Downwind Outfitters
Quality Hunting in the Heartland!
South Central Iowa & Northern Missouri
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Our Hunting Packages Include:



  • Ground Transportation to and from Des Moines Int'l Airport (up to 4 guests will be picked-up & dropped-off at Des Moines Int'l Airport, or you may choose to Rent-a-Car at the Airport.)
  • Accommodations (fully furnished Guest Home with 3 bedrooms 2 baths and an indoor whirlpool.)
  • Sorry no accommodations or meals provided in Missouri.
  • Complete BBQ dinner on the last night of your stay.
  • Ground Transportation to and from our Guest Home and Hunting Properties.
  • Ground blinds and tree stands are provided and will be placed in prime locations for your specific hunt (hunters must bring their own Safety Harness.)
  • We offer Fully Guided as well as Semi-Guided hunts (depending on the Hunting Package you choose.)
  • Fishing everyday of your stay on one of 2 ponds for Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Crappie, and Catfish (catch & release only, we can provide tackle.)
  • Trap Shooting (we will provide you with a case of clay targets and a target launcher we do not provide weapon's or ammo.)
  • All Hunting is on Private Property however guests may hunt on the over 16,000 acre Wildlife Management Area (Public Land) that borders our main property.



Non Resident Information:



Applications for deer hunting in Iowa normally run from May - June of each year.  You may obtain a Non-resident deer hunting license through the DNR's website, or by calling the telephone ordering system at 1-800-367-1188.  A non-refundable application fee and a credit card fee will be added to all applications submitted via the website or by phone.

Non-resident Iowa deer tags are on a draw basis and success rates will vary from year to year.  Deer Tag Application deadlines are normally by the end of May each year.  Our properties are mostly located in Lucas and Wayne counties of Iowa.   A Hunter’s Safety Certificate is required in Iowa if a hunter’s birthday is on or after January 1, 1967.

Missouri deer and turkey tags (resident/non-resident) may be purchased "over the counter" at anytime during the season.
Information on Deer Hunting in Missouri can be found here at the Missouri Department of Conservation.
Wild Turkey Hunting information in Missouri can be found here.

We are located in Zone 4, this information will be needed when obtaining a wild turkey tag in Iowa.

Iowa has 4 seasons for hunting wild turkey;

season 1 dates are 04/12/10 - 04/15/10

season 2 dates are 04/16/10 - 04/20/10

season 3 dates are 04/21/10 - 04/27/10

season 4 dates are 04/28/10 - 05/16/10

All hunters are responsible for acquiring necessary licenses and tags from the Iowa DNR .  You may click here to view license and tag fee's.

Applications for 2010 Spring Turkey Tags are no longer accepted.

Additional information on Iowa hunting regulations can be viewed at the Iowa DNR's website.

We require a 50% deposit in order to secure your spot, it is on a first come first serve basis.  The remaining balance must be paid in full by September 10th. for deer season, and by April 3rd. for Spring turkey season.

Iowa’s archery season normally runs from October to January.  Muzzleloader season normally runs from December to January. Shotgun season is in December.  You may click here to check application deadlines.



Rules:


  • Hunter Safety is a MUST.  Any unsafe action may result in the hunter(s) being asked to leave the property.
  • All hunters hunting during gun season must wear blaze orange. (deer season only)
  • All Resident and Non-Resident hunters must be properly licensed by the States  of Iowa and or Missouri.
  • No unauthorized motor vehicles of any type are allowed on hunting properties.
  • Hunters must remain in their designated location.
  • Walking to and from a ground blind or tree stand is permitted.
  • Hunters are allowed to bring their own ground blind or tree stand.
  • No aquatic life including; fish, frogs, turtles, etc... shall be taken from our ponds or any other body of water.
  • Fishing is catch & release ONLY!
  • This is a "fair chase" hunt there are no guarantees or refunds.
  • All tree stand hunters must bring their own safety harness.
  • All hunter's must furnish their own weapon's.


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Prices:


5 Day Deer Hunts non-rut: $1600 (semi-guided)

5 Day Deer Hunts during the rut: $2200 (semi-guided)

3 Day Turkey Hunts: $700 (fully guided)

All hunts include transportation, accommodations, meals, fishing, and target shooting.  Hunts do not include game processing.  *Sorry no accommodations or meals provided on Missouri hunts.

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