I hope to take you thru my season here in Iowa. I will be hunting our ground, several of my neighbors farms, and public ground. I will be hunting most everyday at least some. I still have a lot of chores around our farm heading into the winter.
This is my first sit as an Iowa resident. I was planning to start hunting around October 25 but I couldn't wait any longer. Hopefully the "October Lull" is winding down and pre-rut is beginning.
I am in the "Terrace Stand" this evening. I have standing corn to my north, alfalfa/clover mix to my east and oats to my west. I am sitting above a small flowing creek with 3 trails crossing. The wind is light out the north. It's about 55 degrees
Despite what you see on TV and have heard, Iowa hunting is not easy. There is abundant food sources everywhere. It's harvest season and a lot depends on what the farmers are doing. You try to set up using all the Intel from scouting, game cams, observation at dawn and dusk, etc. You never really know which trail the deer are going to come from. Then you have to be fortunate enough to stop them in your shooting lanes and make the shot.
The deer density is not high. The buck to for ratio is great, but the actual number of deer is not high at all compared to parts of Texas.
If you have ever hunted Hagerman you will know what I am describing. This is like hunting Hagerman everyday. The potential for a huge buck is always there. You got to be on your toes every second and also have some good luck.
I will do my best to keep this thread updated.
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This is my first sit as an Iowa resident. I was planning to start hunting around October 25 but I couldn't wait any longer. Hopefully the "October Lull" is winding down and pre-rut is beginning.
I am in the "Terrace Stand" this evening. I have standing corn to my north, alfalfa/clover mix to my east and oats to my west. I am sitting above a small flowing creek with 3 trails crossing. The wind is light out the north. It's about 55 degrees
Despite what you see on TV and have heard, Iowa hunting is not easy. There is abundant food sources everywhere. It's harvest season and a lot depends on what the farmers are doing. You try to set up using all the Intel from scouting, game cams, observation at dawn and dusk, etc. You never really know which trail the deer are going to come from. Then you have to be fortunate enough to stop them in your shooting lanes and make the shot.
The deer density is not high. The buck to for ratio is great, but the actual number of deer is not high at all compared to parts of Texas.
If you have ever hunted Hagerman you will know what I am describing. This is like hunting Hagerman everyday. The potential for a huge buck is always there. You got to be on your toes every second and also have some good luck.
I will do my best to keep this thread updated.
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