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Matt Petersen
Apr 20, 2020
"Managed Farm" - Arguably the Most Fraudulent Phrase in the Free-Range Whitetail Outfitting Industry
Uh-oh! Don't fall for these theories and myths that are proven false with simple logic and scientific data. You're welcome!
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Matt Petersen
Apr 20, 2020
HORRIBLE OUTFITTERS: Just Some First-Hand Horror Stories
Two personal encounters with bad outfitters lead me to doing the very job I paid them to do.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 17, 2020
PREMIUM MINERAL: Healthier, Safer, and More Productive Than Corn, Salt, and Other Baits
Only the best for my deer... They need the best from me. Healthy bucks make the best racks. Healthy does make the best fawns.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 17, 2020
IOWA NON-RESIDENT TAG APPLICATION: What You Should Know
Guide to the Non-Resident Iowa Whitetail Deer Tag System: Lottery & Preference Points
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Matt Petersen
Apr 13, 2020
Turkey Hunting - Southern Iowa
A little turkey hunting tidbit from MDL Outfitters in southern Iowa where we have more gobblers than we need.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 9, 2020
My First Booner Encounter
The spark that lit a fire fourteen years ago as I encountered my first booner whitetail as a kid with a bow in hand.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 9, 2020
The 165" Roadside Surprise Buck
A cool encounter on the drive in ends up being the same buck we kill that morning. So many things had to go right. The stars were aligned.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 7, 2020
Side-by-Side Comparison: Leasing vs. Outfitted Hunts
Leasing vs. Outfitted Hunts, a little informational post. Please share your own feedback in the comments below.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 7, 2020
FREE-RANGE DEER NUTRITION
You can't supplement mineral and feed into a wild deer's diet. It's just not possible.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 6, 2020
HOW TO KILL 200" WHITETAILS
This will be somewhat argumentative, but it's the cold hard truth. Is there truly a way to kill 200" whitetails above any other deer?
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Matt Petersen
Apr 6, 2020
2020 Iowa Archery Season Outlook
Read here for a breakdown of our 2020 outlook for bow season.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 3, 2020
ARCHERY PRACTICE: The Southern Iowa Weekly Routine
Here's a great archery practice routine that focuses on improving your shots in the woods, not just at the target in the backyard. Enjoy!
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Matt Petersen
Apr 2, 2020
TRAIL CAMERAS: Where are the best setups in the summer months & why?
Summer trail camera concepts explained by past experience on farms with proven success. Trial & error w/ luck is what makes you successful.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 2, 2020
Bow Season Stats: 2019
2019 Bow Season Stats & Recap for MDL in Southern Iowa.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 1, 2020
Bow Season Stats: 2018
2018 Bow Season stats & summary with MDL Outfitters in southern Iowa.
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Matt Petersen
Apr 1, 2020
Bow Season Stats: 2017
2017 Bow Season Stats & Recap for MDL Outfitters
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Matt Petersen
Apr 1, 2020
Bow Season Stats: 2016
2016 bowhunting stats and recap for MDL Outfitters
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Matt Petersen
Mar 31, 2020
SURVIVING THE COVID-19 FRENZY: Velvet Whitetails On My Mind
Velvet bucks to help get the edge off during the COVID-19 scare. I needed this, so hopefully, it helps you out as well. It won't be long!
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Matt Petersen
Mar 31, 2020
MDL Outfitters: Most Frequently Asked Questions by Inquiring Hunters
If you're thinking about coming to hunt with us in southern Iowa, here is some information that you should definitely read before booking.
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Matt Petersen
Mar 29, 2020
The Triple Crown Brow Buck: 165" Southern Iowa Stud
The buck that ended a hunt on the first sit of the first day here in 2016. One of my favorite memories to date. A once in a lifetime buck!
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