whitetail deer hunt in Iowa


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Hunt big whitetail deer on southeastern Iowa four farms in Zones 5 or five farms in Zones 6

Southeastern Iowa whitetails have an ideal combination of feed and cover. Not only is antler growth unsurpassed due to abundant fertilized crops and browse, but many of the bucks also have the chance to reach the ages necessary to grow record-class antlers. This outfitter offers semi-guided and guided hunts on nine different farms in Zones 5 and 6. A bowhunter and blackpowder hunter, he has enjoyed some excellent hunting himself over the past six years since he moved here from Pennsylvania. He has seen some tremendous bucks, including several Boone and Crockett-caliber animals and missed a 200-class buck in 2003 during archery season. One sporting goods shop reported four 200-class whitetails brought in during the '03 season. He and a friend enjoy hunting sheds and pictured here are some of their finds. Some of the bucks that carried these antlers would have scored well over 200 B&C points if the other antlers were similar. The outfitter has taken a few guests and friends during the past few years with excellent results. He has decided to lease his favorite parcels of land in order to continue to bowhunt for some of the great bucks he has located. He takes limited number of hunters. The largest farm covers 1,250 acres and incudes many prime brushy draws. Some property borders land that is seldom hunted; one borders a large tract that has been closed to hunting for 10 years. When you book a hunt, you'll be able to hunt all his farms in the zone where you have a permit although you probably won't have enough time. You can apply as a group. Applications are due in early June. The odds of drawing a shotgun or muzzleloader permit are excellent with about 80% of applicants drawing tags. There are two shotgun seasons lasting five and nine days. Muzzleloader season is Dec. 20-Jan. 10. The outfitter pays to have food plots consisting of standing corn placed in prime locations inside his leases. He said hunters should probably consider shooting bucks scoring in the 130 to 150 class, but there are some much bigger deer on his leases.

Lodging and meals	Travel
Hunt WD319
Semi-guided hunt	Price per person
5-day shotgun, 6-day muzzleloader, 7-day bow	$2,500
Hunter success	Trophy size
2002-2004: 14 paid hunters killed 9 bucks. This includes two blackpowder hunters and three bowhunters. All but one hunter so far has taken at least one shot, and the only hunter who did not get a shot saw some bucks in the 150 class.	Most bucks have been in the 125 to 150 class with the largest so far scoring 168 B&C. Antlers grow fast in this area due to abundant fertilized crops and security cover. Many bucks scoring 150 to 160 B&C points are shot yearly in these zones and a handful of 190 to 200-class bucks are taken.
Meals and lodging not included, but ranch house accommodations with breakfast and supper and cable TV are $60 per person per day. A motel about 15 miles away is also available for about $60 per day. A garage for storing gear and a place to skin game are available.	Semi-guided hunters must provide their own transportation during the hunt. They can fly to St. Louis, which is 3 1/2 hours away, and rent a vehicle for the hunt.
Season/hunting dates	Application deadline, drawing odds
1st shotgun: early Dec. 2nd shotgun: mid-Dec. Muzzleloader: about Dec 20-Jan 10.	June 9. The odds of drawing a shotgun or muzzleloader permit are excellent. Odds are probably 80 percent. Click here for latest price ($321.76 in 2004)
License costs	Terrain
Click here for details	Mostly brushy draws and small woodlots between cropfields and marshes. Several four to five acre food plots of standing corn are provided to hold and attract deer.
Extra fees	Notes
Taxidermist, butcher, taxes, license	Call for discounts for groups of father-son hunting parties.
Method of hunting	Area
Tree stands, stillhunting. Possibility of small, selective drives to stands in late blackpowder season.	Four farms in Zone 5 and five farms in Zone 6, both in southeastern Iowa. The largest farm covers 1,250 acres.