Hi RTN,
Yes, Madison County is a wonderful place to hunt. I feel fortunate to be able to have access to some great places. A friend of mine from college invited me to hunt Iowa several years ago and we have seen and taken some great bucks. I was lucky enought to draw again this year for the first shotgun season. Hope the weather is colder this year and we have already spotted some big bucks. The trick seems to be able to pass up the nice ones and wait for Mr. Big. Last year I saw six other bucks before this one came by. It was the fourth 10 pointer.
Good Luck!