Looking for Iowa deer Outfitter

[Fatback]

I am looking at the possibility of cashing in my Iowa points in 2025 for a gun hunt. Wanted to see if anybody could recommend a good outfitter in Iowa, preferably one that you’ve hunted with and have experience with. Thanks.

 

[everett]

Nathan Askew of @Bullet Safaris also hunts deer in Iowa. I’ve never deer hunted with him, but he has a very good reputation. He’s also a member here.
I know you are looking for firsthand experience, but just wanted to mention him if you haven’t looked at him before.

 

[Quest#1]

Following for 26 archery

 

[3chunter]

I got like 6 Iowa pts. Gonna bow hunt one day.

 

[MontanaPat]

I’m doing my first Iowa deer hunt in a few weeks. Late season muzzleloader Jan [emoji6]-[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]], it is an outfitted hunt that I got at an SCI banquet. Will write up a report and comment about the outfitter if they are a good option for others

 

[Brod]

5-6 years ago, I bowhunted with Brent at 4T Outfitting and will be going back in '25 with my son. You won't find much about him online as he does not advertise and stopped attending shows years ago. He strictly operates by word of mouth.

It is a small operation with meager accommodations however, he has large tracks of some of the best whitetail habitat I've seen. It is well managed with low hunting pressure in the best region of the state. A quality hunt.

With that said, I doubt he would have any gun openings for '25 but, it wouldn't hurt to check. I have not gun hunted with him but, I'd imagine it would be equally rewarding.

On a separate note, if I was not bowhunting, I would probably choose muzzleloader season over gun season. You really need that cold January weather to get those big bucks up and moving every 4 hours to see them. The December gun hunts can be frustrating if it's not cold enough and the big ones are strictly nocturnal. If you're really wanting the gun season, choose 2nd season as it's a little longer and a little colder than first season.

Send me a PM if you need more information.

 

[Bullet Safaris]

Nathan Askew of @Bullet Safaris also hunts deer in Iowa. I’ve never deer hunted with him, but he has a very good reputation. He’s also a member here.
I know you are looking for firsthand experience, but just wanted to mention him if you haven’t looked at him before.

Thank you

 

[Bullet Safaris]

Following for 26 archery

Stick with me good info coming below!

 

[Bullet Safaris]

I am looking at the possibility of cashing in my Iowa points in 2025 for a gun hunt. Wanted to see if anybody could recommend a good outfitter in Iowa, preferably one that you’ve hunted with and have experience with. Thanks.

Hello Sir,
I have been operating in Iowa zone 5 and Missouri for almost 20 years. We have a long track record of great hunts.
We just finished Gun 1 last week (pics below - these are not on our company website yet www.iowatrophyhunts.net or IG @iowatrophyhunts ) .
Please review site and follow us!
8 hunters shot at a deer they wanted (we operate on a 160 type frame or dont shoot!). I had 12 hunters in camp. Most our hunters are veterans of multiple deer hunts with me and several have B&C bucks under their belt.
Prices are on my website. Please check there.
I am readily accessible on the phone or WhatsApp 5735871234. I travel a lot and prefer to talk then confirm all via email before booking.
Thanks,
Nathan Askew
p.s. we are pretty good at Africa as well!

 

[Bullet Safaris]

2024 bucks from Gun 1

 

[Fatback]

@Bullet Safaris,

I’ll check out the website and be in touch. Thanks.

 

[Bullet Safaris]

 

[Bullet Safaris]

I tried to put 2x pics of the nicer ones we took in 2024 Gun 1.
More pictures are on my website. Some are MO bucks most are IA. You can get a good feel for my outfit. It's small low pressure highly successful on fun times and Big Deer.
Thanks and feel free to reach me this weekend via phone. 5735871234

 

[Bullet Safaris]

For anyone just cruising this thread that likes to see deer here ya go... a few bucks from the past taken at @iowatrophyhunts
www.iowatrophyhunts.net

 

[Bartbux]

I’m doing my first Iowa deer hunt in a few weeks. Late season muzzleloader Jan [emoji6]-[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]], it is an outfitted hunt that I got at an SCI banquet. Will write up a report and comment about the outfitter if they are a good option for others

Will you be at Windy Ridge Outfitters?

 

[MontanaPat]

Will you be at Windy Ridge Outfitters?

Hunting with an outfitter by the name of Alan Reichmann, not sure if uses another name

 

[3chunter]

I have like 5 Iowa points.

 

[Bullet Safaris]

Iowa turkey draw almost over! Apply this week. Or get pref point.
We have Iowa hunts and IA MO combo hunts.
Nice hunt and great thing to do early spring!

Details on web www.iowatrophyhunts.net

 

[MontanaPat]

Well, my son and I did our late season muzzleloader hunt on Jan 6-10th. This was the hunt I bought at an SCI auction. Hunt was in Region 6 in SE Iowa just a few miles north of the Missouri border. Come to find out we were in the same general area just a couple miles down the road from Lee Lakosky's place from the Crush TV show. Anyway, we had good cold weather that should be bringing the deer out to feed and saw numerous deer, but no bucks older than 3 years old and small 10 points in the 120" range. I think the biggest issue was the outfitter we hunted with had good property but not really that much food available in his food plots so the bigger deer just weren't there. Since our NR tags gave us an either sex tag and an anterless only tag my son and I both shot a big older doe for the freezer so we came home with a fair amount of venison for the freezer. After Alberta and Iowa I went 0 for 2 on big bucks this year, but when you are holding out for only a 160" or better that can be expected I guess. Better luck next time, still a fun time hunting with my son.

 

[Bullet Safaris]

Late season is always tough. It's really hit or miss and not like the Outdoor Channel makes it look! Weather, quality ground and good food all have to come together. Don't forget early horn drop that is also happening in many area!

Well, my son and I did our late season muzzleloader hunt on Jan 6-10th. This was the hunt I bought at an SCI auction. Hunt was in Region 6 in SE Iowa just a few miles north of the Missouri border. Come to find out we were in the same general area just a couple miles down the road from Lee Lakosky's place from the Crush TV show. Anyway, we had good cold weather that should be bringing the deer out to feed and saw numerous deer, but no bucks older than 3 years old and small 10 points in the 120" range. I think the biggest issue was the outfitter we hunted with had good property but not really that much food available in his food plots so the bigger deer just weren't there. Since our NR tags gave us an either sex tag and an anterless only tag my son and I both shot a big older doe for the freezer so we came home with a fair amount of venison for the freezer. After Alberta and Iowa I went 0 for 2 on big bucks this year, but when you are holding out for only a 160" or better that can be expected I guess. Better luck next time, still a fun time hunting with my son.