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Title: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Zwickey-Fever on May 08, 2016, 05:49:00 PM
On May 23rd, I moved from south eastern Pennsylvania to southern rural Iowa. My wife and myself settled on a old farmhouse, along with some acreage, six miles from the closest paved road, 9 miles from the closest gas station and 17 miles from the closest grocery store. my closest neighbors are 1.3 miles away as well. My wife and I been trying to make this move for close to two years when we found what we was looking for. She flew out for the initial walk through and back out for the inspections. After negotiating on the final price, I drove out as my wife packed up the remainder of our belongings. I lived in a hotel for about 3 weeks until we made settlement June 21st. With in a week, I witnessed a tornado and was land locked by a flood. What a introduction.
 I was working 7-10 hour days and coming home and working on the house several hours, I managed to set out a few trail camera's out here at my house and my property. It was a jaw dropping the very first time that I checked my camera's.
 Fast forward to bow season, October 1st, bow opener. I took a half day off work and was more then happy to have taken a mature doe with my Martin Hunter, 55#@28in. with a Zwickey Delta. In the early morning hours of November 5th, I was blessed to take a 140 class 8 pointer with my Martin Hunter and Zwickey Delta. Even though I have seen larger bucks here, I was truly happy to take such a nice buck. But it was truly a amazing feeling to have taken such a deer on my own property. Here are some pictures of my dream come true. And all sheds was found within 50 yards of my house here.

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Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Zwickey-Fever on May 08, 2016, 05:57:00 PM
A view of my house from the ridge out back.

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Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: carbonflyr on May 08, 2016, 06:03:00 PM
STOP!!! you're making me jealous!!!  you are one lucky man
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Zwickey-Fever on May 08, 2016, 06:09:00 PM
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Originally posted by carbonflyr:
STOP!!! you're making me jealous!!!  you are one lucky man
I ran out of excuses to be unhappy,,,,so why not move to a area rich in wildlife and great people,,
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: kennym on May 08, 2016, 06:23:00 PM
Great lookin country and great deer!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Warden609 on May 08, 2016, 06:38:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: ron w on May 08, 2016, 06:52:00 PM
Congrats.........looks like a pretty cool place you have........   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Zwickey-Fever on May 08, 2016, 07:13:00 PM
Thanks everybody,,,It is truly my dream come true. The coyotes, deer, turkey and pheasants here are unbelievable. My only regret is that I did not make the move sooner!!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Mr. fingers on May 08, 2016, 07:14:00 PM
Good for you! Making it happen and living the dream!".......may I should move to Iowa   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Hud on May 08, 2016, 07:17:00 PM
That is terrific, congrats on your find.
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on May 08, 2016, 07:30:00 PM
Yes sir , Living the Dream....

,,,Sam,,,
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Zwickey-Fever on May 08, 2016, 07:53:00 PM
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Here's some trail cam pics,,The camera is about 50 yards from my house.
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: CoachBGriff on May 08, 2016, 08:00:00 PM
Congrats on a beautiful property!  

My wife and I were able to buy 26 acres a few years ago, and it's not much for hunting, but even owning a little chunk of land is a great feeling.

I hope you have many years to enjoy your ground!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Jason Kendall on May 08, 2016, 09:32:00 PM
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: SKITCH on May 08, 2016, 09:46:00 PM
NICE!!   Congrats.  Welcome to Trad Gang.
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: jsparky93 on May 08, 2016, 09:55:00 PM
Great pics!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Zwickey-Fever on May 08, 2016, 10:00:00 PM
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Originally posted by SKITCH:
NICE!!   Congrats.  Welcome to Trad Gang.
I was here before but had some things to take care of but thanks Skitch!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Zwickey-Fever on May 08, 2016, 10:02:00 PM
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Originally posted by jsparky93:
Great pics!
Thanks jssparky! What part of Iowa are you from?
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Fletcher on May 08, 2016, 10:06:00 PM
Congrats on building your dream!  Welcome to the Gang.
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Zwickey-Fever on May 08, 2016, 10:11:00 PM
Thanks Fletcher,,,wish I done it sooner!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: on May 08, 2016, 10:13:00 PM
Man, that's just awesome!

Bisch
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Homey88 on May 08, 2016, 10:39:00 PM
That is really awesome!!!!! Great property and great deer! Hope you tag a monster!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: KSCATTRAPR on May 08, 2016, 11:11:00 PM
Wow, looks like a little piece of heaven! You sir are a lucky man, congrats!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: hnt2mch on May 08, 2016, 11:28:00 PM
congrats!!I too am trying to fulfill that same dream hopefully I am closing on a small track of land and a small house in west central Alabama a few more years working then moving there for the duration.   :pray:
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: J-dog on May 09, 2016, 07:02:00 AM
That is too awesome! Congrats on the move, the deer and living y'all's dream!

J
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on May 09, 2016, 07:18:00 AM
Congrats. Great Looking place you have.  congrats on the deer as well.
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: KentuckyTJ on May 09, 2016, 08:45:00 AM
Welcome from Kentucky!

Great place. Have a local farmer plant those fields in corn and beans every year and watch the place produce some dandies.
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Lefty on May 09, 2016, 09:17:00 AM
Welcome to Iowa!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: CRM_95 on May 09, 2016, 10:09:00 AM
That's awesome!! Congrats.
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Nantahala Nut on May 09, 2016, 10:57:00 AM
I left southeast PA (Elizabethtown) for greener pastures too. Ended up in the Smoky mountains of NC. Didn't buy a large piece of land because there is literally more public land here than I could cover in a lifetime.

What town were you from? I'm guessing you left for a lot of the same reasons I did.
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: KyStickbow on May 09, 2016, 11:00:00 AM
Congrats...u have a beautiful place!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Bernie B. on May 09, 2016, 12:32:00 PM
Welcome to Iowa!  You have a beautiful property!  Congrats on your doe and buck last fall.  With the looks of those sheds you'll have some great hunting this fall also!     :clapper:

Bernie
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on May 09, 2016, 07:13:00 PM
Welcome to Iowa!!!!!

Being born and raised an Iowa Farm Boy has huge benefits when hunting is in your soul!!

   :campfire:
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Sawpilot 75 on May 09, 2016, 08:05:00 PM
Let me first say congrats to you and your wife. I recently spent some time in southern Iowa looking at a couple farms. Your reality is my dream. I hope to own a piece of ground in Iowa in the future. I was blown away when I was out there. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Zwickey-Fever on May 09, 2016, 09:13:00 PM
Thanks everybody. For me it's a dream come true. The beans will be going in as soon as it drys up TJ. Last November I had two bruisers going toe to toe right in my front yard early in the morning. LOL. I could not be happier.
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Barry Wensel on May 10, 2016, 08:59:00 PM
Can I have permission to hunt your new place?      :goldtooth:      bw
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Ben Nicholson on May 10, 2016, 09:57:00 PM
Welcome to Iowa!  Be sure to come up to the state trad shoot Memorial Day weekend.
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Zwickey-Fever on May 10, 2016, 10:40:00 PM
Thanks Ben! I will to look into it but getting away from work or working here may be a issue. I still trying to get my chestnut trees in.
I will hang a stand for you Barry!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Barry Wensel on May 10, 2016, 11:20:00 PM
I prefer low ladder stands brushed in and shot distances about 12 to 15 yds. Ha. Thanks buddy. BW
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: CDK on May 10, 2016, 11:30:00 PM
Congrats...nice looking base camp! Green Acres is the place to be....
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Zwickey-Fever on May 11, 2016, 04:22:00 AM
Got it Barry!!   ;)   Sounds like a 60's sitcom Chris??,,   :biglaugh:   !
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: PICKNGRIN on May 11, 2016, 06:50:00 AM
Welcome to Iowa!!  Coming up on Memorial Day weekend the Iowa Traditional Bowhunters Society will have their 2 day shoot at Eldora, Iowa.  Come check it out!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on May 11, 2016, 01:17:00 PM
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Originally posted by Barry Wensel:
I prefer low ladder stands brushed in and shot distances about 12 to 15 yds. Ha. Thanks buddy. BW
:confused:    :readit:    :biglaugh:
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: on May 11, 2016, 01:36:00 PM
I have a couple of newer ladder stands that you can set up for Barry.  You won't have to set one for me, I will just sit along a creek or brushy bottom and watch minnows and birds.  Unless of course if you have too many does around, I would be willing to get a doe tag and help you out there.
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: nd chickenman on May 11, 2016, 01:41:00 PM
Looks like a paradise! Enjoy the heck out of it!!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Zwickey-Fever on May 11, 2016, 09:44:00 PM
Last year, opening bow season morning came and all I could think of in disbelief, I am finally in Iowa bow hunting!! It wasn't easy to get here. I flown out here countless times looking at houses. Came close to closing the deal on 3 other homes but things fell through as they do sometimes. One home was a complete loss due a flood. I flew out of Philadelphia to Des Moines to see this house that I live in now along with 3 other houses with my realtor. I got in on  Friday afternoon. I had the addresses so I wanted to take a look. So I drove south towards Albia. I pulled off the paved road, seen countless deer off the gravel road. When I pulled up, I remember saying to myself, look, some chickens are out. Here they was pheasants!! Haha. The house was empty so I took a walk around the house and property within sight of the house. Sean countless deer tracks on my walk. I walked up on the back deck that overlooks the standing corn field. I sat there for about a hour and a half and then watched 5 bucks walk out from the standing corn field about 60 yards off the deck. Without seeing the inside, I knew right there and then I found my home. Early the next morning I informed my realtor that I only need to see one home!!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: 23feetupandhappy on May 12, 2016, 09:11:00 AM
That's Awesome John, Happy For Ya   :archer:
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: maineac on May 12, 2016, 02:26:00 PM
Congrats on making a dream come true!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: jonsimoneau on May 14, 2016, 01:35:00 PM
Congrats! Iowa is where I wanna go as well.
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: subsonic on May 14, 2016, 03:26:00 PM
Nice Place and a great location!

Enjoy it!
Title: Re: Dreams do come true,,especially in Iowa
Post by: Tsalt on May 14, 2016, 03:35:00 PM
Awesome place and loved the pics.  Congrats on everything!