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I believe an important part of the argument of High Grading is that we have to realize that what one hunter considers a trophy is extremely different from the next hunter. On this site we have a concentration of serious deer hunters and what they consider a good buck is not the same as the...

What we are seeing now is more and more NR Landowners leaving Iowa. The Party Hunting law was the nail in the coffin for the NR to hunt every year with a possibility of being able to tag a buck. In addition to that it was a reality check that makes it quite clear that Iowa is not willing to...

I bought a case this spring and another case last year. The company did go out of business, but I was friendly with the owner and he still had inventory. I think I still have his cell number. The kind I was buying was actually the EZ Climb Folding

I don't think that moving to a one buck state would create less opportunities afield for Iowa resident hunters. This would be one buck for all hunters landowner or not. This would not mean that after a successful harvest your season is completely over, but your buck tag is now filled. This would...

I disagree with the belief that moving to a one buck state is merely "Antler Lust". The fact is, that many deer hunters holding out for a larger buck (which is their choice), will go with un-filled tags. In reality that is still more bucks for the hunters that don't care about the size of the...

I disagree with the idea that the hunters of Iowa are different than the hunters of WI or any Whitetail state in regard to actually registering deer in the record book. There are record deer in every state that never get reported. Secretive hunters are secretive hunters no matter where they...

When I first started deer hunting in the mid 80's any magazine that had an article about giant deer Iowa was always in the forefront. As bowhunting became more popular so did the stories of the record class deer that were harvested here. Every serious whitetail hunter dreamed at a chance to hunt...

When suggesting that a change in the harvest regulation for a floating single buck tag, I was thinking this would be for all hunters regardless of land ownership or not. Landowners get no additional tag. In reality, there would be the hunter that consistently shoots a buck every year may see a...

I believe the future of deer hunting in Iowa is at the point where the sportsman must realize that to preserve the quality of deer hunting in our state we are going to have to make some major changes. I realize that the term “quality deer” to many hunters will take on a different meaning. What...

I am a landowner and a serious deer hunter. I take a tremendous amount of pride in my property and spend countless amount of time and energy in habitat improvement and providing good hunting for my family. I do not own the deer that pass through my property or spend time on my land. I believe...

I am using three different cellular cameras and testing quality. I am using Spartan, Browning and Tactacam Reveal. The Spartans have incredible quality and reliability but pricey to run. I would like to hear some other opinions on people running 15-20 cameras.

It was the GT-77 ATV

I purchased one at The Iowa Deer Classic and used it for the first time this week. I basically bought it for spreading clover seed, which I hear is the most difficult seed to find a feeder that spreads properly. I think it’s a great product, and worked just like it should. It was pricey, but I...

For so many of us on this site,deer hunting is more than just a hobby. It’s a passion that we are involved in before the season starts and long after the season ends. I can speak for myself and say that my obsession with Bowhunting at such a young age taught me perseverance, structure, respect...

I sent letters yesterday to members of the Iowa Legislature apposing SF-175. I did receive a couple of responses already. Liz Bennett is not in favor of this bill and let me know she did not vote for it even though is passed through with the majority. I also heard from Art Staed who also does...

I have no problem with the disabled hunters having the right to use a crossbow. The issue that we are facing is the how easy it is to get a doctor to sign off on the note needed to get the permit. A doctor has no problem signing one of these. People are abusing this issue. It's terrible for the...

It is so important to contact our politicians. Speaking up about things we are not in favor of does make a difference. When decisions are made by people that don't hear the voices of the hunters and have limited knowledge of our sport, it becomes easy for all of this to become a Runaway Train...

I do wish hunters that oppose this late season would voice their opinion. It really does make a difference.

My intention of this post was not to be about AR by definition, as I am not opposed to the gun. I have one and really enjoy shooting it. I was interested in hearing the opinions of hunters on why high-capacity rifles be used during our late deer season. I know some states had a 3 round capacity...

This post may start some adversarial responses which is not my intention. I want to hear opinions from other hunters. I do realize that not everyone is a trophy hunter and take to woods for other reasons than harvesting a Boone and Crocket Whitetail. I myself am a serious trophy hunter and have...