Iowa Trophy Hunts manages
over 5,000 acres in Southern Iowa in Zone 5. We conduct 100% fair
chase hunts on private property. We are located in the heart of big
whitetail country and have hand selected this area to base our deer hunting
operation. We have been guiding deer hunters full time for 6 years.
The terrain is broken fields with small timber lots, wooded draws
and fence lines, basically all farms have agriculture and some CRP.
Lodging and home cooked meals are provided on most hunts. Semi-guided
hunts may be available depending on the season. Lodging is in farm houses
with a maximum 6 hunters per house. We run two houses during our busiest
season.
We operate a small number of hunts per year with 100%
rebooking of clients. There are some openings due to the lottery system
for tags and the multiple gun seasons in Iowa. There are 3 gun seasons to
choose from in Iowa. The first shotgun/muzzleloader season starts the
first Saturday in December and runs for 5 days. The second
shotgun/muzzleloader season starts the second Saturday in December and runs for
a 9 day period. The late muzzleloader season goes until the second
Saturday in January. All gun hunts are sold as a five day hunt -
additional days may be added on a per case basis to the second gun and late
muzzleloader seasons. We prefer that the hunters book 2 years in advance,
applying for a preference point the first year, then the second year our hunters
are assured a gun tag for the season of their choice. We may be able to
take bookings one year in advance depending on scheduling.
All
information about deer hunting in Iowa can be found at http://www.iowadnr.com/wildlife/index.html
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The application period for non resident deer hunters is usually
the first Saturday in May through the 1st of June. Applications can be
taken over the phone at 1 800 367 1188 or by applying online at https://www4.wildlifelicense.com/ia/start.php
A
$1000 deposit is required for a booking. The hunter is responsible for
applying for his/her tag. Failing to apply for a preference point or your
deer tag will result in the loss of your deposit. A change of season or dates
may result in the loss of your deposit.
2009 Deer Season
Youth Sep
20 - Oct 5
Disabled Sep 20 - Oct 5
Archery
Oct 1 - Dec 5
Dec 22 - Jan
10
Muzzleloader
Early Oct 11 - 19
Late Dec 22 - Jan 10
Shotgun
First Dec 6 -
10
Second Dec 13 - 21
First Gun Season = 3,500.00
Second Gun Season = 3,000.00
Late Muzzleloader = 2,500.00