Iowa Hunt & Fish - Sportsmen's Empire

Dan Johnson, Sportsmen's Empire
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The Iowa Hunt & Fish podcast covers a variety of hunting and fishing related topics specific to the state of Iowa. From deer hunting and turkey hunting to fishing, trapping , and waterfowl hunting, if you're an outdoor junkie, you will love this podcast.

  1. 06/11/2021

    Summer Whitetail Work For Fall Success

    On this episode of the Iowa Hunt & Fish podcast, Dan is Joined by Returning guest Noel Gandy of Southwest Iowa to talk about how the work they put in during the summer months translates to success in the fall. Noel share information about trimming out and  hanging treestands, his trail camera strategy, habitat and food plot strategy, as well as a conversation about how he like to stay out of his hunting properties as much as possible leading up to the season. Dan and Noel agree that the more time you dedicate to preparing  for the upcoming season, both in and out of the woods, the better. Be sure to subscribe to the Iowa Hunt & Fish podcast on Apple Podcast or wherever you download your podcasts.   Iowa Hunt & Fish is Powered by Simplecast

  2. 05/21/2021

    Food Plots & Deer Habitat Projects

    On this episode of the Iowa Hunt & Fish podcast, Dan is once again joined by Tom Peplinski to talk about food plots and other habitat management projects. The guys kick things off by discussing Tom's food plot strategy along with how he makes his finial decision on when he will actually plant his seed.  They talk about other food plots tasks like applying fertilizer, spraying for weeds, and other maintenance.  They also break down a couple other habitat management projects Tom feels are necessary along with a conversation about what he recommends to his habitat management consulting clients. If you are new to food plotting or need a little refresher before the fall plot planting season, this is the perfect episode.   Iowa Hunt & Fish is Powered by Simplecast

  3. 05/07/2021

    Morel Mushrooms Hunting with Mike Krebill

    It's spring time here in Iowa and beside those who are chasing gobbling toms, there's a different group of people scouring the country side looking for delicious edible mushrooms. On the phone with Dan is mushroom expert  Mike Krebill of Southeast Iowa to discuss his passion in fungus. Mike explains the condition that are needed to grow mushrooms, where you might be able to find them, and other interesting facts about mushrooms.   Iowa Hunt & Fish is Powered by Simplecast

  4. 04/15/2021

    Run & Gun Turkey Hunting Strategy

    Turkey season is here for us Iowans and this means it's time to get in the timber and play a game of cat and mouse with one of the dumbest or smartest birds in North America.  On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is  joined by Jonathan Payne to discuss several turkey hunting strategies. The guys discuss everything from roosting birds, calling strategies in different scenarios, when to move vs. when to wait it out, and much more. This episode is packed with information that may give you the upper hand when those stubborn toms seem to be getting the best of you.   Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

  5. 03/26/2021

    Turkey Season Pre-Game

    On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan talks with long time friend Brent Rich about the upcoming Iowa turkey seasons. Several years ago on some public land in Northern  Iowa was the kick off of both Dan and Brent turkey hunting carriers. The guys break down some simple hunting strategies that they implement throughout the season as well as what they do when the hunting gets tough or they are dealing with unresponsive toms.  With the turkey seasons just around the corner, this is a perfect refresher course for those excited to get in the timber and start chasing gobbles.   Iowa Sportsman is Powered by SImplecast

  6. 03/19/2021

    The Impact Of Farming On Wildlife

    On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is joined by Adam Janke of Iowa State University to discuss the impacts of farming practices on wildlife. The guys discuss topics like the loss of wetlands and grass habitat, the impacts of fertilizer and insecticides, the footprint that agriculture and livestock leaves on the ecosystem, and much more. This is a very informative episode with an educated guest that drops a ton of knowledge on us. Enjoy!   Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

  7. 03/11/2021

    Turkey Hunting Grand Slam

    On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is joined by John Mulligan to talk about his North America Turkey Hunting Grand Slam  from 2020. John kicks off the episode by explaining why he loves turkey hunting and why the launch of a new turkey call business led to him taking on the task of completing the Grand Slam. The North American Grand Slam consists of four different turkey species that include the Eastern, Merriam's, Rio Grande, and Osceola. This is an impressive task considering that he shot all of the birds with a bow and captured it all on film. The guys also discuss the strategy John used and if there were any similarities between the different species.   Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

  8. 03/01/2021

    Shed Hunting B.S. Session

    On this episode of the Iowa Sportsman, Dan is joined by Drake Lamb to talk about he excitement of shed hunting. The guys talk about what makes shed hunting so much fun, what finding  a shed could mean for your hunting strategy, and using that information to see how deer use terrain throughout the landscape. Shed hunting can be an awesome opportunity to get new hunters interested in the outdoors as well as the kids.   Iowa Sportsman is Powered by Simplecast

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The Iowa Hunt & Fish podcast covers a variety of hunting and fishing related topics specific to the state of Iowa. From deer hunting and turkey hunting to fishing, trapping , and waterfowl hunting, if you're an outdoor junkie, you will love this podcast.

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