I've just got access to land in Clayton COunty Iowa, near Osterdock. Never hunted or have been in Iowa. We were granted access to friends land, if we get drawn. WHen is rut, and what to expect? They have a draw and more than likely we'd be hunting the first shotgun season. Any help is greatly appreciated.

hunting deer up their is basicaly the same as hunting in Texas, some area's hold more deer than others.. hunt the moon phases, same as ya would in Texas.. the biggest difference will be the weather, although lately they been having pretty mild winters, some area's don't skimp with the corn & food plot's, again depending on the area u end up hunting.. ya might expect ta see bigger deer, do u have a shot gun with rifle barrel? good luck with the draw, think you'll enjoy it..

Thought this was the TEXAS Hunting forum...Ask me something about TX hunting and I can probably help you out.

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Happy hunting and good luck in Iowa!

yep that's what it say's at the top of the screen, Texas Hunting Forum.. doesn't it ask's about Hunting in Clayton County Iowa? just put my glassess on.. in fine print it says: The Best Place in Texas ta Talk Hunting.. my mistake..

Rut is usually around 1st week of November. If you have never put in you probably won't be drawn the first go around. It's a great state to hunt, I'm gonna be putting in this year too.

I am in Iowa...my favorite is the 4th-14th. Good luck, tough to draw archery tag without points.

Thanks Gents!

A little off topic, I think we in Texas should make the IOWAN's draw to hunt down here. Out of state tag $578 with all included.

Iowa is easier to draw a firearm tag for out of staters but then again unit matters too. The MidWest is something else. No one can understand until they have been there. If hunting with a shotgun, it is important that you make it the 1st season because after the lead starts flying the deer go nocturnal quick. Best of luck to you getting drawn and better luck to you getting one of those monster MidWest deer on the ground.

Was there even a need for this? We are supposed to be friendly here.