Recent content by 4evernovember

Fishbonker.........FYI Tom Litchfield, the State Deer Biologist for Iowa, nearly lot his job over the article and interview. He received a written reprimand from his Wildlife Supervisor, along with the possibility of termination of his job. This reprimand goes into his permanent file, which is...

Scott.....too many country singers getting tags already. You might have to give rapping a go, "know what I'm sayin?" Goin to Iowaa Goin to get me some play Getta hunt with the Drury's Might even go to some breweries When a big buck comes along Gonna git him for a song And you can...

In regard to the letter I sent to the Governor with contact e-mails for them, phone numbers for the wildlife chief, and meeting times and dates with the DNR commissioners, how many people that read this letter actually took the time to email or call any of these individuals and voice their...

Public meetings Natural Resource Commission (NRC) Upcoming Optional Meetings: January 22, 2014, 8:30am - Legislative Open House, Legislative Dining Hall - Des Moines, IA 12:00pm - NRC / EPC Joint Meeting (Informational) - Des Moines, IA Upcoming Business Meeting :January 23, 2014 8:30am...

Reply from Marcus Branstad This is the letter I received from Marcus Branstad, word for word. I encourage everyone concerned about the deer numbers to attend the meetings. Tracy, Thank you for your letter dated December 26, 2013, regarding Deer numbers and Bowhunting. As a Natural...

This is a letter I received in the mail today. I scanned it, but for some reason I was unable to get it to copy to this thread so I am typing it just exactly as it is written. Seen a lettar some fellar on hear writ about deers an I thot I wuld add my to sents. Deer Guvner Ben meenin to rite...

Hardwood11.........In my case it was mostly EHD. I used the doe tags to balance the herd on my farm which was sorely needed with about a 1:1 sex ratio. I knew when to back off. The deer flourished and then the EHD hit back-to-back in 2012-2013. I lost 65 deer in 2012 and a few in 2013. Many...

One thing we as hunters can control is numbers of does shot. When the DNR began issuing nearly unlimited doe tags in the mid 2000's, it was absolutely needed for the health of the deer herd. I saw this as a tool to restore some balance to my farm, adjusting the buck-to-doe ratio to nearly 1:1...

Tony.......I agree. The focus should be narrowed, first and foremost, on significantly decreasing the number of doe tags in the state.

Below is a copy of the letter I am sending to Governor Branstad. Preaching to the choir accomplishes nothing. To all who may read this open letter on Iowa Whitetail website, and agree with it in whole or in part, I urge you to contact the individuals listed at the close of this letter. Be...

Hi, Paul! I was saddened and shocked to hear the news. Even though we have not met, I feel I know you well after following your writings for years. Impossible? Not really. It is crystal clear you lie your life for God, family, the land and helping others. That is quite the legacy. This...

I was in the Colorado Rockies on an elk hunt with no tv or radio. I didn't learn about it until I called home a few days later and then my brother and I headed home immediately.

I know Roger quite well. He is a really nice guy.

2 big does tonight-181

Two last night (173)