I hunted an Iowa ranch once, then tried to lease it, but the owner died of cancer, and the family sold it piecemeal. He died when we tried to draw with 2 points, and we were some of the few who couldn't get it done with 2 pts. So I sit with 3, and am going to 4, as I have another hunt planned this fall. Don't like to go the outfitter route, but they are most of whats left after either buying or leasing everything on either side of the Iowa/Missouri border. That and professional ball players buying up ranches. Seen that too. I am afraid Iowa may have peaked a few years ago, if for nothing more than current limited access reasons. It's really sad.