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Winter Camouflage and Coloration in Iowa's Wildlife

For a few Iowa critters, winter is a time for them to blend in with the scenery. Here’s more on winter coloration and camouflage in Iowa’s wildlife:

February 20, 2015

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Turkey Vultures Don’t Deserve the Bad Rap: Cool Facts on These Iowa Scavengers

These scary looking vultures may be nature’s garbage collectors and have some especially gross (but effective!) defense mechanisms, but they are also very clean

February 20, 2015

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The Mighty Mink: Cool Things You Should Know

The following is an excerpt from "The Mighty Mink" by Ty Smedes from the January/February issue of Iowa Outdoors magazine.

February 13, 2015

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Go Shed Antler Hunting

Whitetail deer have about a two-month shedding period in Iowa, beginning mid-Jan. and ending mid-March. You can hunt sheds on public land and in parks.

February 13, 2015

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Louisiana Jambalaya The Iowa Way

After years of painstaking research and many trials and errors to come up with the best jambalaya recipe, the Iowa Outdoors test kitchen has a winner.

February 13, 2015

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The 9 Things You Need For Ice Fishing

Stock your tackle box with these basic necessities to get you started, and be sure to check local ice conditions before you go.

February 6, 2015

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What's the Difference Between a Groundhog and a Woodchuck?

The Marmota monax’s common name (woodchuck) reflects the early English pronunciation of the Cree word for this creature—wuchak.

January 29, 2015

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Cool Things You Should Know About Bald Eagles

January 28, 2015

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Here's Why It Sometimes Thunders When it Snows

If you hear a rumble in the distance this winter, it may not be the snow plow plodding along the road. It might actually be thunder.

January 15, 2015

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Tips for Better Winter Bird Feeding

If winter cold drives you indoors, open a colorful cold-weather window for hours of bird-watching entertainment. Use these tips to attract the most birds.

January 15, 2015

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