Kansas or Iowa hunt for 2019?

[BeltonLaw]

I have decided to book an archery trip for next year in either Iowa or Kansas. I don't need a 180 inch monster, but something worth putting on the wall would be awesome. I'm interested in hearing pros/cons for one state or the other and for any referrals for lodges/outfitters in either state that you have had good experiences with.

I'm wide open on locations, dates, etc. Just want a nice place to spend a few days chasing bigger deer next season. Would like to be around $5k or less for the trip.

Thanks in advance for the advice/help!

[JLivi1224]

No help, but if you’re looking to get a group rate possibly, I would be interested... just saying

[Passthrough]

You already have points built up for Iowa??

[BeltonLaw]

You already have points built up for Iowa??

That would potentially be one of the barriers to the Iowa hunt for 2019. I have talked to a few outfitters who say there's a chance you get a tag on the first year but it is not likely. Might have to apply for both and go to Kansas 2019 and Iowa 2020.

[IowaHunter]

First year draws go to DNR family members

[BeltonLaw]

First year draws go to DNR family members

I have heard that exact same statement several times already while calling around!

[Hoss163]

Gonna be almost in possible to get a tag for Iowa unless you have a lot of points built up .. And Kansas is getting harder and harder each year to get drawn there