RE: Iowa Tags
 

Actually the deer in IA are very small. The story of the 13 year old killing a world record here is an internet hoax. I would try another state. Trust me.;)

RE: Iowa Tags
 

I'm hoping more states continue to move towards quality buck management, thus spreading out the pressure. PA, AR& MOwent to antler restrictions. IN went to OBR. The more the better. Only tough thing is removing guns from the rut once they are allowed. That will keep IA, IL & KS ahead of the pack long term. Would be great to see one state, any state, figure out how to nix their in-place gun rut season without mass rioting. Probably never happen, even though it is the only solution.

RE: Iowa Tags
 

Yea if all states would implement archery only during the rut, there would be some bucks definately getting bigger. I am glad that IA is that way. BOWHUNTING is great here. Doe tags are liberal and you get all season to hunt for the monster without guns in the woods.

RE: Iowa Tags
 

The whole thought behind adding that extra doe tag is a complete bunch of %$#^$!! Who in the right mind as a non-res is going to shoot a doe before a buck especially if you only have a week or two to hunt there and are concentrating on shooting a buck? A VERY, VERYsmall percentage at best. It's just another fine way for IA to make more $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. But hey....guys will continue year after year to pay it. QDM=BIG BUCKS=BIG DOLLARS=ONLY THE RICH WILL BE ABLE TO HUNT AT SOME POINT The "average joe" hunter will be stuck on public land with 8 million other guys.

Ya, I know. I'm bitter. Feeling a little better after that rant, but still bitter. ha, ha

RE: Iowa Tags
 

I called this morning to apply for tags, I was on hold for 12 minutes I donated $2.00 for that poacher process thing, with all said and done $421.27. Hope with my 1 preference point I draw a tag

RE: Iowa Tags
 

One of my hunters said the tag cost $426.41
habitat fee: $8.50
hunting license: $80.50
any-deer application: $221.50
anterless applicati8on: $101.50
processing fee: $14.41

I wonder what the difference is?