lope

[let.it.fly]

i was thinking of doing a lope hunt this year. just wondering what states offer over the counter tags and what could i expect to spend for an on your own hunt.

[bobcat]

I don't think there are any states that offer over-the-counter antelope tags. But you still have plenty of time to apply for a tag, at least in Montana I know you have until June 1st. You'd have pretty good odds of drawing a tag your first try for eastern Montana. Wyoming might also be a possibility especially if you apply for a unit that is 100% private land. You just may have to pay a trespass fee, but the tags are easier to draw.

[jackelope]

do a search on here for wyoming antelope. there's several threads on the topic. there's no OTC tags but there's units where your draw odds are right at 100%. those units will be mostly private land, but wyo fish and wildlife has pretty good resources for out of state hunters and land access.

[let.it.fly]

thanks guys. i was thinking montana because galpster has family there we went up for a hike yesterday and we kinda toyed with the idea of it. the only factor would be money. we would have a place to stay and his family as guides. so it would just be licence and tags. and unfortunatly times are tough. money is definetly an object in my case

[jackelope]

Montana has no OTC rifle hunts. They have guaranteed archery tags but you still have to apply.

[let.it.fly]

i would be trying with my bow. anyone know how much there licences are for outa state hunters

[Pathfinder101]

Montana is a little over $200 ($205 I think..), Wyoming is almost $300.  I tried for MT last year and didn't get drawn, but that gives me a point for this year, so as long as I put in for units that are reasonably easy to draw, I should get a tag this year.  I have heard that if you put in for the 700 units (southeastern) getting drawn is a done deal.  THat's not necessarily true (I put in 4 years ago for the 700, and didn't get drawn), but it may be your best bet if you have 0 points.  If nothing else, bank your preference point and you should be able to get a tag for 2011.
You can also "buy" a preference point in WY for $30.  Do that a couple of years in a row, and by 2012 or 2013 you can apply for one of the better trophy units in that state, and you will likely get drawn.