Well guys When I look back at all the pre season scouting and observed many bucks on state and private…that was fun and enjoyable. Took plenty of good film and pictures what a blessing. On the other hand, My brother tells me I’m wrong and the bucks are there, well 11 cameras on 355 acres paints another story. In my years of hunting I will categorize properties as pass thrus or buck bonanzas. I believe the rut still happens but it’s a watered down version. I wish I could come back but I don’t believe it’s fair to my wife being away for an entire month already. The people who leased me the property provided a slew of mega buck pictures but not a single one of those bucks ever showed up on camera. I don’t like being played like a fool but we always have to be conscious of the fact there’s great deceivers in this leasing industry and they bank on the Iowa name to scam you. I have never been a complainer when it comes to deer hunting because most can’t do what I do regarding deer hunting. That’s why I’ve always shared my knowledge and tactics. When I worked for QDMA I had a board member tell me one time he had the power to ruin anyones career by a simple phone call. That told me there’s people in this world who can’t play fair. They only want to win. Winning in the deer woods is all about challenges and some are easy and some are tuff. Had I’d not lease this property my season might have been different…I was sold a bill of goods and I was on the receiving end of deception. These two fellas - one from Wisconsin and the other from Iowa will either come clean or suffer the legal consequences in restitution and reputation. Like I mentioned earlier when your out in centerfield bleacher’s and all the action is happening at home plate your never in the game if you can’t adjust to buck patterns, travel routes, and bedding. I pride myself on narrowing down a game plan on a resident buck - let me remind you if there isn’t resident bucks on a given property your better off buying a lottery ticket and staying home sitting on the couch. An Iowa tag isn’t a lottery ticket - it’s a pathway to observing natures finest in the deer woods and I mean everything associated with deer behaviors. In Michigan you’ll rarely see does open up scrapes before the bucks - rarely see a 4yr old buck or older, My 2022 experience here in Iowa has been greatly satisfied and after suffering a bad heart attach last October 20th while out hunting I’m so appreciative my doctor help get me back into shape…I lost weight and my blood pressure is awesome. Just being back in the game at my age is a wonderful feeling. I don’t have anyone else my age with the desire or determination to get out in the deer woods. Some think I’m overboard with deer hunting - so be it - I don’t drink, smoke, gamble or any other weakness the world is serving. Alls I know is those relatives who brought me into the hunting sports created a bond only some understand. A fellowship with those who love the sport and the fellowship that goes along with it
May the Magic of the Whitetail
forever Enrich Your Life
Silvio