Where would you go?

[Iowa1]

Okay guys I'm looking for some input. I have freed up the first week in November this year for a spur of the moment trohy hunt with a bow (would go with rifle or gun too, but prefer bow.) I can travel and don't have many thousands to spend but I do not have time to scout so I need an outfitter and I can afford a reasonable one or maybe a little more if it is worth it for a true shot at a trophy. I'm looking for a place I have a legitimate shot at looking over a 150 or so. I know I can buy a tag over the counter in MO or NE, but not sure about Illinois.

If it was you, where would you go? Give me some detailed input since I have only a week or so to set this up.

 

[ILdeerslayer]

Iowa1, I live in Illinois and I have a little info for you. The DNR website says to access Non-Resident tags you need to call 1-888-673-7648. It is on a "First come, First serve" basis though. More info at that phone number or DNR site at http://dnr.state.il.us Then click on the Hunting link at the right side of the page. Good luck where-ever you decide to go!!!!! ILdeerslayer

 

[Iowa1]

Illinois nonresident arhery permits are sold out. Leaning towards northern missouri.

 

[boatman]

With such a short time frame, I would look right here in IA for an outfitter. There is a guy here in Oskaloosa (Kent Ostrem 641-673-5501) that has an outfitters service. He also makes Mahaska bows. Which are beutiful bows. If he cant help you he may know someone that can.

Just trying to help!

Boat

 

[Iowa1]

Thanks Boatman but I didn't draw an Iowa tag. After 30 years of bowhunting in Iowa while living there I sure don't need an outfitter there. Plus I hooked up with a couple guys on this site in a trade for a deer hunt in exchange for a bear hunt. Hopefully draw a tag next year. Leaning towards northern Missouri. Surprising no one has any advice on an outfitter good or bad.