Gene, good point you make, never looked at it like that.
This year was the first year I was eligable for a land owner tag. While I didn't get one, as our piece of property isn't well managed yet, they are very reasonable. Taking one or two bucks a year off the small parcel is about all it can handle.
Hoping you guys draw. Best hunting is along the river and southeast portions. I hunted a piece in southwest iowa and saw tons of deer. I didn't see a deer i wanted, but it was great to see some new terrain!