Thesouthpaw wrote:I plan to apply for a southern zone this year with four points. I'm definitely curious to see if it lives up to the hype compared to public on neighboring states.
If you go zone 5 hit me up
Thesouthpaw wrote:I plan to apply for a southern zone this year with four points. I'm definitely curious to see if it lives up to the hype compared to public on neighboring states.
TN Whitetail Freak wrote:Thesouthpaw wrote:I plan to apply for a southern zone this year with four points. I'm definitely curious to see if it lives up to the hype compared to public on neighboring states.
If you go zone 5 hit me up
wmihunter wrote:I have 4 points and plan to draw zone 5 too
Moose wrote:You have alot better odds with a confrontation with big bucks BUT you still have to know how to hunt them. Just because the opportunity is better doesn't mean it's a guarantee. All the hunting practices still apply.
Moose wrote:You have alot better odds with a confrontation with big bucks BUT you still have to know how to hunt them. Just because the opportunity is better doesn't mean it's a guarantee. All the hunting practices still apply.
Dewey wrote:Moose wrote:You have alot better odds with a confrontation with big bucks BUT you still have to know how to hunt them. Just because the opportunity is better doesn't mean it's a guarantee. All the hunting practices still apply.
Exactly. I hunted Iowa last season for almost 5 full weeks and ended up eating my tag due to holding out for something really special. I saw a few that met my criteria but it just didn’t work out. No shortage of effort on my part just certain circumstances prevented a shot. That’s hunting and there are no guarantees even in Iowa. I think a lot of guys head there thinking there are Booners hiding behind every tree. Hate to break it to everyone but even in Iowa they’re pretty darn hard to find there on public.
seazofcheeze wrote:Dewey wrote:Moose wrote:You have alot better odds with a confrontation with big bucks BUT you still have to know how to hunt them. Just because the opportunity is better doesn't mean it's a guarantee. All the hunting practices still apply.
Exactly. I hunted Iowa last season for almost 5 full weeks and ended up eating my tag due to holding out for something really special. I saw a few that met my criteria but it just didn’t work out. No shortage of effort on my part just certain circumstances prevented a shot. That’s hunting and there are no guarantees even in Iowa. I think a lot of guys head there thinking there are Booners hiding behind every tree. Hate to break it to everyone but even in Iowa they’re pretty darn hard to find there on public.
Just curious what your criteria was? I'd imagine in 5 weeks you had to see a few nice bucks, were your looking for a 150+, 160+, bigger?
Tim H wrote:I put in for a tag this upcoming season and really hope to draw. It's pretty exciting since I've been waiting for over 4 years for this.
Dewey wrote:seazofcheeze wrote:Dewey wrote:Moose wrote:You have alot better odds with a confrontation with big bucks BUT you still have to know how to hunt them. Just because the opportunity is better doesn't mean it's a guarantee. All the hunting practices still apply.
Exactly. I hunted Iowa last season for almost 5 full weeks and ended up eating my tag due to holding out for something really special. I saw a few that met my criteria but it just didn’t work out. No shortage of effort on my part just certain circumstances prevented a shot. That’s hunting and there are no guarantees even in Iowa. I think a lot of guys head there thinking there are Booners hiding behind every tree. Hate to break it to everyone but even in Iowa they’re pretty darn hard to find there on public.
Just curious what your criteria was? I'd imagine in 5 weeks you had to see a few nice bucks, were your looking for a 150+, 160+, bigger?
160”+ I shot a good one there in 2016 so wasn’t afraid to really up my standards this time. Too be honest a solid 150” would have been tough to pass though especially later in rut. That’s a great buck even in Iowa.
This one for sure would have gotten an arrow. Never seen him while on stand.
greenhorndave wrote:Tim H wrote:I put in for a tag this upcoming season and really hope to draw. It's pretty exciting since I've been waiting for over 4 years for this.
Good luck Tim! What zone?
I don’t know why I haven’t put in for preference the last few years, but I got one this year. Hopefully I’ll draw in 2-3 more years.
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