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re: Three Hypothetical Options for a Hunting Camp - choose one
Posted on 1/3/21 at 10:01 pm to CalcasieuTiger
Posted on 1/3/21 at 10:01 pm to CalcasieuTiger
1 for me since I am retired and can research the public land until finding great deer. I have the time. Elk 2 to 3 times a year would be enough as well.
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Posted on 1/4/21 at 10:51 am to CalcasieuTiger
#3 for me. Applying for tags in the draw states like Kansas and Iowa every year and if I don’t get picked, I’m heading to Missouri or Arkansas or literally anywhere else I hear about and want to check out.
I’d find me a small boat and motor to put in the trailer too. Like a 12’ bateau with a 5hp motor. Something you don’t have to launch with an RV because that just sounds miserable, but could also get you away from the public land crowds.
I’d find me a small boat and motor to put in the trailer too. Like a 12’ bateau with a 5hp motor. Something you don’t have to launch with an RV because that just sounds miserable, but could also get you away from the public land crowds.
Posted on 1/4/21 at 11:18 am to CalcasieuTiger
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2. Purchase 100+/- acres in SE / South Central Iowa. Build a large shop home. Going out west to do an elk/mulie trip once a year.
Posted on 1/4/21 at 11:42 am to CalcasieuTiger
If you buy farm land in SE Iowa you can lease it and get pretty decent income.
Posted on 1/4/21 at 3:03 pm to CalcasieuTiger
Absolutely #2. Just to be able to hunt Iowa.
This post was edited on 1/4/21 at 3:04 pm
Posted on 1/4/21 at 3:10 pm to CalcasieuTiger
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3. Purchase an RV and large enclosed trailer. Rig it out to be able to deer/elk/duck hunt out of and travel 12+ times a year.
this
I wouldn't want to limit myself to one area
so much good public land out there
Posted on 1/4/21 at 3:13 pm to dbllung
2 is my choice, but the info about OOS tags could be concerning. Still lean 2 because owning land would still give you options.
1 is a close second. You’d own a home base, with quality (although public) land surrounding you.
3 doesn’t really move the needle for me at all (and I’m a duck hunter). Traveling, finding spots, packing/unpacking, living out of an RV across country would get old really fast
1 is a close second. You’d own a home base, with quality (although public) land surrounding you.
3 doesn’t really move the needle for me at all (and I’m a duck hunter). Traveling, finding spots, packing/unpacking, living out of an RV across country would get old really fast
Posted on 1/4/21 at 7:20 pm to Salmon
I’m with Salmon here. 3 is my answer. Unless you can control a large area or have VERY stable neighbors, ownership can wax and wane with wildlife populations. If the area goes to junk, you can move. All things change and time is the one thing you need to be most protective of. You can’t get those years back brother. Find the best hinting spots your income will allow and go!
Posted on 1/5/21 at 6:38 am to Arbengal
I’d buy land and build but not in Iowa.
Posted on 1/5/21 at 6:49 am to Huntinguy
Why are you hunting elk 2-3 times a year? I’d go one time foe 10-14 days personally over multiple trips. Also 10-12 hunting trips adds up a lot more then just owning a camp with 100 acres most likely.
Also, an RV is not a great hunting vehicle without 4wd and the ability to go places you need to go to hunt.
Also, an RV is not a great hunting vehicle without 4wd and the ability to go places you need to go to hunt.
Posted on 1/5/21 at 6:53 am to CalcasieuTiger
#3. I get bored hunting the same place after a couple of years. Once I figure it out I move on. I enjoy the learning curve.
Posted on 1/5/21 at 6:54 am to CalcasieuTiger
Purchase... always. If the finances work for you. Land you can use that appreciates over time. Eye on the ball brother.. eye on the ball. 
Posted on 1/5/21 at 7:12 am to Tridentds
If I was looking to hunt the midwest seriously I’d buy a small house as a home base, you can get small farm homes on a little acreage for a great price these days. Buy something close to some public land but also where you could lease some land. I’m talking a small farm house for like $40,000 built in the 50s.
I’m assuming Op bow hunts. If you don’t bow hunt your options for seasons are much more limited.
But bow hunting the Midwest you don’t need huge chunks of land, you are better off with smaller 15-50acre leases along farm bottoms hunting deer traveling through. If you have 2-3 of these spread out you can have some great hunting and a lot of options as far as bucks, wind direction, not over hunting, etc.
I’m assuming Op bow hunts. If you don’t bow hunt your options for seasons are much more limited.
But bow hunting the Midwest you don’t need huge chunks of land, you are better off with smaller 15-50acre leases along farm bottoms hunting deer traveling through. If you have 2-3 of these spread out you can have some great hunting and a lot of options as far as bucks, wind direction, not over hunting, etc.
This post was edited on 1/5/21 at 7:15 am
Posted on 1/5/21 at 10:25 am to CalcasieuTiger
any scenario where I can hunt my own land...
so option 2.
If I were to travel to hunt, it wouldn't be in an RV and trailer, it would be bring my gun and lodge.
so option 2.
If I were to travel to hunt, it wouldn't be in an RV and trailer, it would be bring my gun and lodge.
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