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Washburn's Outdoor Journal
For Iowa outdoor enthusiasts, the month of November is one of the most exciting times of the year. November has …
For an Iowa waterfowler, few events spark the imagination or bring a higher level of anticipation than the arrival of …
When the sun sets and evening stars shine bright, the night sky quickly becomes a busy place as millions of …
Phenomenal! Absolutely incredible! Have never seen anything like it! Mild temperatures combined with the blue-wing’s preference for frequenting small, easy access …
The results of this year’s recently completed August roadside game surveys have been analyzed and released. According to DNR Wildlife …
When leaves fall and autumn winds blow, Iowa duck hunters can anticipate a strong migration of southbound waterfowl during 2024. …
The slow-moving cold front that swept into Iowa during the second week of August offered some much-needed relief from the …
Although hunting for summer mushrooms may be a lot different than searching for spring morels, it can be just as …
It’s late summer and the signs of the season are emerging. Right on schedule, this year’s crop of annual cicadas …
Brightly colored and sculpted to a fault, the cardinal is one of my favorite backyard birds. But the bird currently …
Iowa’s five-segment, 2024 spring turkey season ended May 12. Participation ran high during this year’s spring season with hunters purchasing …
For Iowa birding enthusiasts, the spring warbler migration is a highlight event. Not all migrations are created equal, of course. …
Fast, nervous, and colorful, the tiny green-winged teal is one of my favorite spring migrants. Green-wings, more so than most …
The Iowa outdoors is full of surprises. One of the latest occurred during early April when the state’s northern counties …
Following a couple of hopeful but unproductive outings in Northern Iowa, I finally spotted my first fully bloomed, yellow dandelion …