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The ROOKIE Season // FIRST Iowa PHEASANT #shorts #pheasanthunting #uplandhunting #birddog

Goose get’s his FIRST Iowa Pheasant during his ROOKIE Season! Watch the full video on our page! source

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UPLAND GAME BIRD Upland game bird is an American term which refers to non-water fowl game birds in groundcover-rich terrestrial ecosystems above wetlands and riparian zones (i.e. "uplands"), which are commonly hunted with gun dogs (pointing breeds, flushing spaniels and retrievers). https://bcfirearmsacademy.ca/upland-game-bird/ BOOK YOUR CORE EXAM HERE As of 2013 the population of upland game birds such as pheasants had been falling in agricultural states such as Iowa where increased commodity prices for crops such as corn had resulted in reductions in game habitat in acreage set aside in the Conservation Reserve Program. A significant reduction in the number of hunters over the previous 20 years was also reported At least ten states have passed laws wherein there is a definition of "upland game" giving a list of species. These lists are not at all the same, and some of them contain non-avian species. These species are always listed by common name instead of by scientific name thus in some cases it is difficult to tell what actual species the law designates without other information. The following species appear on one or more state lists of "upland game." LIST OF GAME BIRDS American Crow Band-Tailed Pigeon Blue Grouse Chukar Partridge Dove Dusky Grouse Eurasian Collared-Dove Gray Partridge Greater Sage-Grouse Grouse Hungarian Partridge Mourning Dove Partridge Pheasant Pigeon Ptarmigan Quail Ruffed Grouse Sage Grouse Sandhill Crane Sharp-tailed grouse Turkey White-tailed ptarmigan Wild Turkey Woodcock (at BC Firearms Academy - Surrey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmnrSKUu2tc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Future upland area coming to Shelby County | Lifestyle

Future upland area coming to Shelby County | Lifestyle

Manning – Hunters will soon have another property to hunt in Shelby County if the 29.88 acres south of Iowa Highway 141 is properly posted. Three pieces of land donated by the Null children have been in the Null family since 1893. When Wesley Null died in February 2021, his three children inherited the farmland that Null held dear. Even in retirement he regularly visits the farm where he and…

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Land for Sale, Hunting Land for Sale in Dallas County, Iowa - Land.com

Land for Sale, Hunting Land for Sale in Dallas County, Iowa – Land.com

This is the perfect setup for that buyer looking for good ROI but also having some great recreational opportunities! The property is not only a great income producer but it’s also in a killer area for Whitetails and Upland birds. One look at the surrounding area and you will see this farm has more to offer than ROI. Pheasant and Quail populations in this area have always been as good as anywhere…

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The States That Will Have the Best Fishing and Hunting Opportunities in 2022

In Ryan Mullins Hoboken’s opinion, the best states for hunting and fishing in 2022 will be determined by a variety of variables, including the proportion of the population who hunts and the availability of public land. Hunting customs and rules are also considered. To hunt lawfully in the United States, you must first get a hunting license. The minimum age to acquire a license varies by state, and you must complete a hunter safety education course before receiving a license.

The Ocean State boasts several fishing places, including the famed Ninigret Pond near Charlestown, the state's biggest coastal salt pond. Other famous fishing locations in Hawaii include the Kailua Kona Fishing Pier and Keahou Harbor. In addition to being a subtropical state, Florida is one of the top selling states for powerboats, although it ranks well below the other states in terms of Cost and Supplies. In Florida, fishing permits are more costly, and fishing equipment stores are few.

The Black Hills area is home to a diverse range of species, including moose, deer, and bear. Large lakes and cold-water streams teem with trout, largemouth bass, pike, and panfish. Whitetail deer, Merriam's turkey, and prairie dogs wander the hills all year. In addition to these species, hunters may also discover antelope, the majority of which are captured using archery.

South Carolina is a lovely state with a wonderful climate. The state provides a less dry transition between Kansas and Illinois, making it an ideal vacation destination. Another popular site in the area is the lake. Missourians enjoy the state's rivers and woodlands as playgrounds. Johnson Shut-Ins State Park offers rocky outcroppings and leisurely river floats.

Ryan Mullins Hoboken pointed out that when it comes to upland bird hunting, South Dakota reigns supreme, but Idaho is not to be overlooked. In this state, you may bag up to six different species in a single day. Idaho has almost a million deer. For big-game hunters, the state is home to some monster whitetail bucks. Waterfowl hunters should take advantage of the chance to hunt ducks along the Illinois River. Wildlife abounds, from ruffed grouse to wolves.

The Sierra Nevada Mountains encircle central California's fishing hotspot. Smallmouth and walleyes love the New River and its tributaries. The Mississippi Delta may compete with adjacent Arkansas as a wintering habitat for waterfowl. The Delta National Forest has a number of state wildlife management areas and national wildlife refuges. It also has some of the country's biggest game birds. Those that like big game can try visiting Cody in New York.

Iowa has a thriving deer population. Its nearly 300,000 acres of public property make it a great location for hunting giant bucks. Non-resident hunters, on the other hand, must join a lottery and acquire preference points to be able to buy a buck tag. If you have the patience and determination to wait, you will be rewarded with a trophy buck. The only catch? It's a huge one if you don't have a license.

Louisiana is home to some of the best waterfowl hunting in the country. The marshes in south Louisiana are renowned as "America's Wetland." The Chenier Plain supports up to nine million ducks. The Sabine and Lacassine national wildlife refuges in the state's south are accessible via shallow-running duck boats. The state is home to some of the nation's greatest migrating bird populations.

According to Ryan Mullins Hoboken, Kansas has an abundance of public land and game animals. The state boasts about 55,000 acres of public property, and three counties frequently score high on B&C buck rankings. Its famed lakes Marion and Moultrie are also just a short drive away. The Francis Marion National Forest, which has over a quarter million acres of public property, is another fantastic spot to go hunting. This well-known hunting site is just a short drive from Bend.

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Iowa 2020 Pheasant Survey Shows Game Bird Numbers Up

Posted by TBC Press on 09/08/20 Iowa’s recently completed annual pheasant survey is great news for hunters – statewide, Iowa averaged 20.2 birds per 30-mile route, up significantly from 2019, with six of the nine survey regions averaging more than 20 pheasants per route, the most since 2007. Pheasant hunters should expect significantly better pheasant numbers in 2020. Pheasant hunting this fall could be some of the best the state has seen in a decade. 2020-21 Upland bird hunting seasons are... READ MORE

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What happens when ten women from all over North America come together to get a taste of upland game hunting? They build life long relationships, develop new skills, and create smiles for miles! Thank you for making this a great event @aprilvokey, @outdoorpris, @nikkiboxler, @rachelbee333, @thewildyolo, @meganrenee1, @carriebeth53, @beccaskinner, @daniavizzi, & Teresa! • @brownellsinc ❤ Family! #brownells #hunt #hunter #uplandgame #pheasants #browning #winchester #orvis #danner #america #iowa #travel #fun #fellowship #positive (at Brownells, Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBFIsIhcLE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1zhffbs3lts7

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IOWA | Badger Lake offers an easy nature stop off I-29

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IOWA | Badger Lake offers an easy nature stop off I-29

Whiting, Iowa – Sitting not quite halfway between Sioux City and Council Bluffs with I-29 going right through it, it’s easy to think that Badger Lake Wildlife Area would be overrun with bird watchers, duck hunters, kayakers and nature lovers 24/7/365.  While it does get busy when the duck migration is on, many days the only visitor is a wayward cormorant or a neighbor stopping by to wet a line.

This quiet but highly visible area is home to one of the lesser known historic campsites of Lewis and Clark’s Expedition and work is underway to transform much of the area back to grasslands like those the famous explorers encountered while searching for a direct water route to the Pacific Ocean.

Doug Chafa, wildlife biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, is responsible for managing the 1,100 acres of timber, upland, prairie and wetlands that makes up Badger Lake.  He has been working to re-establish diverse prairies where fields of brome grass had grown stale and where trees spread their influence over the grasslands.

Chafa has converted three locations with a prairie plant mix to benefit monarchs and regal fritillaries butterflies, grassland birds and pheasants and quail.  The conversion takes time and can be deceiving, even to the trained eye, but after doing it for 20 years, Chafa knows what to expect.

“The first year, the plants put all their energy in root development so the fields look like a weedy mess.  The second year the plants begin to focus upward and after we burn it in year three, the prairie just explodes,” he said.

Walking through the first year prairie after the late summer mowing, the familiar pattern is evident.  A little purple prairie clover is over here. A little golden rod is over there.  This field is next to a plum patch that will provide excellent winter escape to the prairie wildlife.

While much of the focus has been on prairies, part of the management plan includes maintaining 18 small food plots rotating from corn to soybeans and then idle to allow it to come up in annual weeds.  The annual weeds attract bugs, produce a lot of seeds and provide cover for chicks. Only four of the fields will be idled at one time.

Duck hunting hotspot

Badger Lake is a linear series of wetlands connected by culverts under roads that provides opportunities for kayaking and fishing, but is best known for high quality duck hunting.

Hunters come from Plymouth, Crawford, Pottawattamie, Monona and Woodbury counties, and from Nebraska. Chafa regularly gets calls from a Shelby County hunter when duck season is open.

“He does everything he can to get his son out and his first call is over here for what’s going on at either Badger Lake or Tieville Bend,” he said.

Want an inside tip? If it’s a migration day and the wind is strong enough out of the northwest, ducks will pile in to the marsh east of I-29 in the portion of the slough that turns from south to the west regardless of the number of hunters that are there.

There is a 200-acre refuge on the north end west of I-29. Badger Lake is in a closed goose zone, meaning goose hunting is not allowed

There are three boat ramps on different segments to allow larger boats to access the wetlands. In response to hunter request, the boat ramp areas were deepened and gravel added to improve access.

Birding Loop

Badger Lake, along with Blue Lake and Tieville Bend, is part of popular birding loop.  The area hosts forest species, wetland species, grassland species, and has a tremendous spring snow goose migration

Purple gallinules, a secretive marsh bird, have been seen here. A few years ago a pair of young osprey started to build a nest structure but did not nest.  The pair hasn’t been seen since.  Bald eagles nested on the north shore in 2016 and 2017 but a wind storm knocked out the nest in 2017 and the eagles have not returned.

Know where you are Visitors need to be aware of their location to avoid trespassing on private land.  The public land follows the lake closely and is along part of I-29.

Etcetera

Crappie fishing here can be boom or bust, Chafa said. This past spring, it was boom.

Badger Lake attracts photographers in the fall, and dog walkers and exercisers use the field lanes. “It’s pretty cool to get people out here experiencing nature,” he said.

SOURCE; Originally published September 11, 2018 by IOWADNR.GOV

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Pheasant Hunting with Springer Spaniel! Quick Limit! Flush & Retrieve!!

Veterans Day 2022 Pheasant Hunt with my 18-month-old English Springer Spaniel Reese. Birds held tight and … source

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Upland bird hunting in Iowa || Legacy Acres ||

I had the pleasure of joining Austin Blythe, Matt Tobin, and Nate Stanley for an upland bird hunt two weeks ago. The guys listed … source

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Iowa 2020-21 Upland Pheasant, Quail, Grouse & Partridge Seasons Open in Oct

Posted by TBC Press on 08/27/20 Iowa 2020-21 upland bird hunting for pheasant, quail, grouse and partridge seasons open in Oct.  The 2020 pheasant population survey is available in early September on the departments website. Small Game Licenses can be obtained from license agents throughout the state or purchased online. Most counties have 2 routes, and the information from all of these routes is condensed to produce the Iowa 2019 Small Game Distribution Map available online. Seasons, shooting hours and bag limits are... READ MORE