems to think we need the assault rifle ban put back in place since we continue have police officers being outgunned by...

How many out there hunt in the evenings as well as the mornings? What tactics are you using if you do? I don't want to blow anything out of there for the next morning if I can help it. I thought I may try to expand my season a little bit this year and hopefully increase my odds that way...

First day in the field this morning. Cool yet very nice. Unfortunately the birds were really quiet where I was hunting. Hopefully the warm up this week will get things going. I didn't even really see any field birds yet. I guess it is early but I can't wait to get into some real action...

Have they filled the vacancies yet? I only make about 50K a year and would love to give them my resume as soon as possible. College graduate with business degree that loves hearing turkeys gobble and do the death flop! I would love to see what kind of action is required to earn that kind of...

That was kind of what I was thinking too. I've got enough extra carbon arrows around to cut down that he will be set. These kids don't know how good they have it compared to 20 years ago. I don't know how many bent aluminum arrows I shot! No to mention the quality of affordable bows out...

Thanks everyone the hunt continues! I've got to get him going so I have one more really good reason to help his mom out by taking him to some 3D shoots this year! I can't wait to get him started, I still remember my dad taking me along with him to shoot with our local archery club and I...

What's the best way to get in touch with him? Is that bow listed somewhere? I didn't see it in the classifieds anywhere here.

Okay, my son turns five next month and I am wanting to get him ready to start shooting. I have seen many of the youth bows and of course would love to buy him a genesis but considering his age, inexperience, and just being five that won't happen yet. Does anyone have a youth bow out there that...

Thanks for the reply Randy. I'll start saving a few extra bucks now to pick some up!

I was wondering if there were any IBA gear around that a guy could buy? I picked up a few really nice shirts the last time I was at the fall festival. Unfortunately it wasn't this past years! I didn't see them on the IBA site either. Can anyone help?

I kind of have to agree with the last post in regards to the college educated computer program savy people we have at the DNR. I work in an I.T. department and I also have a B.A. in Business Mgt. (which doesn't make me special by my own standards by any means) but I will tell you this. When it...