Iowa no more Days!!!!! AWARDED

[Yellow Dog]

Well, I'll find out Friday the 18th if I drew a tag for Iowa. Been doing the preference point thing for the last 2 years and this was our third year when we applied in May. Harvested 20 plus deer with a bow here in Michigan and all but one were taken within 15 miles of home. This will be my one and only out of State hunt and I can't wait! Talking to the outfitter a couple of weeks ago and it sounds like they didn't get hit too hard with the flooding in Zone 5. Went through the "flood of the century" here in central Michigan in September of 1986, 17" of rain in 24 hours, so I hope and pray all is well with the folks in Iowa.

[John3]

Absolutly huge bucks in Iowa. If I ever go on another "trophy" deer hunt it will be in Iowa.

Let us know if the draw works out for you.

Good Luck.

john III

[Yellow Dog]

Plan is to hunt the Albia area if we draw.

[Steve O]

I've been checking 3 different ways since June 18 when "somebody" told me they were posting the draw.  I know I am going to draw because I had 3 points going into it, but I really want to see it in black and white!

[doug77]

I have lived in Iowa for 9 years and haven't seen a big buck yet.

doug77

[Steve H.]

I have 2 points going and in for Area 6.  Does that mean I am almost certain to draw?  I almost hope I just pull a point this year again since my fall just got busier when I drew a muskox tag in AK.

[George D. Stout]

doug77....in another five years no one will be able to hunt in Iowa, it will be cost probibitive for anyone but the very well to do.

[kctreeman]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed also.  If no luck just have to spend my time in north MO Cheaper tags and as many deer, just not the huge ones that I normally see around Creston, IA.

[Biggie Hoffman]

George ol buddy...that's the only reason I keep working..........

[IAOUTDOORSMAN]

Good luck on the tag.  I live about half an hour from Albia.  If that is where you are going to hunt there shouldn't be any issue with the flooding.  Due to heavy rains earlier in the year alot of the crops didn't get put in until late.  I've seen some big boys running around my area already.  The trick is finding them during the season.

[Steve O]

Steve H.

Not a sure thing with two points in Z6; three is a lock there though best as I can tell.

[Kelly]

Who is the Outfitter in the Albia area?

[Wampus]

My brother and I have two points and still waiting to hear on zone 5.  We plan to hunt near Garden Grove.

[Grabwad]

Man, I guess I didn't realize it was this tough! Does it ever happen that you get a tag on your first attempt?

I put in for Area 7 or 8 can't remember.

[Yellow Dog]

Here's the link for the outfitter we're booked with.

[Yellow Dog]

Opp's try it again. Here's the link for the outfitter we're booked with.

 http://soapcreekoutfitters.com/

[Lefty]

Good luck on the draw.  I am about an hour and a half east of Albia.  You should have any problems from the flood.  If you tag out early, with a big buck, don't forget about the small game.  Lots of rabbits and such around that area and just a little south.

[Morning Star]

I have lived in Iowa for 9 years and haven't seen a big buck yet.
 

Can't feel sorry, I've been here for 35 and haven't seen one yet.

[KELLEY40]

Yellow Dog,
If you draw a tag let me know.I'm south of Iowa City 25 miles.
About an hour North east of Albia.
Stop in.
There's always a cold pop or beer
Ron

[Ia Hawkeye]

Geez, you never offered me a beer!----