Iowa Whitetail Hunting Trips

No rifle hunting is allowed in Iowa. This state only allows shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun and archery seasons. The archery hunt is possibly the best whitetail deer hunting in the world, but it has gotten very difficult to draw a tag (but it’s worth the wait). Since archery tags have become so difficult to draw an archery tag, the gun hunts have been exceptional because some farms go nearly un-hunted until the firearms seasons.

All Iowa deer hunting is by draw only. We can help you apply.
Archery hunts are pre, and post rut in October through November.
Gun hunts are in December.
Muzzleloader hunts go late-December through early January.
Giant bucks hit the ground in every Iowa deer hunting season.

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Iowa deer hunting is considered by many hunters as the heavyweight of Midwestern whitetail states. Iowa ranks #2 according to both the Pope and Young and Boone and Crockett records, even though it gives out the least amount of tags of any other state excluding Kansas. Many hunters consider Iowa to be the best state in the Midwest for trophy whitetails.

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Iowa Whitetail Hunting Lodge in Zone 5

This outfitter offers premier deer hunts in Iowa and Missouri and has had proven success, and an impeccable reputation since 1990.

This Iowa Zone 5 deer hunting outfitter has some of the best deer hunting ground in Iowa and in Missouri. Many of the young deer that will easily score 125 to 135 inches. However, those same deer will score 150 to 200 inches if allowed to grow. Because of this they have instituted a minimum antler size of 140 inches for 10 points, and 135 inches for 8 points.

They manage the land for trophy bucks with strict management policies that protect the natural genetics.
Great meals and accommodations.
They manage roughly 5,000 acres in Iowa, and 6,500 acres in Missouri.
They farm the land as well and manipulate the crops for the best deer hunting possible.

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Missouri is a state that is filled with some outstanding hunting opportunities. Best known for whitetail deer and wild turkey hunting, there is plenty of other hunting to be found including upland birds, and waterfowl.

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1 review for Iowa Whitetail Hunting Trips

Rated 5 out of 5

Charlie Green – 14/12/2020

I had a great hunt in Iowa. I saw a lot of bucks every day. I got a good look at the biggest whitetail buck I have ever seen, a true monster!

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Iowa hunters are chosen by a draw system, and they do have preference points.

Hunter safety certificate may be required if born on or after January 1, 1967.
No rifle hunting is allowed in Iowa. Iowa only allows shotgun, muzzleloader, handgun and archery seasons.
Archery Season: 4th week October, through November
Shotgun/ Muzzleloader Seasons:
- 1st Season begins the first Saturday in December
- 2nd Season begins the second Saturday in December
- Late December through early January (muzzleloader only)

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Our hunt was excellent.

We saw bucks every day along with all other sorts of wildlife. Mountain goats, bears, and foxes were common sights. Fishing and crabbing was special bonus. The food was excellent, the crew was amazing. Outdoors International did a great job of finding exactly what we were looking for.

Jesse Neveau

What an amazing experience!

The hunting lodge was out of this world!, Rooms, food and the scenery were all A+. Our guide was exceptional and had us on Shiras moose all five days. We saw over 30 total with at least 10 bulls. They had a plan for everything including taxidermy and game processing.