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Whitetail deer hunting in southeastern Iowa and northeastern Missouri

Iowa and Missouri produce some excellent whitetail bucks, especially in the area where this outfitter operates along the border. He has several farms leased in both states. In Iowa you must draw a tag, a difficult feat your first year, but if you're rejected you'll get a preference point, which almost assures you of getting a tag on your second try. Hunting is limited to shotgun, muzzleloader and archery. In Missouri you may hunt with a rifle.

The outfitter accommodates his clientele in a former motel that has been converted into a bunkhouse. Each bunkhouse room has a separate bathroom and there is a central lounge with cable TV. He puts most of his hunters in tree stands. If the deer aren't moving on their own in warm weather, he and his guides will put on drives in an attempt to get the deer moving. Typically you'll see deer every day with a few small bucks, and then there are a few mature bucks, which are typically eight- and 10-pointers in the 130 to 150 class, and there are a few that would score 150 to 170. These bucks are not stupid game-ranch deer, so the more experienced hunters usually do better.

The outfitter owns a former motel that he has converted into a bunkhouse. Each room has its own bathroom.

The bunkhouse features a central dining/lounge area.

Tree stand hunting in the woods is a productive way to hunt.

A blackpowder trophy.

Hunt WD570

Hunt Price
5-day Iowa muzzleloader or shotgun $2,100
5-day Iowa or Missouri bow $1,950
5-day Missouri rifle or muzzleloader $2,000
Travel Length
Drive to the lodge or fly to Des Moines or Burlington and rent a car. Five full days. Plan to arrive the day before the hunt begins.
Seasons Lodging
 Iowa: Gun is early to mid-December. Bow is typically Oct. 1-Dec. 4. Blackpowder is Dec. 21-Jan. 10
Missouri: Gun is in November.
Motel converted to a bunkhouse with a lounge. Each room has its own bathroom. Towels and beddding and meals are provided.
Tag fees, deadlines
Call (800) 367-1188, apply May 26-June 10 in Iowa. Missouri tags are over the counter.

A bowhunting customer took this great buck.

Opening day of shotgun season.

Todd Hughes with a non-typical.