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    If you could hunt Kansas Iowa or Illinois. Which one and why?

    There still are, just not what I would expect at the capacity of what there used to be. I didn’t grow up here, rather moved here after hunting here years ago. I see piles of them every year that I never put a tape on and are crazy huge deer. Not comparing it here to other states, as I’ve...
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    If you could hunt Kansas Iowa or Illinois. Which one and why?

    I’m a B&C and P&Y measurer living in Iowa. I see more 200”+ deer newly shot and old laying around in peoples barns than the ones I measure. People here just don’t care about having them put in the books. Biggest I measured that went in the books was 258” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    CLOSED - ISO Iowa Whitetail Outfitter recommendation

    Southwest Iowa Outfitters. I hunted with Cole in 2014 for my first Iowa bow hunt, and bought a house in the area the next year. .
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    Glock 20 (10mm) hip or thigh holster recs

    I only use a drop leg for midwest treestand hunting with a smaller frame sidearm. My G20 goes in a kenai chest rig. I also use a bino harness and have no issues with it being there, or access to it.
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    South Dakota Mule Deer

    I archery hunted there last year in November. Left Iowa Nov 5 to drive up after tagging out here. I will echo much of what has been said. Google bow hunting SD and avoid all the areas that you see discussed over and over and over. If your buddy already knows of a spot, then stick to that. I...
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    What would you do? 2020-Specific situation

    I'll have to message you with some details. I changed my plan last minute and didn't hit the areas we discussed. An update, trip ended up short(only hunted 2 days) due to a stitched would with bone chip getting infected. First aid kit had plenty but wasn't cutting it. Either way I feel like it...
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    What would you do? 2020-Specific situation

    Well, last minute but loading up to head to SD for my first mule deer hunt. Didnt kill one of my top 3, but a new buck showed up trying to kill my decoy and I couldn't say no..... Here we go. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
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    What would you do? 2020-Specific situation

    Thanks guys. That helps solidify my plan. Now if the neighbor can get his corn down I won't have to keep getting pictures at night...at least temps are low so hopefully things pick up. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk
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    What would you do? 2020-Specific situation

    So I am sitting on a NR bow tag for archery(never hunted Mulies). Planned to come to SD for 2 weeks in Nov just before rifle season opens on the 14th and try my luck. I just got permission on a new farm here in Iowa and discovered I have 3 deer over 170 on this far,. Farmer has had 3 heart...
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    My trip to SD for Archery mule deer

    PM sent.
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    Mule deer western Nebraska

    Just scroll the first 2 pages and you will find the same answers to about 20 other people asking the same questions. Good luck.
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    First trip out west!

    I was in a similar situation with regards to western hunting. Difference being I have been building points in several western states for 10+ years(mulies and elk). I am hunting SD this November with my bow to get my feet wet on mule deer. Archery tags are a lot easier to draw. I plan to bow hunt...
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    Glassing Prone

    Im sure it wouldnt be the optimal position. I ordered a Helinox chair to try out. Main issue with standing or sitting for long periods is my knees with a dozen screws in them. Im perfectly fine hiking/climbing/moving etc. But sitting in one position for long periods, standing in the same spot...
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    Glassing Prone

    I can definitely see that happening!!
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    Glassing Prone

    I understand it's not the same thing. Not all my time shooting is "shooting". Spend a lot of time behind glass looking at the targets i'm shooting at. I just have not tried in a hunting situation. I plan to do some this fall to see how it goes. I have mixed feelings on it but honestly, with my...
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    Glassing Prone

    Have you tried it? Im looking for people who actually have. "sounding horrible" isnt an actual answer. Ive spent plenty of time laying prone shooting at the range. You get used to it. I just havent tried it in a hunting scenario. I think it would be a lot more comfortable than standing...
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    If you could hunt Kansas Iowa or Illinois. Which one and why?

    For me. . .IA. . . ( I live here now). I have not hunted IL, but spent quite a few years in KS hunting private and public. Bothunted IA for the first time in 2014 and bought a house here the very next year. Doesnt compare to anywhere else. There is a LOT of hunting in IA that is just as good...
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    Glassing Prone

    Wasn't sure exactly where to put this. Anyone glass laying prone, instead of sitting or standing? Thoughts? Have a small "bench" type tripod that gets used at the range and would be perfect for it. Other than a potential neck workout, I would think it would work. Also depends on terrain and...
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    Hard Case For Spotting Scope Suggestions

    Depends what you are actually doing with the case. Literally throwing it in the back of the truck? Flying? jumping on it? etc. . . Some will get upset for me saying this, but Harbor Freight has hard cases that work great. Dont get me wrong, I have an SKB for my bows and one for guns( i used to...
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    Recommendations for pheasant vest.

    I live in IA and hunt IA and SD yearly. Have had good luck with the Badlands vest. Lightweight but plenty of storage. I like the magnetic shell pouches as well. Magnets are quite strong and have a buckle for a backup. https://www.badlandsgear.com/products/upland-game-vest

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