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We are planing to do some prescribed burns in the timber this spring and will be prepping fire breaks. We only have hand held leaf blowers now so have been looking at backpack versions. Looking at Stihl and some others but don’t know how big of one to get. Any recommendations for what works well?

I’ve been saving up gift cards from Scheels for a new muzzy. Been wanting to try late season muzzy the past few years. What are your thoughts on the cva optima v2?

Looking for recs on a taxidermist to do a 30" walleye preferably around central Iowa. Talked to my regular taxi and he's not taking fish this year. Any help would be appreciated.

Looking for a Genesis bow to be used by Boy Scout troop. Been looking on ebay but thought I'd try here as well.

This jake and his buddy came strolling thru Saturday around 9:00. I made the shot at 12 yards and he only went about 20 yards as the hammerhead had done its job. Was setup by 5:30 and there were no gobbles within 1/2 mile on the public ground. There were a few hen yelps closer but that was it...

For some reason I cannot post replies from the iPad anymore. Checked the settings and don't see anything to change that might help. The "send" button is grayed out. Anyone else have this problem? Sent from my iPad using IW

Has anyone used the badlands water bladder for their 2200? What about other brands like platypus? Plan to use out west on elk hunt so am looking for a hands free device. Thanks for any input.

I'm looking through the archery catalogs and been thinking about changing arrow rests. I've been using the original trophy taker for years and have been very happy with it. However, when stalking antelope the past few years out west, it's not the ideal rest when crawling through the sage. Seems...

What is everyone using this weekend? Had 2 toms skirt the PB and hen decoys during youth season, unfortunately just out of range. I honestly think they would have continued on down the field edge and been within 10 yards of the blind if the dekes weren't out. :mad: I realize they could have...

...is the question. Any pros/cons to each one? The plan is to use primarly for whitetails with the occassional neighborhood rabbit at risk.:D I shoot a compound today and thinking about making a switch to hunt simpler. No experience shooting either one yet. Thanks for the input.

1/3 HP No. 8 electric meat grinder..Cabelas brand...$175 + shipping if outside Des Moines metro area. Grinder in excellent condition just upgraded to a larger model last week. Includes 2 screens and sausage stuffer attachments that have never been used. PM for more info.

I'm going to give it a go this weekend and try to boil some deer skulls. The heads are prepped and ready for a european mount. I've had a few done before with beetles and really like how they've turned out, but I'm trying something different. I know that boiling isn't recommended and that the...

Does anyone have experience with the Vortex binoculars? I've done some research and like the Fury line in 10x42. I've been saving for some Nikon Monarchs but think I'll try the Vortex instead. Probably can't go wrong with either one.

Is anyone heading out to Raccoon Ridge this weekend? If the weather is decent, my six year old son and I are headed out after his soccer game.

I've been toying with the idea of picking up some new arrows. Here's the two scenarios shot out of a switchback at 63#. 1. Beman ICS Camo Hunters - arrow weight with 100 grain tip is 465 grains. These are shooting at 242 fps and pushing 60.48 of KE (have to love those online calculators!)...

Does anyone have experience using blazers and fixed blade broadheads? I'm considering new arrows this year and using the 2" blazers. I have several muzzy 3 blade heads to use. However, I'm also considering switching to mechanicals. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks. Phantom

I bought some 100 gr. hammerhead expandables to use for spring turkey season. These have a 2" cutting diameter and are supposed to be great for turkeys. I shot them at my block target this morning and have a problem. At 10 yards, the o-ring is not coming off allowing the blades to open...

I received my first carbon arrows (shafts)for Christmas this year. I normally build my own arrows, but haven't touched carbon before. What's the best glue to use for the inserts? Should I use goat tough? Does hot glue work? Thanks in advance. I need to get them done to start shooting early...

Anyone know of any bowhunter education classes around Des Moines? In order to bowhunt some western states, you need this certification. Any info would be apreciated. Phantom