Is it like this everywhere in Iowa?

[profishient]

Went and checked out a small parcel (50 acres or so) with a buddy of mine who is looking to buy in Iowa.

I saw no less than 10 rubs on trees 8-10" diameter...ripped up.

I have never set foot on Iowa soil before, and could not believe my eyes.

Is that typical to see rubs that huge in those numbers, or is this place a honeyhole?

 

[Liv4Rut]

I see rubs like that all the time just about anywhere and I have watched 130-140 inch deer make them too. I don't get very excited about rubs at all, but that is just me

 

[bjkpharmd]

Probably just termites.

 

[Skully]

It was probably the seller of the land with a hatchet! Trying to trick you into thinking there are big bucks in Iowa.

 

[profishient]

I usually dont get too excited either, but where I come from, rubs that on trees that size and that frequency are the exception not the rule.

So if I understand correctly, I could wander into almost any woodlot in Iowa and see this?

 

[Stump Shooter]

Pro,

Before this year I have never stepped foot on Iowa land either. The public land where we hunted...every creek bottom had that and scrapes everywhere! From the beginning of the creek bed all the way to the end. I think it is very common. At least from what I saw.

It certainly isn't on my land though.

 

[G6]

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Pro,

Before this year I have never stepped foot on Iowa land either. The public land where we hunted...every creek bottom had that and scrapes everywhere! From the beginning of the creek bed all the way to the end. I think it is very common. At least from what I saw.

It certainly isn't on my land though.

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BTW Happy Birthday

 

[River1]

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So if I understand correctly, I could wander into almost any woodlot in Iowa and see this?



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I wish!

 

[koba]

buy it!!

 

[profishient]

honestly I thought about the owner ripping up some trees for show! It was insane, only half of this 50 is wooded, I saw probably 30 juvenile rubs, but also 10-12 large trees just absolutely demolished.

I guess Iowa really is the real deal!

 

[Meat Hunter]

Where did you say that property was at?

 

[profishient]

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Where did you say that property was at?

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Iowa!

 

[Scott]

I wouldnt buy a place based on sign you see one year. Believe me, your hottest spot one year can totally suck the next in Iowa. Chances are there is a good buck in that spot, but alot can happen in one year. That deer could be already dead or he might never even step foot on that ground in the daytime. Not saying it wont be a good spot, but dont let a few trees be the deciding factor on buying ground.

 

[J Becker]

Ya, it's like that about everywhere. That is a sign of good property. Some of the guys don't think so but have they ever seen a peice of property with all that sign and no decent deer. Probably not. Just like a piece of property with no sign is probably not the most productive!!!

HunterMan

 

[crash]

if it looks like a good place to put a stand, look around. chances are you will probably see a 1/2 dozen or more rubs. the trick is to know when they will return , which travel root they will be using ?

but like the rest of the guys said ,dont waste alot of time with rubs!

 

[Crockett]

Yep, it's like that every where here! All you have to do is buy the land,walk on in, shoot the big deer,the end! TAA-DAA!!!

 

[profishient]

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Ya, it's like that about everywhere. That is a sign of good property. Some of the guys don't think so but have they ever seen a peice of property with all that sign and no decent deer. Probably not. Just like a piece of property with no sign is probably not the most productive!!!

HunterMan

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Thanks for all the input. Just trying to get an idea of whats normal and what might be exceptional. Like everyone, I read alot about Iowa, and it sounds great. But, just trying to put what I saw into perspective.

As in most places, if good bucks consistently travel through an area (i.e decent sign) then future bucks may also.

Never a guarantee, but big boys tend to travel similar routes, and if they are working that property, chances are they will at some point in the future I suppose.