The only problem I have with Iowa is how they run their tag system there. My buddy has 140 acres there and hasn't been able to hunt it because he lives in Illinois. If you own a decent chunk of property you should be able to buy a tag no matter what, instate or out of state prices.

This is the first Ive heard of a Hunters Safety card not being valid in other states. Ive hunted 6 states as an out of state hunter and have never been asked for it by the license vendor or by the DNR.