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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #15 on: August 15, 2014, 09:24:04 AM »
I would really like to keep this thread alive.  We've had over 600 views and only a few responding posts.  Surely, some of you have some experience in out of state bull elk hunting, in which I do not.

Still a couple really big questions I hope to get answers to.

1)  Are there any Western States where you have a decent chance to draw a quality bull hunt with 0 points built up?  Obviously Washington might be the worse for this....We would have 0 points, so I'm not sure if it would be more economical and possible to try and hunt a private ranch who sells tags, an otc Bull area in another state or tribal land

2) SPeaking of Tribal land, I have no idea what this consists of....can someone point me in the right direction to some native american tribal land that sells bull elk hunts in the u.s.. 

WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE IN MY SHOES?

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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #16 on: August 15, 2014, 09:29:19 AM »
I'll admit I've clicked on this thread numerous times to follow along. Wish I had more to add. What would I do? Same thing as you. Ask ask ask, research, explore all options, high fence w/large area, tribal, private land, etc. I wish you and the hunter the best and hope to see a follow up with success story.

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Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #17 on: August 15, 2014, 09:31:49 AM »
You should let us know what the budget is. $5,000? $10,000?  $20,000?

Also, can this person ride a horse? If so, that opens up a lot more options.

Have you contacted the outfitter I suggested yet?

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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #18 on: August 15, 2014, 09:40:17 AM »
if money isnt an issue and they are horse friendly, i would recommend this in BC. Call and explain your situation, see if they can help you achieve goal.  expect around 20K for 2 round trip with trophy back home.


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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #19 on: August 15, 2014, 09:42:22 AM »
This is a good site to look at:

http://www.hunts.net/elk.html

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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #20 on: August 15, 2014, 10:14:47 AM »
I wonder if NM would be a good place to check out for a hunt on an indian reservation?  I remember seeing some indian guides on TV getting their clients onto some monster bulls.

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All of our Bull Elk licenses are issued in May by random draw, with no preference point system. All clients are guided by experienced Jicarilla tribal member guides. Permit numbers are determined annually, based on the availability of trophy bulls and previous year's hunter success. We strive to provide each client the opportunity to harvest a great bull. Check the proclamation for season dates, permit numbers and prices.

Sounds like no guarantee to be drawn, but at least there is a chance to be drawn since they have no preference point system.

http://www.jicarillahunt.com/elk_hunting

BTW - I have no idea on price or chances of drawing, or experience with the hunting there.  Just throwing it out there. 

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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #21 on: August 15, 2014, 10:22:15 AM »
Idaho has a no points system with outfitter allocation tags in the draw. Maybe start talking to some outfitters in idaho for nextyear.

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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #22 on: August 15, 2014, 01:41:56 PM »
Have you looked into or called WDFW and asked about their program where they will issue a tag for terminally ill hunters?  I know nothing about it but have seen/heard of this program.  It would be worth checking into.
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Is there a special hunt for the terminally ill?
Yes, if you have been diagonosed with a terminal illness and are within 6-9 months of entering hospice, please call the Wildlife Customer Service Specialist at 360 902-2477 or email Wildthing@dfw.wa.gov.

If you are talking about 2015, it sounds like he may not qualify as it say 6-9 months but still worth looking into.
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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #23 on: August 15, 2014, 03:39:22 PM »
As stated before, you really need to post your budget.  I have a lot of 300"+ bull options that are not high fence, but need to know your budget.

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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #24 on: August 15, 2014, 04:13:37 PM »
My brother in law was able to do 2 special hunts as a result of his childhood leukemia. 

He hunted Alaska with hunt of a lifetime http://www.huntofalifetime.org/  This is a great organization, they benefit under 21 with life threatening illness.

Also, buckmasters has a great hunts for people in the situation of your friend.  My brother in law and nephew both were able to participate and harvest nice animals.  David Sullivan runs the program for Buckmasters.  His contact info is: 
David Sullivan
BADF Director of Disabled Services
10540 Daystar Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
(205) 366-8415
email: dsullivan@buckmasters.com

I hope your friend can have a great memorable hunt

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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #25 on: August 15, 2014, 11:07:27 PM »
Thanks guys for all of your help and insight, really appreciate it.  I don't have a dollar amount exactly lined out, but I would hope for it to not be near $10,000, like someone mentioned.  For tag/liscense/guide and any trophy fee the may be assessed, I was thinking somewhere around $5,000..

Is that doable?

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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #26 on: August 15, 2014, 11:12:26 PM »
Rifle hunt, or is he open to muzzy and or bow?

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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #27 on: August 15, 2014, 11:34:43 PM »
MTN. Muley, hes a disabled hunter in WA, so he hunts with a cross bow.  but would be open to rifle or muzzy, depending on what the best opportunity could be.

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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #28 on: August 17, 2014, 09:23:36 PM »
keeping this thing going...

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Re: Need help : planning someones last elk hunt with terminal illness
« Reply #29 on: August 17, 2014, 09:43:23 PM »
I'll make a couple calls and see if I can get good unit wide tag in NM still.

 


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