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Our hunting was rained out for the day so we sat down with Pheasants Forever private lands biologist, Blake Charbaneaux, to talk all about Pheasant hunting and habitat in Iowa!
The "Driftless Region" of Iowa and how Blake landed there
The "free dog" and learning to hunt with him
Foot hunting vs hunting with a dog?
How to hunt and find Pheasant for the beginners
Native habitat vs Agriculture
Brome grass. Good or Bad?
CRP breakdown
What do "Good Winters" and "Good Springs" for birds actually mean?
The different types of cover: Loafing, Thermal, and Escape
Types of plants to hone in on to be more successful on birds
Blakes hunting approach
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