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Title: Successful hunt in Iowa on Public Ground! W/My Silvertip
Post by: limbow on July 10, 2015, 10:36:00 AM
Myself and two other trad fellas drew archery tags for this Fall in region 5 of Iowa. We are concentrating on the Rathbun and Pella areas. Can anyone comment on their experiences hunting those areas? Any helpful information would be greatly appreciated.

Best,
Kevin in Michigan
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Post by: limbow on July 11, 2015, 07:04:00 AM
TTT     :campfire:
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Post by: soap creek on July 11, 2015, 07:29:00 AM
I've never hunted that area. You might try the Iowa Bowhunters Association site and find the area rep. for that area, he may be able to you give some tips. Also the Pella area is closer to Des Moines, that may be a concern. My family all came from the Rathbun area its less populated. Don't be afraid to nock some doors, you never know?
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Post by: soap creek on July 11, 2015, 11:23:00 AM
Kevin, you may also might want to look near Unionville, there's public hunting around there. Unionville has a small park with camp sites. Blakesburg is north of Unionville there's a lot of leased ground and trophy hunting in that area. Some of the big named hunters own ground near Blakesburg so private ground to hunt is hard to come by around there. If you have questions give me a pm.
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Post by: limbow on July 12, 2015, 07:31:00 AM
Thank you Greg, appreciate the insight. I have been pounding the pavement on the web and finding some good info, I was just hoping to get a fellow tradganger's perspective. We are planning to drive out for a few days and get the boots on the ground for some pre-season scouting.
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Post by: Sawpilot 75 on July 12, 2015, 07:51:00 AM
Lots of good public on Iowa. Iowa dnr has good maps on the website which should allow you to get away from people.
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Post by: Steve O on July 12, 2015, 09:40:00 AM
Kevin,

I was out in Zone 6 scouting last week. Some of the corn was 8' tall. Take your bug tamer suit. Mosquitos were out in force but no ticks at all compared to May. I picked dozens of tick off me in May.
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Post by: Kelly on July 12, 2015, 04:11:00 PM
There is some good public ground north of Unionville.
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Post by: FAV 52 on July 12, 2015, 11:03:00 PM
I have hunted around Chariton in the past camped in Red Haw park and hunted on the Chariton River south east of there ; public land . Another spot that I have hunted is north east of there again public land ; Stephens Forest . Harvested several nice deer and seen a couple real wall hangers . good luck
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Post by: limbow on July 13, 2015, 04:36:00 PM
Thanks fellas! Great advice Steve on the bug tamer..they are brutal this year. We have maps from  stick and string hunter friend of ours, he is 3 for 3 in the area we are going. He has provided some great insight as well. Should be a great hunt!
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Post by: jsparky93 on July 15, 2015, 07:58:00 PM
I live a few miles from lake Rathbun so I hunt the area a lot. It gets a lot of pressure,especially  during the rut but if you get away from the access points there is some good hunting. Another thing to consider is water level of the lake as it has a considerable impact on how easy areas are to access.
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Post by: limbow on October 19, 2015, 02:14:00 PM
So I am about 10 days out before I head to Iowa for my archery hunt. Any idea where I can find out the current status on crops harvested vs still standing?

Also looking for input on decoying deer while I am there. I am pretty in tune with my hunting ground s here in Michigan so I haven't decoyed much. I think having a decoy and set up could prove beneficial while hunting Iowa.

Can anyone comment on the Montana decoy's? They look pretty easy to back pack into a set.

Thanks in advance,
Kevin in Michigan
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Post by: on October 19, 2015, 02:37:00 PM
Never been hunting in Iowa, but just wanted to wish you good luck!

Bisch
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 19, 2015, 02:58:00 PM
Not sure what part of the state that your zone is in.

We haven't had a drop of rain in over 20 days and the farmers have been harvesting like crazy.....
A lot of crops have been harvested already although im not sure on the % numbers.

Im on the Eastern side and id say its about half out.

Decoying works just like grunting on a grunt tube.
Sometimes it works, sometimes they could care less.
I don't have any experience with the Montana Decoys but have used a Carry Lite quit a bit with some moderate success.

When it works you will see deer do things that you've never seen before    :thumbsup:

Any more questions just ask away!
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Post by: northener on October 19, 2015, 05:01:00 PM
no rain  ----harvest in full swing --- 10 days out till you arrive  My guess crops will be all out.  Here in Mn farmers are just about done with everything  just tillage left.
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Post by: Yellow Dog on October 19, 2015, 06:09:00 PM
Sent you a PM.
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Post by: JohnV on October 20, 2015, 03:03:00 PM
In Zone 6 most of the soybeans have been combined.  Some of the corn as well.
Title: Re: Successful hunt in Iowa on Public Ground! W/My Silvertip
Post by: limbow on October 31, 2015, 02:20:00 PM
Got it done this morning on Public ground in Iowa. I'll have to wait to upload pics tonight, I'm too tired to upload them from my iPhone!!! 12 point , 6 yard shot with my 62" Silvertip 3pc Longbow. Both lungs and clipped the heart! Arrow was tipped with a Wensel Woodsman Elite .
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Post by: mparks on October 31, 2015, 02:39:00 PM
Way to go! Can't wait to see him.
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Post by: Keith Zimmerman on October 31, 2015, 02:55:00 PM
Congrats!  Waiting for pics....
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Post by: KyStickbow on October 31, 2015, 02:58:00 PM
Congrats!
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Post by: goingoldskool on October 31, 2015, 03:05:00 PM
Outstanding!  Congratulations,  brother.

Waiting for the story and pics!

God bless,

Rodd
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Post by: on October 31, 2015, 03:16:00 PM
Can't wait for pics!

Congrats,

Bisch
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Post by: JJB on October 31, 2015, 03:21:00 PM
Awesome! Sleep can wait, we need pics!    :thumbsup:  
-Jay
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Post by: Tater on October 31, 2015, 04:11:00 PM
Congrats.......   :campfire:
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Post by: Bob Abeln on October 31, 2015, 04:31:00 PM
Congrats, that is just awesome for a out of state hunter. Can't wait to see him.
Title: Re: Successful hunt in Iowa on Public Ground! W/My Silvertip
Post by: Yellow Dog on October 31, 2015, 04:39:00 PM
:clapper:    :clapper:    :clapper:  can't wait for pics and details.
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Post by: Bernie B. on October 31, 2015, 05:19:00 PM
Looking forward to this one!  Congratulations!     :clapper:

Bernie
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Post by: kleine on October 31, 2015, 07:23:00 PM
Congrats, can't wait to see what he looks like.
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Post by: Matty on October 31, 2015, 08:27:00 PM
Super congrats!! Bring on the photos!!
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Post by: Ragin Bull on October 31, 2015, 08:40:00 PM
Congrats, I should be hunting Iowa next year.    :campfire:
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Post by: Nuctech on October 31, 2015, 08:42:00 PM
Congratulations!
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Post by: 23feetupandhappy on October 31, 2015, 08:42:00 PM
:campfire:    :archer:
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Post by: jsparky93 on October 31, 2015, 08:47:00 PM
Awesome!!!
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Post by: kennym on October 31, 2015, 08:54:00 PM
Excellent, waitin on pics!!  :)
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Post by: wislnwings on October 31, 2015, 09:44:00 PM
Congrats.
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on October 31, 2015, 11:42:00 PM
Congrats, looking forward to the story!
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Post by: Sockrsblur on November 01, 2015, 05:05:00 AM
Wow... Pictures!
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Post by: Homey88 on November 01, 2015, 06:15:00 AM
Congrats to you! Well done!
Title: Re: Successful hunt in Iowa on Public Ground! W/My Silvertip
Post by: KAZ on November 01, 2015, 07:04:00 AM
Woohoo, bring on the pics....  :archer2:
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Post by: Whip on November 01, 2015, 08:06:00 AM
I saw that on FB - what a stud!
Congrats! I have enough points for that unit next year.  May have to pick your brain!
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Post by: Izzy on November 01, 2015, 08:19:00 AM
Looking forward to a pic, congrats!
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Post by: Jayrod on November 01, 2015, 08:44:00 AM
C'mon this is torture!!we need pics!!
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on November 01, 2015, 08:49:00 AM
Yes we do need pics...

,,,Sam,,,
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Post by: maineac on November 01, 2015, 09:36:00 AM
Congrats!! I'll be checking back to see your trophy!
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Post by: Caughtandhobble on November 01, 2015, 10:20:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Yellow Dog:
 :clapper:      :clapper:      :clapper:   can't wait for pics and details.
x2
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Post by: limbow on November 01, 2015, 10:20:00 AM
Will someone please post them if I email them to you?
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Post by: Whip on November 01, 2015, 10:26:00 AM
Sure, send them to me at ijlasch@gmail.com
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Post by: limbow on November 01, 2015, 10:27:00 AM
I can text them to someone, post your ph# if you can assist  :)
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Post by: limbow on November 01, 2015, 10:30:00 AM
Sent them to you Whip, thank you
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Post by: Dewey11 on November 01, 2015, 10:31:00 AM
Please hurry whip, headed to church in a few and can't wait any longer
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Post by: Whip on November 01, 2015, 10:52:00 AM
Here we go!  
 (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/Kevin%20Osworth%20-%20Iowa.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/Jlasch/media/Kevin%20Osworth%20-%20Iowa.jpg.html)

 (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/Kevin%20Osworth%2010-31-2015%2010-11-044.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/Jlasch/media/Kevin%20Osworth%2010-31-2015%2010-11-044.jpg.html)

 (http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y80/Jlasch/Kevin%20Osworth%2010-31-2015%2010-11-056.jpg) (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/Jlasch/media/Kevin%20Osworth%2010-31-2015%2010-11-056.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Successful hunt in Iowa on Public Ground! W/My Silvertip
Post by: Dewey11 on November 01, 2015, 10:55:00 AM
Awesome! Congrats on a great deer especially public ground
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Post by: Jayrod on November 01, 2015, 10:57:00 AM
Greatbuck!!! Congrats
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Post by: wasapt on November 01, 2015, 11:06:00 AM
Great  buck!
Title: Re: Successful hunt in Iowa on Public Ground! W/My Silvertip
Post by: limbow on November 01, 2015, 11:24:00 AM
Thank you Whip!!
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Post by: Homey88 on November 01, 2015, 11:26:00 AM
Man great buck! Congrats to you! Glad it all came together for you!
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Post by: cacciatore on November 01, 2015, 12:44:00 PM
Nice buck,great bow of choice!
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Post by: Mike Gerardi on November 01, 2015, 01:16:00 PM
Very nice buck.
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Post by: goingoldskool on November 01, 2015, 01:17:00 PM
That's worth the wait!  Congratulations brother!

God bless,

Rodd
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Post by: Warden609 on November 01, 2015, 01:36:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: akdd on November 01, 2015, 02:19:00 PM
Congratulations Kevin, way to get it done.   :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: KAZ on November 01, 2015, 02:48:00 PM
Well done.... Great buck! Happy for you!
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Post by: Jerry Jeffer on November 01, 2015, 02:50:00 PM
real dandy. Congrats!    :thumbsup:
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Post by: JJB on November 01, 2015, 04:29:00 PM
Very well done, congratulations!
-Jay
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Post by: NANUK on November 01, 2015, 04:47:00 PM
Congrats!!!  That's a bruiser!!!
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Post by: MR BILL SHORTY on November 01, 2015, 06:15:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :archer:
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Post by: Big Ed on November 01, 2015, 06:53:00 PM
Very nice!!
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Post by: Walt Francis on November 01, 2015, 07:01:00 PM
Congratulations on the nice buck, you done gooxd....really good!
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Post by: Jimscol on November 01, 2015, 07:08:00 PM
Very impressive, congratulations.
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Post by: Terry Green on November 01, 2015, 07:10:00 PM
Yeah boy!!!!
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Post by: DanielB89 on November 01, 2015, 07:32:00 PM
congrats!
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Post by: Carcajou on November 01, 2015, 08:10:00 PM
great Buck, Kev!
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Post by: limbow on November 01, 2015, 09:37:00 PM
Thanks to all in the Tradgang community!! It means a great deal to me to share this hunt with all of you. Especially my Schafer Silvertip trad brothers and sisters!!

Thanks again for those who shared their insight and thank you Whip for getting the pics uploaded while I try to fill my doe tag  :)
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Post by: Bernie B. on November 01, 2015, 09:45:00 PM
That's a great buck!  Congratulations!  When you get time we all would like to hear your story!     :thumbsup:

Bernie
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Post by: Altiman94 on November 01, 2015, 10:42:00 PM
Great buck and congrats to you!  Glad you were able to have a successful hunt in Iowa.  There are people who have hunted here their whole life and not taken a buck of that size!  Very well done.
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Post by: Basinboy on November 01, 2015, 10:56:00 PM
Very nice!!! Congrats
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Post by: Flingblade on November 01, 2015, 11:18:00 PM
Congrats on a great public land buck!!  A great buck anywhere but even more impressive on public ground!  I'll be in Iowa next year!  Can't wait, it is the motherland of deer hunting!
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on November 01, 2015, 11:18:00 PM
Very nice buck, congrats!
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Post by: CDR on November 01, 2015, 11:45:00 PM
Great buck Kevin, congrats!!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Morning Star on November 02, 2015, 09:30:00 AM
Very nice,congrats!
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Post by: Dave Pagel on November 02, 2015, 10:43:00 AM
Great job Oz!  I think I have 6 or 7 points in Iowa.  I may have to pick your brain soon.

D.P.
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Post by: md126 on November 02, 2015, 01:03:00 PM
Nice job Kevin!  He's a keeper
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Post by: rastaman on November 02, 2015, 02:42:00 PM
Way to go sir!   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on November 02, 2015, 03:03:00 PM
Wow nice buck!!!!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on November 02, 2015, 03:29:00 PM
Dandy Buck, Congrats.
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Post by: Chromebuck on November 02, 2015, 05:55:00 PM
That's a dandy Kevin!  Congrats!
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Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on November 03, 2015, 12:03:00 AM
Well done sir , Congrats......

,,,Sam,,,
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Post by: Tsalt on November 03, 2015, 03:10:00 PM
Awesome buck!  Congrats!
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Post by: BenM on November 03, 2015, 03:19:00 PM
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Post by: Colotrad on November 03, 2015, 09:15:00 PM
Beautiful buck.  Nice job Kevin!!
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Post by: JD Page 1965 on November 05, 2015, 09:06:00 AM
Nice buck! Put a personal best buck on the ground with my Schafer Nov 1st. No clue on how to post a photo though.
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Post by: limbow on November 08, 2015, 09:41:00 AM
Made it back from Iowa safe and sound late last evening. WOW!!! I have never seen anything like Iowa before as it pertains to Whitetails. It is truly The Land of Giants. The other two trad hunters that I went with were not able to tag a buck on this trip. They plan to head back in a few weeks and I am certain it will come together for them. They both had opportunities at 140" plus deer on several occasions but didn't connect.

I wouldn't classify myself as a trophy hunter, I have taken all varieties of bucks and doe with trad gear. But... If you are looking for great buck to doe ratio and non-stop action then you need to give Iowa some attention. It truly is a special place. The folks in Iowa are incredibly welcoming and friendly to boot!
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