Damn! That sucks. Seems like zone 5 has been a lock with 4 points these past few years and even a few guys would get lucky with 3 points. Not this year. I can’t believe it took 4 points to draw zone 6. If I recall correctly, that could be drawn with 2 points last year. Point creep is even hitting Iowa NR deer.I didn’t draw zone 5 with 4 points. I am in shock
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I'm from Iowa , a lot of people didn't get drawn this year. Sounds like there were a lot of applications. Tremendous amount of state land to hunt if you're willing to get off the beaten path. There is a lot of state land that is land locked by private land that people don't know about you just have to know how to get to it .
I am planning a trip in the fall of 2022. I am taking my father on his first out of state hunt. We both have 5 points. I am just needing to narrow down a zone and maybe a few different hunting areas to try and scout. Thankful for any adviceIf anyone would like tips or where to please ask. I grew up and live in Southern Iowa and going out west for the first time I under stand what local help means. Attached is last falls buck.
Very nice buck! What zone you hunt?2 for 2 on Public.
I love Iowa….
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Zone 4 here. PM with if you need pointed in the right direction or are looking for general info.
Very nice buck! What zone you hunt?
I'm assuming you guys are driving in to iowa with your gear like stand /sticks/ saddles but if you were to fly in how would you approach this from a diy nonres archery approach on public? Ive been building points and figured I'd figure out the hunting part when the time comes and we're still a ways out but can it be done spot n stalk on the ground with maybe a decoy during the rut or is that frowned upon for whitetail? I hunt axis deer off the ground so wouldn't be a complete knucklehead wandering aimlessly in the woods. I suppose I could go buy and lightweight stand and sticks when I got there or maybe invest in a saddle setup that I could probably bring on the plane (stand sticks wouldn't though) but curious on input of more experienced whitetail hunters.