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Build your own simple nest box for ducks

Get inspired to attract hooded mergansers and wood ducks to your area with these easy-to-make DIY nest box plans. They work best where these ducks love to nest.

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Why doesn’t blaze orange give me away?

If you’re trying to sneak up on a deer or pheasant, possibly decked out in some camouflage, it may not seem to make sense to top it off with a neon orange vest.

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9 ways to reduce food waste

Your parents told you to clean your plate for a good reason – Iowans send more than 190,000 tons of unopened, untouched food to the landfill.

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10 hidden surprises at Lacey-Keosauqua State Park

Tucked away in the southeast corner of the state, Lacey-Keosauqua is a bit of a hidden surprise in itself. But do you know about these other hidden gems?

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8 hidden surprises at Pikes Peak State Park

Pikes Peak State Park may be known for its breathtaking views along the bluffs of the Mississippi River, but do you know about these “hidden surprises”?

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7 things to know before you go tent camping

This list will prepare tent campers young and old, experienced or novice, with the knowledge to have a pleasant and well-prepared for adventure.

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Campfire Cooking: Dutch Baby Pancakes

While the name may be misleading, the Dutch baby pancake is actually an Americanized knockoff of a traditional German breakfast treat called pfannkuchen.

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How do fish breathe?

From the May/June 2017 issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine

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9 animals you probably won’t see in Iowa

Whether they are on the endangered species list, only come out during certain times of the year, or are hard to see, these animals are rarely seen in Iowa.