Post by: BurleyDog on December 11, 2012, 09:49:03 AM
I am thinking about an out of state hunt.
I work 60 hrs a week spring-middle October so it would have to be after that. I would love to find a place where my brother and I could have a week long hunt with good odds at seeing and bagging an elk. Honestly any elk (even a cow) would be awesome for my first elk. Since I am a rookie I think rifle would be best.
I know this group has tons of expertise and experience in out of state hunting. Does anyone have any ideas for me?
Thank you very much!
Post by: bobcat on December 11, 2012, 09:51:38 AM
Post by: Labs07 on December 12, 2012, 12:08:21 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on December 12, 2012, 12:25:14 PM
Go to Colorado and shoot a cow elk. The cow tags are cheaper- I think they're $250. Colorado has more elk than any other state.:tup: That is what I would do to if I was going out of state for elk ;)
Post by: bobcat on December 12, 2012, 12:29:36 PM
Post by: sirmissalot on December 12, 2012, 12:30:34 PM
You could go to Wyoming and buy a cow/calf tag for 275. I have been going there for 3 years and bagged a cow every year.
That's what I would do too you can go hunt cows in November when they are pretty bunched up. Not gonna say its easy but shouldn't be a problem to fill the tag with a little bit of research.
Post by: BurleyDog on December 12, 2012, 02:03:45 PM
If I go I will start a thread on it.
Thanks!
Post by: dkecoleman on December 13, 2012, 08:17:36 PM
Post by: Bob33 on December 13, 2012, 08:36:55 PM
Anyone that tells you there is an "easy" place to get an elk is either (a) hunting private land, (b) very lucky, or(c) blowing smoke. Elk are trophies because they are smart, challenging, and difficult to hunt. I would venture a complete guess that in Washington probably close to half of all elk hunters have never killed more than one or two elk in their lives, if even one.
If you truly want a very high probability of killing an elk, by all means consider getting an outfitter like Bearpaw to help. On the other hand, if you want a do it yourself "hunt" more than a "kill", I would choose Wyoming. :twocents:
Post by: BurleyDog on December 14, 2012, 01:01:32 PM
Post by: packmule on December 26, 2012, 01:54:21 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on December 26, 2012, 02:06:10 PM
Have you looked into antlerless opportunities in Washington? There are some units where draw odds aren't bad and your chances of killing a cow elk are relatively high.:yeah:I aslo don't think I would go out of state to kill a cow, I think it can be done here much cheaper. There are lots of cow tags out there to draw and plenty of people on here to help. Put in for our draws and if you need help picking a certain tag to apply for just ask.
Post by: PlateauNDN on December 26, 2012, 02:26:51 PM
Have you looked into antlerless opportunities in Washington? There are some units where draw odds aren't bad and your chances of killing a cow elk are relatively high.:yeah:I aslo don't think I would go out of state to kill a cow, I think it can be done here much cheaper. There are lots of cow tags out there to draw and plenty of people on here to help. Put in for our draws and if you need help picking a certain tag to apply for just ask.
:yeah: Plenty of folks on here willing to help. Lot of areas near you and not far from your location to get an elk. why not save the money from going out of state and invest in scouting and learning the areas closer to increase your odds of getting an elk? :dunno: Just some ideas best of luck on whatever you decide. :tup:
Post by: Bigshooter on December 26, 2012, 02:43:23 PM