Guys, thanks for all the advice (from all the comments I probably will not enter the war zones). KSQ2, you are correct. mid-west venison is so much better that NC deer. For GHOST, flying to De Moines to attend a wedding, renting a vehicle and driving to Keosaugwa to visit an old (non-hunting) friend. River bottom boy, if you want to stir soup it'll have to be your own.
I really like this site and log in almost ever day to read the stories and see this the pics but even a blind hog can sense the instant animosity towards NRs from a few. Again, thanks for those that did respond with good sound advice.