Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt

[Shaqdiesel]

Hi guys, so my gift this year for Christmas was “go on a guided hunt” I’ve never hunted with a guide or been out of state and I’m not looking to do anything too crazy $$$ so my question is does anyone have any suggestions, I’m not opposed to staying in Washington or going out of state, i don’t want to hunt bear or blackmail, I’m open to most any other big game or even exotics really.  Just looking to get my feet wet and get the most bang for my buck. Thanks

[Mfowl]

Whats your budget? Rifle,bow...any? If I had the greenlight I'd be shopping Alberta muley hunts or Mid West whitetail hunts.

[huntnfmly]

We've done several in Washington no crazy $$$$.
  Are you wanting to do a tent hunt /hotel/hike in/horseback?
And as mfowl asked rifle/ bow?
Do you have any specific questions?
You could send pm if you'd like
Give Dale the owner of this site I've heard nothing but good things about his hunts and I've talked to him a few times great guy just haven't gotten a chance to head his way for a hunt yet

[steeleywhopper]

Go to the sponsors classifieds and find Ambush Outfitters and book an awesome Moose hunt with Shane. Great value Moose hunt and a ton of fun.

[WapitiTalk1]

Contact my buddy Joe at HeadinWest and tell him what you’re interested in. May be one of his “hunt plans” is exactly what you’re after.

http://www.headinwest.net

[Ace]

I go on 1-2 guided hunts per year. Been doing it for about 11years now. I enjoy the backcountry hunts the best. I enjoy WY hunts the most. MT has some good hunts to. Try for the como hunts ( deer/elk). Again the backcountry hunts are way back in with tents. Your away from everything. These hunts are a average of $5000. Be careful of who you pick. Do your home work. Haven’t picked one for next year yet but will soon. The earlier you book the better choice you have of what time you’ll hunt. Lots of them book out early

[ljsommer]

I go on 1-2 guided hunts per year. Been doing it for about 11years now. I enjoy the backcountry hunts the best. I enjoy WY hunts the most. MT has some good hunts to. Try for the como hunts ( deer/elk). Again the backcountry hunts are way back in with tents. Your away from everything. These hunts are a average of $5000. Be careful of who you pick. Do your home work. Haven’t picked one for next year yet but will soon. The earlier you book the better choice you have of what time you’ll hunt. Lots of them book out early

I'd love to hear more about this. Are these hunts combo'd with lottery draws? In other words how predictably can you plan to go on one of these? I am definitely interested and would love recommendations. I am not above paying for success if I can't get it on my own.

[Ace]

Both states are draw. WY being the harder one. I’ve found the deer and elk to be better in #’s and bigger in size. MT is also a draw. This year is the 1st year sense 2000 I didn’t get drawn. Put in for the big game combo and there’s a good chance of getting drawn. Deadline March 15. If you don’t get drawn you can enter another drawing for people who return there tags for some reason

[HUNTIN4SIX]

Check out Montana Safaris.

[Ace]

Stay away from NW MT and the Bob Marshall. SW has a bid elk explosion going on now

[Jpmiller]

I would highly recommend Martin outfitters in Wyoming. I don't think they're cost is very high, they offer lodge hunts but you go out on horseback and the one trip I went on as a packer with him I saw more elk and heard more bugles than I ever realized was possible. I think he is pretty full but he may be able to squeeze in another hunt, doesn't hurt to ask. Pm me if you want some more info.

[mburrows]

Check out bearpawm outfitters. You'll no doubt have an awesome experience with him and his team.

[Ace]

I’ve checked on Bearpaw and they have complaints against then

[mburrows]

I’ve checked on Bearpaw and they have complaints against then

I highly doubt that.

[Ace]

Maybe my mistake. I read it as Bearpaw outfitters