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Is that coming up in Feb? Trying to remember. I'd like to go down but don't want to fall for any flashy booths with photos of big bulls.
H2O, have you considered purchasing a hunt plan? I know a cat who does these in both MT and WY and I think folks are pretty darn successful with them (and equally important, happy with his customer service throughout the process). Much less out of pocket than a full blown guided hunt. He can also recommend a good outfitter in both those states if you wish to go that route. Just another option in your tool kit sir . RJ
There are a few outfits that are now doing this.. The guy I know and endorse is a former, successful outfitting business owner (Montana) that sold his outfit a few years ago. What he does now is sell said "hunt plans" for folks that perhaps, don't have the time or opportunity to travel to the elk states and research an elk spot (I believe he has plans for deer also). He is not a sponsor here at this time so I won't offer his business name openly (respecting the head cook and bottle washer of Hunt WA) but will respond to your PM's if asked. It really is a pretty damn cool deal. RJ
If you are willing to pay around 6 to 7 K then you should be able to go to some out of state outfitter that has landowner preference tags for those who are going to hunt with him or his outfitter. This would solve your lack of points issue. I think New Mexico has a lot of landowner vouchers for their guided hunts. Wyoming and Montana have some good hunts in areas that are easy to draw. These areas are not good for the DIY public land hunter but there are large ranches in some of these areas that are outfitter only and you can get a dandy bull with an easy tag to draw. Once again, its just what your willing to pay for. It also depends on what kind of shape and age you are. If you are young and strong then I would look to Montana, Wyoming, or Idaho. If you want a causal hunt, New Mexico is rolling hills and lots of flat land with Junipers and Cedars.
I know nothing about this outfitter!!!!!But here is a sample of what might be available in BC.http://www.sawtoothbc.com/I thought that some one on here posted a story about going to BC for elk a year or two back, might try a search for that???
Will have to put that on the 'ol calendar.
Sun canyon lodge. They guide in the Bob Marshell wilderness it's a long ride in there awesome place.
Big questions you have to ask is what do you want out of the hunt? Do you want an adventure with the chance at A bull? Do you want to hunt the rut or late season bulls? Is A bull acceptable or are you looking for something a bit more exceptional?