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On this episode of the Iowa Hunt & Fish podcast, Dan is Joined by Returning guest Noel Gandy of Southwest Iowa to talk about how the work they put in during the summer months translates to success in the fall. Noel share information about trimming out and  hanging treestands, his trail camera strategy, habitat and food plot strategy, as well as a conversation about how he like to stay out of his hunting properties as much as possible leading up to the season.Dan and Noel agree that the more time you dedicate to preparing  for the upcoming season, both in and out of the woods, the better. Be sure to subscribe to the Iowa Hunt & Fish podcast on Apple Podcast or wherever you download your podcasts. Iowa Hunt & Fish is Powered by Simplecast

On this episode of the Iowa Hunt & Fish podcast, Dan is once again joined by Tom Peplinski to talk about food plots and other habitat management projects. The guys kick things off by discussing Tom's food plot strategy along with how he makes his finial decision on when he will actually plant his seed.  They talk about other food plots tasks like applying fertilizer, spraying for weeds, and other maintenance. They also break down a couple other habitat management projects Tom feels are necessary along with a conversation about what he recommends to his habitat management consulting clients. If you are new to food plotting or need a little refresher before the fall plot planting season, this is the perfect episode. Iowa Hunt & Fish is Powered by Simplecast 

It's spring time here in Iowa and beside those who are chasing gobbling toms, there's a different group of people scouring the country side looking for delicious edible mushrooms. On the phone with Dan is mushroom expert  Mike Krebill of Southeast Iowa to discuss his passion in fungus. Mike explains the condition that are needed to grow mushrooms, where you might be able to find them, and other interesting facts about mushrooms. Iowa Hunt & Fish is Powered by Simplecast

Turkey season is here for us Iowans and this means it's time to get in the timber and play a game of cat and mouse with one of the dumbest or smartest birds in North America.  On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is  joined by Jonathan Payne to discuss several turkey hunting strategies. The guys discuss everything from roosting birds, calling strategies in different scenarios, when to move vs. when to wait it out, and much more.This episode is packed with information that may give you the upper hand when those stubborn toms seem to be getting the best of you. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks with long time friend Brent Rich about the upcoming Iowa turkey seasons. Several years ago on some public land in Northern  Iowa was the kick off of both Dan and Brent turkey hunting carriers. The guys break down some simple hunting strategies that they implement throughout the season as well as what they do when the hunting gets tough or they are dealing with unresponsive toms. With the turkey seasons just around the corner, this is a perfect refresher course for those excited to get in the timber and start chasing gobbles. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by SImplecast  

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is joined by Adam Janke of Iowa State University to discuss the impacts of farming practices on wildlife. The guys discuss topics like the loss of wetlands and grass habitat, the impacts of fertilizer and insecticides, the footprint that agriculture and livestock leaves on the ecosystem, and much more. This is a very informative episode with an educated guest that drops a ton of knowledge on us. Enjoy! Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast 

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is joined by John Mulligan to talk about his North America Turkey Hunting Grand Slam  from 2020. John kicks off the episode by explaining why he loves turkey hunting and why the launch of a new turkey call business led to him taking on the task of completing the Grand Slam. The North American Grand Slam consists of four different turkey species that include the Eastern, Merriam's, Rio Grande, and Osceola. This is an impressive task considering that he shot all of the birds with a bow and captured it all on film. The guys also discuss the strategy John used and if there were any similarities between the different species. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is joined by Drake Lamb to talk about he excitement of shed hunting. The guys talk about what makes shed hunting so much fun, what finding  a shed could mean for your hunting strategy, and using that information to see how deer use terrain throughout the landscape. Shed hunting can be an awesome opportunity to get new hunters interested in the outdoors as well as the kids. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast 

Just take a peek out your window or look a the thermometer and you will realize very quickly that the current weather conditions Iowa are not very pleasing to even the toughest of outdoorsmen. On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman Podcast, Dan has an informative discussion with Iowa DNR wildlife biologist Jim Coffey about how bad winter weather affects wildlife. They guys talk about how conditions like deep snow, ice, and cold temperatures can affect a variety of animals from deer, turkey, rabbits, quail, waterfowl, and even song birds.  Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is joined by Ryan Graden to have a conversation about things we can being doing right now that will help lead to success in the deer woods come October 1st. They get in to the details of how scouting while snow is on the ground can be a roadmap to deer movement, refining their archery skills, and using this opportunity to get their family more involved in the outdoors. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

If you're a Snow Goose hunter, it's time to start getting excited and getting prepared for the upcoming migration. On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan discusses Snow Goose hunting strategy with Jake Mittag. The guys discuss the loosened regulations, decoy configuration, hitting the migration at the right time, and so much more. If you are an avid Snow Goose hunter then this is the episode for you. Enjoy! Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

It's doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that a predator like a coyote can have a huge impact on the ecosystem including the deer herd. On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is joined by avid deer hunter and trapper Casey Shoopman to discuss the impact of coyotes on the landscape. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

It's official, it's ice fishing season. Todays guest, Steve Weisman hops on the podcast to discuss the current  ice conditions on the major Iowa lakes. He relives his past couple trips to the lake and talks about the strategies that he used to to get on the pan fish a perch. He also talks about the process he goes through when the fish are not biting and how he changes his presentation. Steve also touches on some current ice fishing events happening throughout the state as well as some walleye slot regulation changes proposed from 2022.  Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is once again joined by Tom Peplinski to talk about late season deer hunting. They discuss how deer behavior changes after the breeding is over and again once gun hunting pressure is introduced. Tom talks about how keeping pressure on your property as low as possible during the first shotgun season can make it an oasis for deer and increasing your odds for the second season. He also talks about how food and cover become the priority for the deer herd and how hunters can take advantage of that type of movement. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

Here we are over half way through November and many of us have either tagged out or have put family and work back on the top of the priority list. With the shotgun season coming fast, there is still plenty of time to get out in the treestand or blind with your bow and experience the tail end of the rut. On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks about the strategies that he has used in the past to finish out the rut. Dan covers topics like locating buck who have been off radar during the rut, specific terrain features worth hunting, the transition back to bed to feed patterns, and much more. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

The first week of the rut is over, and although there are still a couple weeks left, the second week of the rut is a little different. Depending on when does come in to heat on the properties you hunt, the deer movement could start to slow down. But, don't get worried, this is the time of the rut where big mature bucks are on their feet and looking for their next breeding opportunity.On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan shares his thoughts on the strategies he uses during the November rut. He talks about hunting down wind of doe bedding areas, setting up in pinch points, and looking for those not-so-obvious stand locations. If you are struggling to locate a shooter, this episode will give you a couple ideas that might get you closer to your goal. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

On this previously aired episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan and Tom discuss hunting strategy for the rut. The guys talk about locating doe bedding areas, looking for fresh sign, checking trail cameras, and much more. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

Even in a state like Iowa, some of us may never seven see a buck over 170" let alone over 200". On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks to Tom Peplinski about his recent 207" monster buck. The guys discuss when Tom first connected with this buck and the strategy he put in place in order to get a chot at killing him. Tom explains that how he identified the buck in mid August and watched him maintain a consistent bed to feed pattern through September leading in to the first couple days of the season. This is an awesome episode about a guy who has put in a ton of time refining his property to make the habitat perfect for whitetails. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

It's that time of year where we are all getting ready to head to the woods and waterways of Iowa to trap and chase wild game. This means that it's very important to get a friendly reminder about any updates to the rules and regulations we all need to follow while out in the field. On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is joined by Dan Henderson with the Iowa DNR to talk about hunting rules and regulations. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

As the temperatures start to drop the fishing across the state of Iowa begins to heat up. Whether you are throwing crank bates for smallmouth bass in deeper water or a spinner bait for largemouth bass in the last remaining weeds off shore, it's the perfect time of year to get on the boat and get your line wet. On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is joined by avid Bass Fisherman, Chancy Walters, to discuss fall fishing strategies. Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast