special after season deer hunt for those with unfilled tags

[delmuts]

the IDNR is to have a meeting this thurs. to determine if they will have another deer season later this month . due to the bad weather, there is a lot of unfilled tags from the gun seasons. they may open a special season for antler less only.if interested, check the iowa dnr web site later this week! del

[NWBuck]

Unfortunately, it sounds like this is going to happen. I guess if weather gets too bad during late muzzleloader season we should start whining for more days to hunt as well. Seems like a really stupid idea to me.

[reddog]

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Unfortunately, it sounds like this is going to happen. I guess if weather gets too bad during late muzzleloader season we should start whining for more days to hunt as well. Seems like a really stupid idea to me.

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Couldnt agree more, especially for us open country hunters up north. If I was a ML hunter, I'd be PO'd.

These types of winters also make for some early sheds on the bucks. I'd suggest that anyone that has a group of deer going by, not to take the largest deer in the herd, especially during the late rifle season.

Even without a rack, any deer hunter that has any experience, should be able to tell by the size, shape and body language whether it truly is a buck or a doe, regardless if it has horms or not.

[delmuts]

well guys! although it isn't on the web site as of yet. a guy called the dnr and was told the extension was approved.

i would expect to see some thing about it friday on their web site. del

[duckcall]

They have issued a press release that it was approved. It looks to be an enforcement nightmare for the CO's. I hope everyone hunting that weekend stays safe. Dave

[NWBuck]

Yep...it passed. Not like it ever wasn't going to.

I guess they threw us muzzleloader hunters a bone and added 3 days on to the end of the ML season, now ending January 13th.