I have bowhunted many states over the years. Born & raised in Ill. 1 hour from Ws. & Iowa borders. Now live in Iowa right on the Ill/Ia border still one hour from Ws..
ANY of these states can show you a Bruiser at any time-Public Land included. I have also Bowhunted Arkansas., Maryland, N.C., Miss., La., Mn., Colorado, New Mexico & Canada.
I have seen & shot at WALL HANGERS (Whitetails)in Ill., Iowa & Ws.. I have SEEN Wallhangers in the plains of eastern Colorado & also Mn..
I have not seen any trophy class Whitetails in the other states I bowhunted. I was in Oklahoma this past week Bowhunting hogs & the Gun Season was open-I saw some very impressive Racks at the locker. We all hear the hype on Kansas, so know they have good bucks also.
How is it to LIVE in big Buck country-WELL, I have taken a big fat Doe on a Bonus antlerless tag & yet to have a shot at one of those BIG BUCKS-I have passed on several forkys, 6s & a couple 8s with nothing that would score over 100 or so if you are into the scoring stuff. I have also spent LOTS of time in the woods. Gun sreason now, so hope for a chance in the LATE season. Good Luck to all.
Oh, the largest Buck I have ever SEEN was in Illinois & my 2nd was in Northern Ws..
My largest Buck was taken in Ill.