Born & Raised in N.W. Ill. & now live in N.E. Iowa. There are BIG Deer in every place in these 2 states-you got biggies in Mn. Too. I am not familiar with the area you mention but just remember-they are not behind every tree-you have to be patient & a 50/50 chance on seeing a nice rack in a week. They all have big bodies as do the deer in Mn.. good luck on the draw.