Iowa Scouting Trip July/August 2022/Sept

[Beeyuu]

Not sure where you're at in Iowa, but if you have a whole season to hunt I would be shocked if you don't get a chance at a 125-130+ this season honestly

 

[Beeyuu]

I hunt what in my opinion is some of the worst hunting in the state and have chances at bucks of this caliber every year. But I also spend a lot of time in the woods

 

[sureshot]

Sunset is around 6:40-6:45, depending on location, so legal shooting is around 7:10-7:15 FYI.

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[Silvio]

Forky's aren't for me unless I'm with my kids. You said two bucks came in but it was too dark for a shot, which, to me, implied you wanted to take a shot. That's where my question came from.

Well, I’m after a couple of bucks between this property and another…let me say I wouldn’t take a shot unless I could determine he was 160+. Also I’m not going to take a shot at the end of dusk it’s just to risky…there’s plenty of time left in the season to score so that’s why I’ve always been patient thru the yrs….today I hunted a pinch point which I calculated would produce good deer movement on a west wind…and it did. 5 does walked right underneath me and one yearling buck cut the trails perpendicular 50 yards south of my set up…only second day out so I’m looking. Forward to tomorrow then Friday with a good cold front coming in…

 

[Beeyuu]

Well, I’m after a couple of bucks between this property and another…let me say I wouldn’t take a shot unless I could determine he was 160+. Also I’m not going to take a shot at the end of dusk it’s just to risky…there’s plenty of time left in the season to score so that’s why I’ve always been patient thru the yrs….today I hunted a pinch point which I calculated would produce good deer movement on a west wind…and it did. 5 does walked right underneath me and one yearling buck cut the trails perpendicular 50 yards south of my set up…only second day out so I’m looking. Forward to tomorrow then Friday with a good cold front coming in…

Friday and Saturday should be good here this week.

 

[Silvio]

it’s been heating up everyday…the bucks are beginning to move and the cameras are a big help. Last nite on my way back to the cabin I almost hit a well known 200” deer…it was a close call. Yesterday morning I hunted a pinch point and had 11 deer walk underneath me…today I got up as usual to get ready for a hunt but the camera provided a good picture of an old buck… didn’t want to bump him so I decided to let him bed down and go in later today. I have today and tomorrow then leaving for home on Wednesday
Named this guy Bonehead

 

[Silvio]

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it’s been heating up everyday…the bucks are beginning to move and the cameras are a big help. Last nite on my way back to the cabin I almost hit a well known 200” deer…it was a close call. Yesterday morning I hunted a prince point and had 11 deer walk underneath me…today I got up as usual to get ready for a hunt but the camera provided a good picture of an old buck… didn’t want to bump him so I decided to let him bed down and go in later today. I have today and tomorrow then leaving for home on WednesdayView attachment 73419
Named this guy Bonehead

 

[Silvio]

I’ve had several bucks on camera broken up already…that’s a shocker
This deer would be dead back home in Michigan…passed him up tonite…lots of action…watched a buck(125) rub a tree for 15 minutes then walked up to 40 yards of my position and opened up a fresh scrape…it’s heating up as I mentioned earlier

 

[Silvio]

This was my last hunt until I come back on the 20th of this month. It was really windy tonite and the lite deer movement proved once again how really gusty days keep deer from moving around. I passed 5 bucks in 10 days of hunting…I had a great time by myself on this trip but will be here with my nephew when I return. The beans are being harvested and just about all the silage has been cut. It was amazing how much visibility there was today compared to yesterday… leaves are falling fast and buck activity is heating up…I’ll be hunting in Michigan and out of state this Nxt week…keep you all posted

 

[Silvio]

After getting many pictures of Issachar… he’s now on the hit list- I’m going to say he’s a least a 4yr old maybe 5 compared to my previous thoughts he was a young buck. He’s moved more than a half a mile from his summer early fall spot so we are trying to determine where he’s bedding. I can’t wait to go back Nxt week. Keep you guys posted as this season has brought me great satisfaction and patience. I’m very appreciative and grateful for regaining my health and stamina. I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t bow hunt that’s for sure. When you live in a state like Michigan and knowing that 95% of the bucks you pass will get shot leaving literally no yr to yr history and pursuit. Nonetheless, Iowa fills a void other hunting cultures can’t comprehend or adhere too. Gods blessed me with returned heath and appreciation for the outdoors…so bow hunting it is

 

[KYHunter]

View attachment 73641After getting many pictures of Issachar… he’s now on the hit list- I’m going to say he’s a least a 4yr old maybe 5 compared to my previous thoughts he was a young buck. He’s moved more than a half a mile from his summer early fall spot so we are trying to determine where he’s bedding. I can’t wait to go back Nxt week. Keep you guys posted as this season has brought me great satisfaction and patience. I’m very appreciative and grateful for regaining my health and stamina. I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t bow hunt that’s for sure. When you live in a state like Michigan and knowing that 95% of the bucks you pass will get shot leaving literally no yr to yr history and pursuit. Nonetheless, Iowa fills a void other hunting cultures can’t comprehend or adhere too. Gods blessed me with returned heath and appreciation for the outdoors…so bow hunting it is

Great looking buck! Interesting name choice for him. And particular reason for choosing it?

 

[hokiehunter373]

I don’t know what I’d do if I couldn’t bow hunt that’s for sure.

A thought that haunts me every day. Nothing besides family that I enjoy more.

 

[Silvio]

Great looking buck! Interesting name choice for him. And particular reason for choosing it?

It’s a biblical name…it’s true meaning is discernment and knowing what’s in front of you. Bucks of this caliber are great worriers and play the chess game of survival better than there competition. His genes are so evident on this farm many of the younger bucks carry the same antler frame where the antlers lay flat and go out wide before they begin to turn. If you notice his left ear is torn from fighting. Men of Issachar were great worriers that won every battle.

 

[Silvio]

A thought that haunts me every day. Nothing besides family that I enjoy more.

You know last yr I suffered a major heart attach while out hunting on Oct 20th. God had other plans for me. Those of you that know me personally know I’m a fighter with a never quit attitude. I’m grateful for all God has graced me with and all his protection. But I have to say nothing overshadows the unity and camaraderie on saddlehunters. I love the sharing and helping on our site. My doctor couldn’t believe how good of shape I was in..I lost weight, hiked my ass off all summer, and lowered my blood pressure - which I contribute to now having 3 100% wide open arteries…all in all I want to enjoy the season whether I shoot a buck or not - that’s the truth. Sharing my Iowa experience just might inspire you to the Nxt level…as Vince Lombardi Said “we didn’t loss - we ran out of Time”

 

[KYHunter]

It’s a biblical name…it’s true meaning is discernment and knowing what’s in front of you. Bucks of this caliber are great worriers and play the chess game of survival better than there competition. His genes are so evident on this farm many of the younger bucks carry the same antler frame where the antlers lay flat and go out wide before they begin to turn. If you notice his left ear is torn from fighting. Men of Issachar were great worriers that won every battle.

I recognized the name instantly but didn’t know the significance to you. I’m studying through the OT this fall and there’s some unique names for sure. Sounds like a very fitting name for a worthy opponent. Good luck!

 

[Beeyuu]

You know last yr I suffered a major heart attach while out hunting on Oct 20th. God had other plans for me. Those of you that know me personally know I’m a fighter with a never quit attitude. I’m grateful for all God has graced me with and all his protection. But I have to say nothing overshadows the unity and camaraderie on saddlehunters. I love the sharing and helping on our site. My doctor couldn’t believe how good of shape I was in..I lost weight, hiked my ass off all summer, and lowered my blood pressure - which I contribute to now having 3 100% wide open arteries…all in all I want to enjoy the season whether I shoot a buck or not - that’s the truth. Sharing my Iowa experience just might inspire you to the Nxt level…as Vince Lombardi Said “we didn’t loss - we ran out of Time”

Keep sharing I am enjoying following along!

 

[woodsdog2]

Keep sharing I am enjoying following along!

Same!

 

[hokiehunter373]

You know last yr I suffered a major heart attach while out hunting on Oct 20th. God had other plans for me. Those of you that know me personally know I’m a fighter with a never quit attitude. I’m grateful for all God has graced me with and all his protection. But I have to say nothing overshadows the unity and camaraderie on saddlehunters. I love the sharing and helping on our site. My doctor couldn’t believe how good of shape I was in..I lost weight, hiked my ass off all summer, and lowered my blood pressure - which I contribute to now having 3 100% wide open arteries…all in all I want to enjoy the season whether I shoot a buck or not - that’s the truth. Sharing my Iowa experience just might inspire you to the Nxt level…as Vince Lombardi Said “we didn’t loss - we ran out of Time”

I sure do remember and it's fantastic seeing you back at it. Enjoy following the journey.

One nitpicky note for ya: warriors, not worriers. Our team last year were worriers when your wife posted her message. You're a warrior getting back at it this year.

Good luck!

 

[Silvio]

I sure do remember and it's fantastic seeing you back at it. Enjoy following the journey.

One nitpicky note for ya: warriors, not worriers. Our team last year were worriers when your wife posted her message. You're a warrior getting back at it this year.

Good luck!

It’s the auto word replacement when typing I think but love it…

 

[Beeyuu]

It’s the auto word replacement when typing I think but love it…

Will you be hunting in Iowa tonight again Silvio?