hardcorehunter

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.

Zim

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.

hardcorehunter

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.

Xtec Shooter

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

BOWHUNTERCOP

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

hawkeyeridge

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?