Desolate Snowscape or Outdoor Opportunity

No matter which way you slice it, winter is tough. Whether its bitterly cold temperatures or brutal wind chills, Iowa's harsh winters can really put your outdoor skill and grit to the test. But as long as you're safe and smart about how to plan for the conditions, January in Iowa can be full of outdoor opportunity. There are still several days left of the January antlerless season, so if you like to deer hunt you still have a chance. It is amazing to head afield and visit some of the brutal conditions the critters call home. It can really make you appreciate the luxuries of life. And there's another plus side to the negative number wind chills -the cold all but guarantees you'll have your corner of the outdoors all to yourself. Unless of course you're on one of central Iowa's many lakes. Ice fishing is heating up as the winter temps go down, and from the reports I'm seeing on http://www.iowasportsman.com/ plenty of folks are hauling their limit through the ice. So if you like solice and incredible scenery, and the thrill of the hunt or a fighting fish through the ice, get off the couch and take to the field. We have also had several outdoors shows recently with at least one more coming to central Iowa where talk of spring turkey season or morel mushroom hunting might help take the chill out of winter. The Iowa Deer Classic Feb. 25th - 27th @ Hy-Vee Hall and you can find more info at http://www.iowashows.com/Shows/index.cfm?Show_ID=43