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CWD and Land Prices

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Something I have been wondering.......... With trophy deer hunting having driven land prices up in different parts of the state (mostly southern and NE) for land that would historically have been marginal pastureland at best, what happens if/when CWD becomes established in the herd? Do all the out of state trophy hunter land owners bail and land prices plummet? Anybody have any idea what has happened in places where CWD currently is? CWD isn't too far off from some of these areas and it is not out of the question that we get it within 5-10 years.

I personally am a little afraid of this. I am seriously considering purchasing some southern iowa property, but I am afraid to pay $2000-$2500/acre for land that produces no income, and is entirely recreational. Am I overthinking it, or is this a legitimate concern?
 
Like Roy Rogers said "They don't make no mo' land". Obviously it may impact short term prices; but Iowa's rich habitat and nutrient rich, world-class soils and QDMA minded folks aren't going anywhere.
 
MO-APE said:
Like Roy Rogers said "They don't make no mo' land". Obviously it may impact short term prices; but Iowa's rich habitat and nutrient rich, world-class soils and QDMA minded folks aren't going anywhere.
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Well, maybe lost habitat if we hit $10-11 corn :) .
 
MO-APE said:
Like Roy Rogers said "They don't make no mo' land".
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Will Rogers not Roy.

I do think you have it right though. Even with CWD the land prices may take a hit albeit short term. And short term may be 20 years or so but buy it, hang on to it you or your heirs will get a return on your investment.
 
Fishbonker said:
Will Rogers not Roy.

I do think you have it right though. Even with CWD the land prices may take a hit albeit short term. And short term may be 20 years or so but buy it, hang on to it you or your heirs will get a return on your investment.
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Wrong cowboy, correct sentiment :) .
 
You're overthinking it! Look at land prices in Buffalo Co. Wisconsin. CWD hit there 10 years ago.
 
I'm not worried about land prices because of CWD. I think even if it hit (I don't know and correct me if I'm wrong- not too educated on CWD) the population isn't destroyed is it? I think it will kill off a % but I think I've heard there's still plenty of deer around. Unless the DNR wants to eradicate that area of deer- of course that'd be a problem. I think there was a post here too on CWD advancement of knowledge or some possible discoveries? (maybe a cure??????). If deer being wiped out is a concern, EHD is probably is going to be much worse. Think of your investment like KS or Montana or Canada or something- those guys will lose 60-80% of their deer in 1 or 2 years (from EHD or harsh winters)- land prices don't seem too affected-- short term small drops in prices at most. The population plummets but recovers after a few years. Personally, wouldn't be a concern for me BUT hope above is a little perspective. Great time to buy rec land right now too!
 
Sligh1 said:
the population isn't destroyed is it?
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From what I understand the DNR's strategy to control CWD where it has been found would be to significantly thin the heard. When they found it up around Rochester MN I believe that the MN DNR were issuing a ton of tags to thin the population. People are upset about all of the doe tags available now, wait till they unleash the CWD course of action.

I guess I am not familiar enough with the disease. Can it be eradicated and herd levels returned to pre-CWD levels?
 
when i attended the iowa elk breeders association meeting last year,they had a cwd specialist there.it was a very informational meeting,we all know cwd was discovered in colorado in 1967.

at the end of the meeting i was talking with a couple of big time out west hunters,i asked what state they thought had the best overall hunting at this point.they both said colorado,hope this answers your question!!!
 
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