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FAQ'S

1. What are your success rates or opportunity?
   Our success rates are as follows:

   HUNT	OPPORTUNITY	SUCCESS
   Archery	72%	38%
   Shotgun	119%	89%
   Muzzleloader	92%	82%

   These rates are averages since we started outfitting. The archery rates are for P&Y or better. Gun Rates are for 135" deer or better.
    
2. Will you let me bring my own stand?
   Yes, In fact we encourage it for archery hunting.
    
3. What is the nearest airport?
   Des Moines International and a small airport by Chariton, IA.
    
4. What about transportation to and from the airport?
   We recommend you rent a car to drive. A SUV for late season hunts is best.
    
5. I am flying in but can't get all my gear on the plane?
   Send the extra gear to Hawkeye Whitetails by UPS ahead of time.
    
6. Do I need to bring my own linens?
   No all you need are your personal toiletries.
    
7. What can we do with the meat if I do not want it?
   We have a program called HUSH which gives the meat to the needy. http://www.iowadnr.com/other/hush/index.html
    
8. Is orange required?
   Yes orange is required for all gun hunts. You must have a solid orange vest or jacket - a cap is not enough.
    
9. Why is it harder to draw a bow tag than a gun tag?
   At the current time there is a 35% cap on all bow tags, in other words out of 100 tags only 35 will be archery and 65 will be gun tags.
    
10. What is a preference point?
    This is a point given to all hunters who are not drawn in the lottery. This point will help in the following years draw. Preference points can now be purchased.
     
11. What happens if I don't draw a tag?
    Your deposit will keep your hunt locked in at the original price until you do draw a tag.
     
12. How long have you been in business?
    We have been in business since 1997.
     
13. How many hunters do you take per week?
    8-10 Archery; 15-18 Shotgun; 12-14 Muzzleloader.
     
14. What about references?
    They are available upon request.
     
15. What do you guarantee?
    Nothing - this is a fair chase hunt.
     
16. How big are your deer?
    We have a lot of Pope and Young deer. A 140" deer is not uncommon at all. So far the biggest deer killed on our property is 182" net typical and a 207" net non - typical. Score does not make a trophy in our opinion.
     
17. How much do your deer weigh?
    A mature buck could weigh 300 pounds.
     
18. Are there any minimums or hidden fees?
    Yes, 130 inches gross. There are no trophy fees.

We do NOT recommend expandable broad heads for archery hunting.

Feel free to contact us with any further questions you may have.

Phone 1. 641. 344. 3531 evenings

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