out of state elk hunt help.

[D-Rock425]

Thinking about planning to hunt out of state next year for archery elk.  I would like a DIY hunt in a state close like Montana, Oregon, Idaho.  Probably looking at some sort of over the counter tag any input on how and where to start?

[BULLBLASTER]

download the regs for states you are interested in and read up on them. ask questions here also!

[D-Rock425]

I'll do some searches on here also.

[deerslyr]

If you have any questions about MT shoot me a PM

[3dvapor]

If you can hunt two continuos weeks pick idaho, or montana.  I currently hunt idaho as my standby if I don't draw other states, but montana would be good ttoo because there is excellant draw tags.  Oregon can be a lot more crowded,  pick an area without wolves and you'll be fine. Southeast or island park is real good.

[huntnnw]

For a OTC tag..ID is hard to beat...best thing you can do is pick a area..then really get to know it..It may take a season or 2 for you to really figure it out and a little tweaking to where u hunt. Just hunting it you will gain a ton of knowledge and learn more and more everytime in.

[D-Rock425]

Idaho is probably on top of the list. 

[Crunchy]

Starkey or Desolation units in Oregon!

[huntnnw]

ID panhandle has elk all over in it..hard to find area in the mts that are void of elk. Plus apply for LE tags, u may pull one. If quality is what you want, look into units that dont have a rifle season, but open to bow

[BULLBLASTER]

I agree with huntnnw. But want to add that if you are in an area for a few days with no activity don't be afraid to go try another area. Make.sure to keep detailed notes of areas. I like.to use state atlas books to note about spots.

[pianoman9701]

I've always wanted to do a MT hunt.

[chukar hunter]

I don't want to thread jack, but I would like clarification on each state application process.  I've only hunted out of state in OR and can provide insite on that cost/experience.

Oregon
In order to apply for a controlled hunt tag, you need to purchase a hunting license.  Out of pocket expense $140.50 plus dealer fees just to apply.  If you don't get drawn, your out that money, unless you want to purchase an OTC general tag

Is this similar structure for Idaho & Montana?  I know some states have reimbursement programs if not drawn, just don;t know.

[grundy53]

Tagging

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[ldjbuff]

I hunted Idaho Elk for the first time last year. Just looked at success rates and maps. We were into elk our whole trip based upon the info i gathered. We did put in 8 solid days of nasty hiking though. We were also in a wolf area, saw 2 black ones. Elk would only return bugle if you were 100 yards or less from them.

[vandeman17]

I have hunted elk in Montana and will be hunting them in Oregon. We bought an OTC archery tag and also bought a point for next year. PM me with any questions.

[Olympics777]

I would try putting in for unit 11 or 18 in Idaho. You have really good chances of a bull in those units. Then again, the chances of drawing are really low, so you may have to then get a regular tag, but beware, there is not many elk left in the Selway, or Lolo areas. If you really want a OTC tag, then get a Panhandle tag. Just my two cents...

[Feanix]

I don't want to thread jack, but I would like clarification on each state application process.  I've only hunted out of state in OR and can provide insite on that cost/experience.

Oregon
In order to apply for a controlled hunt tag, you need to purchase a hunting license.  Out of pocket expense $140.50 plus dealer fees just to apply.  If you don't get drawn, your out that money, unless you want to purchase an OTC general tag

Is this similar structure for Idaho & Montana?  I know some states have reimbursement programs if not drawn, just don;t know.

Similar in MT, but their NR License is only $20.

[JLS]

I don't want to thread jack, but I would like clarification on each state application process.  I've only hunted out of state in OR and can provide insite on that cost/experience.

Oregon
In order to apply for a controlled hunt tag, you need to purchase a hunting license.  Out of pocket expense $140.50 plus dealer fees just to apply.  If you don't get drawn, your out that money, unless you want to purchase an OTC general tag

Is this similar structure for Idaho & Montana?  I know some states have reimbursement programs if not drawn, just don;t know.

In MT you don't have to front the "license" money, you pay the full amount when you apply.  If you don't get drawn you get the full amount back minus the non-refundable drawing fee, which I think is $10.  MT has had left over NR deer/elk combos for three years running, so it is essentially an OTC state right now and probably will stay that way unless they lower their prices.

MT is a very confusing state because of the LE deer and elk permits, points for those, points for the combo license, etc.  If you have any questions fire away and I'll try to help you.

[et1702]

Thinking about planning to hunt out of state next year for archery elk.  I would like a DIY hunt in a state close like Montana, Oregon, Idaho.  Probably looking at some sort of over the counter tag any input on how and where to start?

I've looked at this too.  Best bets are ID and Oregon for Archery.  I've hunted MT and Oregon previously.  MT is too expensive, and wolves really have decimated some areas that were formerly outstanding.  Plus, MT is farther away.  For Archery, Oregon and ID have a lot to Over-the-counter elk areas that are still very good.  Had a trip
planned into the NE Oregon Eagle Caps this year, but wife got sick and had to post-pone until next year. 

ET

[chukar hunter]

I would try putting in for unit 11 or 18 in Idaho. You have really good chances of a bull in those units. Then again, the chances of drawing are really low, so you may have to then get a regular tag, but beware, there is not many elk left in the Selway, or Lolo areas. If you really want a OTC tag, then get a Panhandle tag. Just my two cents...

So to clarify, Idaho has a similar Non Refundable license fee as OR, if not drawn.  So $154.75 down the drain if not drawn, unless you buy an OTC hunt which would be an additional $416 for the elk tag.  Is that correct? 

[carpsniperg2]

Yes.

[D-Rock425]

Anyone know how much Idaho is for OTC elk license?

[JLS]

Anyone know how much Idaho is for OTC elk license?

I think it runs about $550 total for license and tag.

[D-Rock425]

Cool

[Ccortez]

Anyone know how much Idaho is for OTC elk license?

416.75

[JLS]

Anyone know how much Idaho is for OTC elk license?

416.75

Plus hunting license, right?

[Ccortez]

plus hunting license is like 154.75
or 460.75 for a 3 year license?

[Slimdog350]

I hunted Idaho last year and with tag, license and archery stamp it was about $590 altogether. I was also asked to write down my hunters ed. #. Must be something new. 

[cem3434]

Tagging, I'm hoping to get some good info from this thread.

[swalker]

I live in unit 8A. If your interested give me a call.

[Labs07]

You know I've been hunting Wyoming for four years now.  It is a 10 hour drive to the Afton WY area from where I live in Spokane but worth the drive.  Plus you can buy doe/fawn antelope tags for $34.00.  I have yet to be drawn for a Bull tag so I put in my 500+ each year and if I dont get drawn I buy a leftover cow/calf tag for $300.00 and have killed Elk every year.

[trophyhunt]

I live in unit 8A. If your interested give me a call.

last year the black flies were bad during the rifle elk season, I hunt in 10a, have you noticed the same thing this year? Or has the weather helped out yet? I'm hoping its cooler over there this year compared to last opener on the 10th, thanks.

[Odell]

Oregon.

Sending you a pm.

[longstevo]

In my limited experience, I think Idaho would be where I'd put my money.  That's the first place I ever heard bulls bugling, the first time I watched a spike bull tear up a tree, and the biggest bull I ever saw with a massive drop tine coming off his right side.  I love hunting that state. 

That being said, I was at a skull duggery place this afternoon and saw an absolute MONSTER that came out of central Oregon.  MONSTER. 

But Idaho tags are OTC, so that's pretty handy. 

[swalker]

It's been really warm in Idaho until this week. We got our first frost this morning so i'm thinking the bug problem is soon to be a thing of the past. 

[dawgfatha81]

Get on Facebook and check out Little Wood River Outfitters in Carey Idaho.
They are legit.

[D-Rock425]

I live in unit 8A. If your interested give me a call.

I was hoping you'd say that!

[Slimdog350]

Idaho is where it's at. Great elk hunting and beautiful scenery. My buddy and I didn't bring one home last season but it wasn't from lack of effort or opportunity. We saw a few bulls that were true giants and had a bunch of small bulls running around. The bulls bugled all day if you stayed on them and all night long. It was awesome! It was steep terrain and those elk could make it a long ways in about 5 minutes. We are going back for 2014. Hopefully coming back with some meat and horns! Do your homework. Look at the IDFG website and check hunter success and percentages. Check out the OTC units. There are quite a few. Make sure you buy the right tag( A tag and B tag) also in some units you can go back with a rifle in late season and shoot a cow.