Now is the time to start planning your early-season waterfowl hunts. Look north to catch the beginning of the fall migrations.

Many times anglers have seen ambitious bluegill attack crankbaits intended for bass, taking on lures seemingly too big for them. Take the hint if you’re just fishing for fun or a fish fry.

The time period for nonresidents to apply for a coveted Fall 2010 Iowa archery deer license is May 1 through June 6, 2010. My advice for dedicated whitetail chasers? Do it.

Hunting dogs aren’t couch potatoes — they’re four-legged athletes that need to train all year to be able to perform at their best.

Huge record book fish are lining up in this month''s IGFA Hot Catches. Check them out.

Now is the time to map obvious, easily read sign to help you pattern those many-tined, "holdover" bucks.

Bowhunters have a lot to gain from top 3-D pros.

Five of the best worm rigs for bass anglers.

Use the downtime in the off-season to organize your blind bag and all its contents. Check out what Marty Fischer keeps in his bag. Might give you some ideas.

Pot calls make great yelps, clucks, purrs, cuts and putts. Here’s how to make these essential turkey sounds: