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]

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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.