Help Choosing Out of State Hunting

[Bigshooter]

I would hunt "The Bob".  And NM doesn't have a point system.

[Pathfinder101]

I would hunt "The Bob".  And NM doesn't have a point system.

The Bob may be just what you are looking for Bookworm. 

[idaho guy]

i agree the bob marhsall

[Bookworm007]

Did some research on the bob, I also remember reading a write up by another member when he went there and it sounds epic. Just one little matter to figure out would you guys use a guide for that area or drop camp it and do anyone of you have first hand experience of the effect of wolves on the Elk over there? I have heard mixed reports.

[vandeman17]

Did some research on the bob, I also remember reading a write up by another member when he went there and it sounds epic. Just one little matter to figure out would you guys use a guide for that area or drop camp it and do anyone of you have first hand experience of the effect of wolves on the Elk over there? I have heard mixed reports.

We hunted in the Bob a few years ago. We went with a guide but we never saw any sign of wolves but that doesn't mean they weren't there. We battled hot, dry weather and full moon so we weren't seeing many animals but we did see a good amount of sign as well as some of the most beautiful country around!

[YellowDog]

I would buy points in Wyoming whether you end up doing this hunt in Wyoming not. Then I would tentatively plan on doing this group hunt in MT and start talking to outfitters about dropping you and your gear off in a wilderness area. Tags will hopefully still be OCT as leftovers and you should have a great time if you do the research now and adjust plans as you approach the date of your hunt.

[Bookworm007]

I have been talking to my group and we are planning on starting to buy points Wyoming for elk, and maybe even go on an antelope hunt to pass the time till the big hunt. I know you can buy a special or regular permit, but are the points the same for both apps or do you build points by species?

[JPhelps]

Here is our trip report from the BOB MARSHALL.  Everyone should experience it at least once.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,106774.0.html

[YellowDog]

I have been talking to my group and we are planning on starting to buy points Wyoming for elk, and maybe even go on an antelope hunt to pass the time till the big hunt. I know you can buy a special or regular permit, but are the points the same for both apps or do you build points by species?

You build points in WY by species.  Elk is $50, Deer is $40, Antelope is $30 and you can just buy points starting July 1.  No difference between points when applying in the regular vs. special draw you just pay more in the special draw for a better/increased chance of drawing.

[Bookworm007]

Thanks for the info! You guys have all been very helpful. Its looking like we might start concentrating on out of state hunting more. The prices aren't too bad for the quality you get, and I already have one of my buddies fired up the taking on the Bob 

Just to cover all the bases I saw the thread about the Frank Church Fly in wilderness, are there any other fly in type hunts in the lower 48 worth pursuing?