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Of Interest
| Wild Pheasant and QuailMAHA Iowa upland bird hunting is in the region of Iowa that has combination upland bird hunting for wild pheasant and Bobwhite Quail. This region provides an opportunity not readily available anywhere else in the state.
Iowa is frequently believed to be solely for the pheasant hunter. That is true for the majority of the state, however in the south central regions there are quail in very huntable numbers making this area a two bird species hunt locality. This is one reason that MAHA has lease land in this region and ignoring the rest. Essentially, more Iowa upland bird hunting opportunity through mixed bag hunts making a better day in the field for those that want to enjoy watching their dog in action.
ChoicesUpland bird hunting opportunities continue as the membership price covers our do it yourself Iowa upland bird hunting as well as in Kansas and Missouri. Each of these states offers there own adventure of varying habitat. We will help with the decision of where to hunt based on bird and habitat of choice. HabitatSimilar to Missouri the quail hunter in the Hawkeye State will have the ability to work his dog on field edge habitat and thinly wooded areas allowing for more eyes on dog time. This region's low rolling hills and shallow drains contrast with the deeper creeks and frequent wet boot crossings of north central Kansas and Missouri. With the other necessary elements of crop food source and readily available water the quail have all they need for survival and to prosper.
The shallow contours created by numerous drains between crop fields make for a lot of linear edge walking hunts. WintersThe down side of Iowa, this most northern of the Association's three states, is that winters can be far more sever than in Kansas or Missouri. On more than one of the last several seasons have our upland bird hunters passed through Iowa onto Kansas and Missouri to get out of the snow. While the snow does seem to adversely impact hunter enjoyment it appears to have less effect on bird numbers than many magazine articles seem to indicate. This is about the only negative aspect comparative to the other options Association upland hunters may select from. This ability to chose where to hunt is what most hunters want without the hassle of knocking on doors or competing for public land.
Do It Yourself Details
Throughout the remainder of this website we explore in greater detail all the upland bird hunting topics of interest to those that seek the ability to bird hunt more land than they will have time in a season to cover. And, while many will call us a club we will establish we are not. Using the links below will gain the hunter access to testimonials, habitat pictures and in general take the mystery out of what this Association of hunters can provide the average upland bird hunter that wants to hunt, but does not want an expensive lodge and guide service. Our self guided Iowa upland bird hunt is for the do it yourself upland bird hunter that has his own dogs and skill, requiring only the land resource to apply his skills and allow his dog room to run.
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