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Ken Corbet is the epitome of a slimy politician. Transferrable tags will ruin any semi-quality state. There's a lot of things that might degrade the hunting experience in Iowa, but transferrable tags would tank it overnight and make hunting for the average guy impossible.

Covid will certainly go down as the largest, quickest wealth transfer in modern history.

Legitimate question, no tone. What are the benefits to mowing waterways?

I figured but some people go overboard at each site. That's about the amount I put out per. Thanks!

^to be fair...pheasants forever chapters keep 100% control of their funds raised, which is a higher % than DSC chapters... I'm not here to start a pissing match but credit where credit is due. PF bought 350ac in Fremont county along the river and put it into public access a year or two ago...

Wow that's nuts...was the buyer one of the other two tract buyers or another neighbor?

I've had that thought too. In theory it makes sense to me but it would be the exception to the rule at this point in time, and just an educated guess for the future.

Probably had more to do with location than anything. Question- was that 100# purina mineral + 30# molasses at each, or was that a total split 4 ways?

I guess I assumed (dangerous, I know) they were cash offers for the seller to take instead of going through with the auction but I can't confirm that.

Possibly. Could just as likely be from fighting too. I had a nice 3 year old 8pt that had his neck ripped open in mid-November from his jaw down his neck and I'm sure it was another buck. He was down the totem pole by 4-5 spots. He has since healed up and is actually still holding antlers as of...

Agreed, and it's coming for KS next Back to Iowa, I just don't see a huge correction coming unless something unforeseen happens. We were looking forward to an upcoming auction and found out today that the auction was cancelled because multiple people came in with cash offers above what the...

EHD. Western Iowa, especially the southern Loess Hills has been hit hard every year for the last 3 years. I had a buddy who found three big deadheads while shed hunting a small piece. I walked a farm last week and found 6 dead bucks. They just can't catch a break around here.

GOOD point. I should've just said I'd heard it was an option, and would like to hear if others had heard or done the same.

Are you talking about jumping birds or taking shots past 40+ over decoys? I'm all for a good jump, especially on a feed. But I mean...sky busting is sky busting whether it's ducks in November or snows in March. I would say that is "not doing it right" too.

Agreed. I will start adding garlic in early summer to potentially stave off EHD midges... Question for smaller property owners/hunters like myself. (1) If this new law passes and you must hunt 200+ yards from a mineral site, is there a way to feed mineral without it leaching into the soil...

Pros- they'll probably lick it from time to time if you want to get pictures Cons- it does absolutely nothing from a nutritional standpoint

I have no problem with respectful coon/coyote hunters using dogs. Outside of deer season I'd encourage it. The disrespectful, entitled ones will ruin it for the rest and that sounds like what a few are dealing with. My issue is neighbors letting dogs run loose. These are the dogs that chase...

I just bought that exact block as an experiment because of this thread. I put it out two weeks ago and just went back to check it yesterday. I didn't put a camera over it but there has certainly been deer nibbling away at the edges. I'd love to hear thoughts from others on the nutritional value...

Very similar to quail- unless chicks are raised in the wild, by a wild hen that can teach them survival instincts then they are doomed from above by raptors and at eye level by fox, bobcats, coyotes, etc. Habitat is #1, predator control is #2. Weather (especially spring nesting season) can also...

Birds are moving QUICK with this weather across western IA/Missouri River valley. I had to drive to central NE for work last weekend and the Platte valley is stacking up too.