Iowa Tags
#12
RE: Iowa Tags
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.
#13
Banned
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: IOWA/25' UP
Posts: 7,145
RE: Iowa Tags
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.
#14
RE: Iowa Tags
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
Ya, I know. I'm bitter. Feeling a little better after that rant, but still bitter. ha, ha
#15
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Warren County NJ USA
Posts: 3,899
RE: Iowa Tags
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