Guidelines and Regulations
There are no guarantees!! The only thing you can be sure of is that we will give you every opportunity to harvest an animal.
A 50% deposit is required when the hunt is booked. The remaining portion will be due upon arrival. There are no trophy fees or fees for not meeting antler requirements. We ask that nothing less than an eight pointer or a buck with 120 inches of antler be taken, but no penalty will be imposed for a lesser deer.
All hunters are required to bring and wear a safety harness while hunting in any treestand.
The state of Iowa issues two tags to each non-resident hunter. You will receive an either sex tag and also an anterless tag. If an animal is wounded we will make every effort to find the animal.
The majority of our stands are ladder stands. We do however encourage you to bring your own stands if you would like to. We don't allow any screw in steps.
Hunters will be responsible for obtaining their own hunting licenses. Non-residents need to apply over the phone, or online with the Iowa DNR. We will then find out from the DNR who received licenses and then get in touch with you. You can apply from the first Saturday in May to the first Sunday in June. After the application period is over the DNR will do a lottery draw and notify the hunters who were able to draw a license. If you apply as a group either everyone will receive a permit or nobody will. Spring Turkey licenses are applied for in the winter. Your license fees are not included in the price of the hunt. http://www.iowadnr.com/wildlife/index.html
During the hunting season weather conditions can vary a lot, so come prepared. We will talk with you shortly before your hunt to go over what weather conditions we are expecting during your hunt, so you can be as prepared as possible.
Because we do practice Quality Deer Management we encourage our hunters to take a mature doe as well as your buck.
Lodging is not included in the package. We will give you the names of places to stay in the area.
Transportation for harvested animals will be provided, but you may bring an ATV if you would like.