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arkmo
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Having just returned from Iowa and the opening of the shotgun season, I wanted relay some thoughts after reading this forum for the last several months. Firstly, I have been to Iowa several times, but never to hunt. My first concerns were, in no particular order, that as an NR I would not be welcome. Secondly, I was concerned that the opening morning would be much like it is in my home state, which is to say an army of orange, guns blazing, camper kingdoms, four wheelers, horses, mules, marching bands and general chaos.
Actually (and NOT surprisingly), we found the people of Iowa to be as friendly and helpful as during my normal summer vacations. In fact, everyone we met went out of their way to help us. My dad, (70 years old), said it reminded him of "the old days". On opening morning, I heard only sporadic shooting (no one told us the natives actually started around 9am ; ). At any rate, we did'nt take a deer while there, although we passed on several. One thing for sure, Iowa is paradise to live or hunt. If I am ever able to afford it again (very expensive) I would love to go back and bow hunt.
So, thanks to all the folks on this site and in SW Iowa! Till next year, The Chief
Actually (and NOT surprisingly), we found the people of Iowa to be as friendly and helpful as during my normal summer vacations. In fact, everyone we met went out of their way to help us. My dad, (70 years old), said it reminded him of "the old days". On opening morning, I heard only sporadic shooting (no one told us the natives actually started around 9am ; ). At any rate, we did'nt take a deer while there, although we passed on several. One thing for sure, Iowa is paradise to live or hunt. If I am ever able to afford it again (very expensive) I would love to go back and bow hunt.
So, thanks to all the folks on this site and in SW Iowa! Till next year, The Chief