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I attended a meeting in Grundy Cty this week that was geared towards CWD. Grundy had its first confirmed case this year. Nothing really new was revealed. Slowing the spread is still the goal. Interestingly they advocated having each dear harvested to be tested and if positive dispose of it and...

I bow hunt far northeast Iowa along with bow in east central Iowa and shotgun hunt southern Iowa. I’ve certainly seen far fewer deer in all areas. Not the chip shot doe hunts and multiple sightings of bucks anymore. Limited access with more and more ground purchased/leased for hunting. You’ll...

Possibly an old discussion and yes I did do a brief search. If it’s an old topic point me to the correct thread. What’s everyone’s thoughts on the new antler measurement requirements on Iowa tags? I/E antler size to age of deer relationship is the desired window to see through. I’m not sold on...

Let nature take its course. We humanoids can’t control as much as we’d like to think we can.

When thinking of herd management and the practices there of by chance does anyone ever think about the ultra high value put on trophy bucks and what that creates in regards to access. One could argue access has reduced dramatically statewide with the advent of trophy buck hunting from the sale...

Good morning, With Kramer’s in LaPorte City closing it’s doors does anyone know of a locker that has a similar product as Kramer’s peppered jerky?

NW Iowa fellas is cattle and confinement country. Think beyond crop farming. Gotta go somewhere with all the manure. Can’t expand animal production without a place to spread the liquid gold. And of course to build more building sites on.

That’s what I do with my cart. Tired of that trick also… No hoist users out here?

I’m getting tired of wrestling deer into the back of my pickup with no help. What’s the go-to hoist for a pickup receiver? I want a good one, no cheap junk brands. I’m not into making my own either. No, a cell phone to call for help is not what I’m looking for either. Everyone is always busy it...

All good reply’s. I’ve started my own business and as an owner/operator I can’t find enough hours in the day to complete all the work. To think I was worried about the phone ringing enough. Who knows if that workload plays out long term but I’m sure happy it has so far. That being said I think...

Almost everything is cyclical, it’ll come back around for public sector employees. For several years, 10 or better, I’ve had countless conversations regarding the pay and benefits of the public sector versus the private sector. The general theme has been the public has had an edge on the...

Thank you! I’m thinking about going with the Skull Hooker system. Mind you these racks aren’t trophy size but dang a lot of time, effort, tough lessons and excitement went into them. https://www.skullhooker.com/product-category/small-medium-game/

Management finally gave the green light to display the racks I’ve had stored in the crawl space for numerous years. They’re dusty and need to be cleaned and something to make them pop in appearance a little. Any recommendations out there?

Don’t seem to see as many deer harvests on here also. Same reasoning as the Classic? Maybe, but I don’t see as many deer harvests passed around from guys at work from friends, relatives and so on. Seems to me the quantity of big deer harvested has decreased. No way of quantifying it, just a hunch.

That’s right I’d listened to his show also that day and dang if could remember where and who....

If you receive the IA DNR emails they sent out an email a couple weeks back about the confiscation auction and that it was being held in Omaha and operated by a Nebraska auctioneer. Seemed odd to me so I shot a text off to the listed phone number to inquire as to why. Response was very quick and...

My take on the Classic this year, big wheeled trucks parked in the grass with Busch Latte cans on the ground... LOL, I was there for State Basketball.

I wouldn’t sweat it. Annoying? Yes, but don’t let it question your integrity and feel the need to rationalize the past to the rest of us. It’s his loss, he spoiled an opportunity long term to have dialogue and get away from everyday life talking shop about deer hunting.

I’ve gotten hooked on The Hunting Public show, no subscription to a channel or package needed. Anyway, the hunters like to ground hunt or tree hunt with a saddle. I’m kinda intrigued by the saddle and wonder what a super short bow would add to the set up. So does anyone manufacture a super short...

Ya, I’m not sure I’d like the Spider either from what I see.