Common sense tells us birds fly south in the winter to escape the harsh conditions of the north, and return “home” in the spring when the weather improves.
Knot tying is an essential skill for beginning anglers to learn. It's not hard - it just takes some practice. Try these easy to tie knots to get you started.
Kids (of all ages!) love discovery, and what better way to feed that need than by turning snowbound winter days into a fun family, friends' or couple’s outing.
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:
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
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.
