Post by: Coasthunterjay on December 03, 2013, 12:55:44 AM
I have hunted OTC in Idaho Hells Canyon area and have had really good success for elk, but have been looking at hunting it for deer now. Only problem its a draw and from the looks of it not a very good one.
Anyone see trouble in putting in for tags as a non-resident for Idaho or would you go for it regardless.
Also...can you explain a little bit of the process of getting the tag and not. Do you have to pay for the whole thing up front and wait and if not get your money back? Guess I'm a lil vague on that part.
Thanks everyone.
Post by: Todd_ID on December 03, 2013, 05:42:27 AM
Post by: boneaddict on December 03, 2013, 05:55:54 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 03, 2013, 06:07:07 AM
Post by: Coasthunterjay on December 03, 2013, 07:23:12 AM
Some one was saying that the odds are something like 1 tag for non residence for every 10 regular tags? I think for unit 32 that maybe a total of 6 non residence tags. OUCH.....Sounds like I need to just prepare myself to fork out some dollars for a while. guess that is out of state hunting for yah.
Post by: bobcat on December 03, 2013, 07:33:26 AM
Post by: Bigshooter on December 03, 2013, 07:39:16 AM
Yes, you front all the money when you apply and then get back the tag price only if you don't draw. If you're looking at units 11 and 18 for deer tags, then I can tell you those are getting to be very tough hunts to get the type of buck most people think they want. I know of several very good hunters here the last few years who have eaten those tags. It's not any easier when you don't live here or are only planning on hunting a couple of weeks. But there is always a chance to see one that makes you :drool: !
You have to buy a license to apply and it is nonrefundable. You also have to pay for the application fee which is nonrefundable. You do not have to front the tag fee. If you are already buying a license to hunt elk, it would only cost you around $15 to apply for a deer tag. Then if you are drawn you have until August 1st to buy the tag.
Post by: boneaddict on December 03, 2013, 08:29:31 AM
Post by: huntnphool on December 03, 2013, 08:34:29 AM
+1, you do not pay for the permit tag up front.Yes, you front all the money when you apply and then get back the tag price only if you don't draw. If you're looking at units 11 and 18 for deer tags, then I can tell you those are getting to be very tough hunts to get the type of buck most people think they want. I know of several very good hunters here the last few years who have eaten those tags. It's not any easier when you don't live here or are only planning on hunting a couple of weeks. But there is always a chance to see one that makes you :drool: !
You have to buy a license to apply and it is nonrefundable. You also have to pay for the application fee which is nonrefundable. You do not have to front the tag fee. If you are already buying a license to hunt elk, it would only cost you around $15 to apply for a deer tag. Then if you are drawn you have until August 1st to buy the tag.
Post by: idahohuntr on December 03, 2013, 08:51:44 AM
If you are already buying a hunting license in Idaho, you aren't out much to apply for deer, and your odds are actually relatively decent even with the 10% cap compared to a good WA deer tag.
Post by: boneaddict on December 03, 2013, 09:37:52 AM
Post by: kentrek on December 03, 2013, 09:46:38 AM
As far as I know, Idaho has the best odds of any state, compliments to No points, limited picks, and making you choose one OIL versus deer and elk. I pulled the plug in protest on my money the last two years to protest the big hike in fees. Idaho is a great place to hunt though, so I am probably just punishing myself. It felt good to stand for something though.
Woest part is from the lack of non res hunters the fees are going to go up again...an now there going to add more special draw units...not good for a guy who spends 3weeks a year hunting otc units
Idaho is in a downward spiral imo
Post by: boneaddict on December 03, 2013, 09:51:20 AM
Post by: idahohuntr on December 03, 2013, 09:57:58 AM
Especially with every year they threaten to go to points. It will be permanently tanked then IMO:yeah: :bdid: I think the longer Idaho holds out on instituting a points system, the less likely it will ever happen. Last time it came up, the IDFG commission didn't even discuss it...they quickly voted it down unanimously and moved on to the next agenda item. :tup:
Post by: kentrek on December 03, 2013, 09:59:32 AM
Post by: boneaddict on December 03, 2013, 12:57:44 PM
Why, because of the system they have.
You have to commit to one OIL.....you have to choose between OIL and Deer or elk, you get one choice that counts for that OIL. There isn't a pile of folks with 20 points already putting in for that OIL. (true odds). You pony up the money before the hunt.
as compared to our system....
you can put in for all of them, along with deer, elk, and every other choice, I think you get to choose 4 units for that one OIL. There are folks with what 15 points squared going into the draw. A lot of folks. Then it costs 5 bucks for a chance, though a slim one to play.
:jacked: :sry:
Post by: Coasthunterjay on December 03, 2013, 05:18:17 PM