Recenlty my friend and fellow Auctioneer Cory Behr recommended I read A Country So Full of Game "The Story of Wildlife in Iowa"  By James J. Dinsmore.  In fact, he even gave me his copy to read and I see why he was so insistent that I read it.  If you want to read an exceptional book about history and wildlife I recommend you also find a copy of this book.

This book tells an amazing story about wildlife in Iowa, the settlement of Iowa and the resulting extirpation of many species here, as well as the eventual protection or reintroduction of some.  It will capture your imagination, sicken you at times, and help you to appreciate our own duties and responsibilities in wildlife management, and conservation of our resources so that future generations can experience the same passions we do now.

At Whitetail Trophy Properties we have listed the finest available Iowa hunting farms priced at or below market value you can find in Iowa.  If you are looking for cheap affordable hunting land in Iowa take a look at a few of the listings below and contact one of our Iowa agents about seeing them.

Finding affordable hunting land with great farm financing options today is easier than ever.  More and more sellers are offering seller financing which is a great option for you to own your own Iowa hunting property and realize your dream.  You can also contact Dane at Peoples Bank and Trust for more information on financing options.

79 Acres	$218400		Iowa	Harrison County
	The Loess Hills in Western Iowa hold some of the most rugged whitetail habitat in the Midwest. This great Loess Hills farm is priced right and waiting for you to put your whitetail knowledge and imagination to work. Look at those top 3 secluded fields! Its rugged terrain, hilltop fields, thick timber, and deep creek bring together everything deer need to grow big. Its smaller size makes it affordable as a starter property or a great second property with good investment potential. The country blacktop road carries hardly any traffic but provides great access to the property and would make an excellent homesite.  The walnut alone could pay for this property!!!  Huge investment potential here!  Very close to the Omaha and Council Bluffs metro.
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180 Acres	$720000		Iowa	Harrison County
	This is a very desirable property in the Loess Hills that offers something for everybody. It would make an excellent income farm or ranching farm, but if you like big bucks this one is your kind. This property offers mature timber mixed with thick underbrush, open areas, and a spring. The property has two existing wells and electricity so adding a cabin to this property could be done very easily with less cost. This property has been owned by the same family since the Depression and only one person has hunted the property in the last 20 years. By implementing your own management plan you'll already have a head start, the age structure is already there. Property has countless foodplots locations and great all around access.  Just north of Omaha and Council Bluffs with an easy drive by Interstate 29.
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550 Acres	$2475000		Iowa	Harrison County
	Located in extreme northern Harrison County surrounded by the Loess Hills Forest this property is exactly where you'd go to find giant whitetail in western Iowa. Several videos have been filmed on this property including Primos, Realtree and Buckmasters and its no coincidence. Heavy thick timber mixed with tillable crop land and open grass areas come together to make one of the prettiest, productive Iowa hunting properties you'll find. The south access road is behind a locked gate that only you and one other land owner will have access to. Here you will find a secluded cabin building site with well and electricity already in place.
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54 Acres	$670000		Iowa	Allamakee County
	It would be virtually impossible to describe this property in one word, but I can describe it in two. Exceptional versatility! I don't know if I have ever seen a property that has included so many recreational and comforting benefits in one package. It starts with an exquisite log home that has been carefully crafted into a tranquil setting of the northeastern Iowa hill country. This area boasts one of the most diverse outdoor recreation spectrums in the entire country. This property situated in the heart of a neighborhood that consistently pumps out B & C caliber deer and abundant turkeys. A sanctuary tucked into a small valley that allows a hunter to leave a beautiful home and within a short walk leaving them capable of harvesting a giant whitetail.
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92 Acres	$411950		Iowa	Allamakee County
	This farm has some of the most concentrated deer sign that I've ever seen. Allamakee County is a known area for producing great bucks, and this farm also has a very high turkey population. This farm has a natural orchard for the wildlife. The timber tract is very secluded and offers a variety of thick bedding and mature timber, as well as great locations for food plots. The rolling terrain offers many natural funnels and pinch points. This 92 acre farm has an outstanding cabin that would comfortably sleep 5 or 6 with electric/water, dishwasher, washer/dryer, and satellite TV. You won't find a better turnkey hunting property.
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465 Acres	$1204350		Iowa	Appanoose County
	This farm has all that Southern Iowa has to offer. The list of what this property has to offer are endless, but the bottom line is if you want a farm that hunts BIG and is capable of growing, holding, and harvesting Boone and Crockett class whitetails, then look no further! OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE!!
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80 Acres	$440000		Iowa	Cedar County
	This 80 acre farm has 1 mile of river frontage on the Cedar River, with large stands of timber and thick cover, as well as 3 well established, manicured food plots. Because of the rolling river bluffs this property will hunt like a much larger piece. Well used trails ran throughout the property. There is also an abundant turkey population on this farm. The river bluffs have made many natural funnels and pinch points, and the deer sign is everywhere. This one is a must see!
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82 Acres	$348820		Iowa	Davis County
	This is a great 81.5 acre Davis County farm with the Fox Creek running through it and 3 ponds. Cabin on property would make great hunting camp. There is 46 acres of CRP that provides an annual income of around $3100/year. This farm is a great transition zone between two larger blocks of timber to the east and west, and is bordered by very large corn and bean fields. The CRP has a larger blend of warm season grasses and it has several thick bedding areas of thick cover for optimum wildlife habitat.
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5 Acres with House	$237000		Iowa	Decatur County
	This house sits in the middle of one of the best managed areas for whitetails that I know of. With the 15 acre option, it will make for a great home to live in with great hunting right up the road! Home was completely remodeled in 2000 and is full of amenities with tile floors, fireplace, and blacktop road frontage.
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160 Acres	$319200		Iowa	Decatur County
	SALE PENDING!! This farm would make for an awesome place to build that house or log cabin with some of the best whitetail deer and turkey hunting right out your back door. Adding the alfalfa or crop ground to this piece would without a doubt pull the deer this county is known for into your backyard
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314 Acres	$785000		Iowa	Decatur County
	This farm is located in an area that I have grown up hunting in, the quality deer management is intense, the timbers are big, the sections are huge, the food plots are many, and the hunting is second to none. If you want to be in one of the very best areas for monster whitetails, here it is!
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395 Acres	$946025		Iowa	Decatur County
	Not only is this farm located in Decatur County, but in my opinion it is in one of the best Whitetail Management areas in the entire county. This farm would make for a perfect place to build and have your own piece of Big Buck Paradise right out your back door.
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150 Acres	$317,500		Iowa	Fremont County
	This property is currently in use as pasture and cropland. The property has a stocked pond with some timber. This property offers many agricultural uses along with recreation or even large tract building lot with an incredible view of the Loess Hills. This property also offers an excellent opportunity to the sportsman, deer hunter, hobby farmer or investor. The property offers a beautiful country setting and abundant wildlife with excellent proximity to the Omaha Metro area.
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120 Acres	$333840		Iowa	Lee County
	This 120 acre Lee County, Iowa farm has a perfect mixture of CRP and timber providing awesome bedding areas and thick cover. The property has no road frontage and has deeded access from the north. This farm has a large creek running through and several great pond sites. Deer sign is everywhere, large old rubs and worn down trails. Lee County is one of the top big buck producers in Southeast Iowa and this particular property has great potential. There are numerous options for hidden food plots and a multitude of ambush stand sites.
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48 Acres	$148000		Iowa	Madison County
	This farm would be an ideal spot close to Des Moines for great hunting or an ideal get away. The cover on this property is absolutely perfect for holding mature whitetails. I have no doubt that trophy deer could be harvested on this farm every year.
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189 Acres	$846000		Iowa	Monona County
	If you are a trophy hunter Monona County is Western Iowa's Loess Hills gem. Monona County is one of the top counties in the nation for trophy whitetails. This property has been a haven for big trophy deer and has sat idle for many years as the out of state owner is not a hunter. You'll find a great mix of food, timber, water, and open spaces to provide that every whitetail needs. The thick cedars provide lots of security and lots of bedding close to water and food giving the deer plenty of reason to stay on this property. That's an excellent foundation for you to being developing and maintaining this whitetail paradise.
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22 Acres	$63962		Iowa	Poweshiek County
	This is a great starter farm in the heart of Iowa big buck country. This property has a year round creek, established food plots, cover, and timber making it the total package for optimum whitetail habitat. Add to that the yearly income and several beautiful homesites with utilities only a 1/4 mile away and you have a property that everyone who is looking to get to the country is after. Again, don't let the size of this farm fool you, it has tremendous potential to grow monster bucks. Look at the trail cam pictures!
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174 Acres	$414120		Iowa	Ringgold County
	This southern Iowa hunting property is just north of the Missouri border and would make an excellent hunting setup. With water and electricity you could easily add a cabin, trailer or camper right at the road without sacraficing any of the property. The aerial does not do this property justice, the thick timber and brusy nature of the property, plus surrounding habitat are the total package. Small secluded openings in the timber would make excellent food plots and the creek bed is sure to be a travel corridor every fall.
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875 Acres	$2231250		Iowa	Ringgold County
	This is an incredible property, period! Combining awesome Northern MO and Southern IA hunting in one farm. 563 acres in S. Iowa, and 312 acres in N. Missouri. Located in noted trophy buck country not to mention an incredible population of wild turkeys. I saw deer and turkeys all over this property while taking pictures. The deer hunting is phenomenal, this farm has produced 2 B&C bucks in the last 3 years, including a 9 point that grossed 187 5/8! This is truly a world class farm that must be seen to be appreciated, the opportunity this farm provides to hunt 2 of the best states in the Midwest is a very rare opportunity. If you're looking for one of the best in the Midwest this is your farm!
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78 Acres	$160000		Iowa	Tama County
	In this area the timber for the most part is only around the rivers, and this makes for a killer travel corridor. This farm is literally full of deer, the tracks and trails are everywhere you look. (I'm sure the place is full of rubs too, but the undergrowth was so thick and tall when I walked it, I couldn't see them.) While I was walking this piece I found some huge tracks that were without a doubt left by a bruiser. This piece would make for a great hunting farm.
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243 Acres	$726570		Iowa	Van Buren County
	What an incredible block of solid timber/cover in the big buck producing area of Southern Iowa! Properties like this are hard to find, located in Van Buren County, long known as one of the finest Iowa has to offer for Big Whitetail Bucks. With solid timber and so much security cover for Deer and other wildlife, this property is a truly one of the best. With some strategic clearing and placement of food plots on this property, it simply will be a paradise for the big bucks and wild turkeys. Very secluded and quiet area, all the makings of a hunters dream farm!
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475 Acres	$1420250		Iowa	Van Buren County
	I call this property "The Freak Show". There are massive bucks all over this farm. I stood in one spot in a cedar thicket and was almost run over by big bucks chasing does back and forth. Just walking through the property one morning, I actually encountered two different bucks I know would gross over 190 inches. If you are interested in owning one of the best big bucks in North America - You've got to see "The Freak Show".
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83 Acres	$199200		Iowa	Wapello County
	This farm is perfect for that person wanting a small piece in a great whitetail neighborhood, with the switchgrass income, the food plot potential, the surrounding management area, and the super thick cover this farm has all the ingredients to be a superb big buck producer.
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208 Acres	$539760		Iowa	Wapello County
	This farm is "COVERED UP" with big buck sign! I can't believe how many 8 to 12 inch diameter trees were ripped up on this piece of ground. The deer sign on this farm is absolutely everywhere you look, and it is very obvious that there are some giants that call this property home.
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Deer Hunters Willing to Help <--From the Iowa DNR Website)

Iowa producers with chronic deer depredation issues (deer damaging crops) understand that deer numbers must be managed locally to reduce deer densities to acceptable levels. Producers realize that shooting antlerless deer is needed to reduce deer herd numbers and many producers are able to keep deer numbers on their lands to acceptable levels by hunting antlerless deer themselves.

However, there are producers who must rely on hunters to do the culling of antlerless deer for them, because they are not capable of hunting themselves, or because they need to take more antlerless deer on their farm than they can take for themselves. Producers can allow more access to land for deer hunting but unfortunately, many hunters are unwilling to hunt antlerless deer.

Some producers have asked the DNR assist them in locating hunters interested in harvesting antlerless deer, and have expressed support for a system by which they could contact hunters who are willing to harvest antlerless deer.

If you would like to have your name, address, and phone number supplied to requesting producers, log on to the Iowa DNR's wildlife damage management page at http://www.iowadnr.gov/wildlife/files/damage.html and click on the Landowner/Deer Hunter Registry link at the bottom of the page, then complete the information in the form. The Iowa DNR's depredation biologist will maintain and provide a list of hunters to requesting producers

While showing a hunting land property in Harrison County on September 27 (2008) I came across a set of locked bucks.  The two bucks were dead, but had not been dead long.  My estimate would be less than 24 hours judging by the condition of the bodies.  Both were floating in about 7 feet of water which proved not to be much of a challenge to a determined agent that was going to show the bucks to his clients.  I did end up soaked and muddy but it was the right thing to get the animals that would begin to decompose in the water out of the water.  I just wish I'd thought to take my cell phone out of my pocket before I let my enthusiasm take over. 

With the permission of the landowner I separated the dead bucks to get a look at the size of the deer and to get photos.  Its a sad way for a couple of promising 2 1/2 year olds to go, and especially strange they are so aggressive so early in the season.  These two were only 3 weeks out of velvet and ended up in the fight of their lives.  Most likely when they locked they ended up drowning each other in the pond.  It took over 10 minutes to pry the antlers apart.  When you look at the photos below I can pinpoint the problem.  In the second photo the deer to the right had its right main beam completely around and under the neck of the deer on the left.  That was where they were locked and it really took some prying and twisting to get them apart.

Its that one magical day out of the year that archery hunters around the nation dream of.  October 1 is always the first day of Iowa's Archery Whitetail season.  This year the season runs from October 1 to December 5th and then reopens from December 22 to January 10, 2009. 

As of 8:00pm the Iowa Harvest Reporting System is reporting a total of 2038 deer harvested in Iowa this year.  That includes the youth and disabled hunters season which occur before the archery season.  Those two seasons are from September 20th to October 5th this year. 

For information on this years season dates and bag limits you can visit the Iowa DNR bag limits and seasons page and you can find 2008 Iowa Hunting and Trapping regulations as well.

Play it safe out in the woods this year, follow the rules, respect mother nature and wildlife by hunting by fair chase rules only.  Brush up on your weapons, practice shooting, check your tree stands, make sure you have a harness if you are treestand hunting and be sure that when blaze orange is required you have it on, feel free to wear it even if its not required. 

Good luck and best afield this archery season!  ~Jason

Better late than never!  Today is the opening day of Iowa's Whitetail Archery season and I finally got my Bear Truth 2 in my hands today and got a chance to shoot it.  I've got a few weeks to get familiar with it before I hit the woods real hard and it will be plenty of time.  I've been itching for 2 months to get ahold of this thing and take it outside and test it out.  The bow I'm shooting this year is a 2009 model and it was just produced on September 2nd, shipped to me and then it was off to Full Draw Archery in Omaha for its components and to have some arrows custom made for my new bow.  I decided on all Trophy Ridge accessories this year after great luck with their Trophy Hunter rest on my last bow.  This time I'll be using the DropZone fall away rest, Matrix series sights and Trophy Ridge 1 piece quiver.  Ken and Deb at Full Draw always do an exceptional job and are very active in the area archery community in this area.  They are a true pro shop and it shows in their work. 

The bow feels tiny, something I've wanted and with this bow being only 33 inches from axel to axel it doesn't get much smaller than that.  It makes moving around in tight places easier and keeps me from banging the bow on the tree stand or getting in the branches above me.  The bow itself weighs 3.9 pounds.  My specific bow is a 29 inch draw with a 70 pound draw which makes you appreciate the 80% let off. 

I wasn't disappointed when I was able to get on the range with my new bow.  Its 314 -318 fps IBO speed is just amazing, it is fast!  It shoots smooth, flat and fast.  I'm not a bow technician so I won't give you a technical review.  I'm a hunter that wants to put a bow in my hand have it work consistently each and every time I use it.  So far the Bear bow has done great, shot very accurate and consistent right out of the shop.  After putting 50 shots through it I was satisfied I'd made a great switch.

I began shooting a bow and arrow when I was 4 years old and my first bow was a Bear product.  In fact back in 1976 when I was 4 years old there were not many choices.  Bear was the standard.  Over the years I've tried Jennings, Martin, Matthews and Hoyt.  Its sure nice to be back in a Bear product.  I have to agree with Will Primos, Fred Bear would have been proud.  I'm tickled with for sure and can't wait to get it in the woods!

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In 2005 Tim Waldron of Honey Creek Iowa had an encounter with a deer that put him at the top of the Iowa Record Bucks.  The photos of Tim's buck speak for themselves.  This non-typical bow harvest measured 243 4/8ths inches.  Tims Buck is the #3 non-typical bow kill in Iowa and #3 overall in the state records.  Tim harvested this huge whitetail in Harrison County Iowa just a few miles from my house near Pisgah Iowa.

Southern Iowa and eastern Iowa get much attention as excellent deer hunting counties.  I'll share a secret with you that others don't know.  Many have said the next world record buck will come from western Iowa's Loess Hills.  The Loess Hills in western Iowa are some of the most rugged terrain, large blocks of timber and a near duplicate of Pike and Adams County Illinois.  When you compare Harrison and Monona County in Iowa to Pike and Adams County in Illinois you'll find many similarities....... including huge mature whitetail deer.  Read my recent post Iowa's Pike County Equivelent - Monona County Iowa to learn more about this comparison.

Harrison and Monona Counties in Iowa have a combined 114 bucks entered in the record book bucks including 51 from Harrison County and 63 from Monona County.  Including your buck in the Iowa records is voluntary so it leads me to wonder just how many have never been submitted!

The best deer hunting in Iowa is in western Iowa.  For information on Loess Hills Hunting Properties For Sale visit my website.

Photos from Whitetail Adrenaline

Harrison County Iowa is some of the best hunting in Iowa.  Near Pisgah and Moorhead this piece is in the right place.  This place flat out has income.  A great mix if income generating tillable acres with excellent timbered hunting acres.  This is what hunting land is all about.   Starting off with a farm that has great income always makes things easier and this one is an income machine. This farm is something unique and a farm to be excited about. If you are looking for that farm that is large enough to manage and make an impact on your herd this 550 acres may be just for you. Located in the Loess Hills of Western Iowa this listing has it all. The current owner has consistently taken mature whitetail off of this farm when he was able to take breaks from farming. This property abutts a large tract of state timber and when the state land is hunted its sure to drive those deer onto this property for the security. Extreme elevation changes, nooks and crannies, amazing must see hilltop Colorado type views, ponds, established food plots this place has it all. There are two ways to access this property and as the new owner yourself and one other area landowner will have the only keys to access the gates on 124th Trail to access the property from the south. See the photos to see a photo of the gated county road that will be yours to use. This heavily wooded area would make an excellent cabin site where the seller has already brough electrity a mile to the location as well as drilled a well. You won't find many areas better to establish an extremely secluded cabin in the hills, its perfect. For a showing of this property give me a call and load up your 4 wheeler up for the showing.  With over $150,000 of expected income in 2008 its hard to overlook this great hunting property with income.   Click on the top photo on the left and look at the locked gate blocking the road, if that picture doesn't tell the story nothing does. Type of Listing: For Sale Price: $2,475,000 Available County: Harrison County Iowa Nearest Town: Pisgah Taxes: $3900 TBD in 2007 Property Type: Agriculture, Recreation, Hunting, Horse Property, Pasture, Building Lot Total Acres: 550  Grassland Acres: 190 Timber Acres: 150 Water Acres: <1 Wetland Acres: 0 Listing Details: Topography: Rugged, Rolling, Flat Surface Water: Structures/Dwellings: Description of structures: No structures exist on this property. Improvements include fencing and 3 water wells on the property, as well as electricity to a potential building site. Services Available: Water Well, Electricity, Propane Property Description:  Description: This farm has excellent income and if you are looking for something that can help pay the mortgage this farm has up to 210 acres tillable. Currently 125 are being tilled. $2800 per year from Conservation reserve and potential to rent some pasture exits. This farm has above average income for a hunting farm.  This land is being split from 760 acres and the seller will pay for the survey to be completed. Income: Government Programs: A 30 year Conservation Reserve contract on 160 acres will pay $82,644 over the course of the contract. Agriculture: This row crop farm is capable of 210 tilled acres with 125 currently in production of corn and soybeans. Hunting Leases: None at this time, but a highly desirable farm like this could bring a premium hunting lease payment if you do not intend to use it every year for hunting Other: This farm was used to film Buckmasters 5 and Greg Miller hunted the neighboring property and missed a huge Iowa whitetail on film here. Bill Jordan and the Realtree team have also hunted this property. Its no coincidence all of these folks have choosen this location. Biological Evaluation: Biological Evaluation of Property: This is not your typical Loess Hills farm. This large and extraordinary farm is owned by a seller that cares for the land and has won several conservation awards over the years for his work in maintaining pastures using modern techniques to keep native spieces in the Loess Hills. This great farm is very natural and you'll notice the typical erosion and cat stepping has been addressed.  It is worth noting that the 2004 Iowa Deer Classic 3rd place shed was found on this property.  You can see that droptine antler in the photos at the left. For more information on this land listings or others in the Loess Hills of Western Iowa see my Iowa hunting land website.  Visit our brokerage website at www.WhitetailTrophyProperties

 The seller has submitted these photos of deer harvested from the property.

QDMA Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Bogart, Georgia- September 20th will mark the 20th Anniversary of the Quality Deer Management Association (QDMA), a national non-profit wildlife conservation organization headquartered in Bogart, Georgia. The QDMA's mission is to promote sustainable, high-quality, white-tailed deer populations, wildlife habitats, and ethical hunting experiences through education, research, and management partnerships with hunters, landowners, natural resource professionals, and the public.

The QDMA was founded in 1988 by wildlife biologist Joe Hamilton with the intent to promote the Quality Deer Management (QDM) philosophy in a 14-county area in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. From these humble beginnings as the South Carolina Quality Deer Management Association, the QDMA has rapidly grown into the most respected and influential whitetail organization in the nation.

The QDMA currently has 50,000 members in all 50 states, Canada and other foreign countries. QDMA has seen record double digit growth annually over the last 10 years. Within the QDMA's membership ranks are more than 1000 of the nation's leading wildlife biologists, researchers, and managers. These professionals enable the QDMA to remain at the forefront of whitetail research and management and provide this information to its members for improved on-the-ground management.

The QDMA is among the most active educational conservation organizations in the nation, conducting over 200 deer management seminars and workshops annually. The QDMA also is an active financial supporter of deer research and management projects to further our knowledge of North America's most popular big game animal.

Today QDMA's message is conveyed through a multimedia effort that includes Quality Whitetails magazine, Quality Whitetails TV on the Outdoor Channel, publications like the landmark book Quality Food Plots and the QDMA Web site.

The public is invited to a 20th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday September 20, 2008, at 6:00 pm at the National Headquarters in Bogart, Georgia. For more information call (800) 209-3337.  Jason Smith Iowa Land for Sale in western Iowa's Loess Hills.

If you are buying or selling land in Northeast Iowa I want to introduce you to my good friend and fellow Land Specialist here at Whitetail Trophy Properties Tom McFarlane.  Tom serves northeast Iowa which includes the big buck county of Allamakee County.  Allamakee County produces exceptional trophy class deer year after year.  Tom's incredible knowledge of the whitetail woods would impress the most veteran hunter.  Tom was evaluating farms long before he became an agent at Whitetail and brings a myriad of experience to the table.  Be sure to look Tom up in Northeast Iowa if you are buying or selling any type of land.

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A native of Minnesota, Tom McFarlane has been a dedicated outdoorsman all his life. He has hunted big game in 22 different states and provinces, of which 17 have been in search of whitetails. With these travels, he has not only become an expert on whitetail behavior and habitat in the Midwest, but much of North America. Tom has invested massive amounts of time into research, management, scouting, and hunting strategies. With numerous Boone and Crockett class whitetails to his credit Tom knows what the recipe is for targeting, developing, and sustaining a world class whitetail property and its herd.

Tom has owned and operated several businesses including a tree nursery company, and part ownership of a golf course. With these businesses he also has experience in the development of investment properties and city planning. He is a certified pesticide applicator and has thorough knowledge in grasses, soils, fertilizers, and trees. In the outdoor industry he has published several articles and has extensive experience in outdoor multimedia, including television. For several years Tom has also served as a consultant to hunters, allowing them to use his knowledge as a tool to pursue something better.