Post by: Stickerbush on January 13, 2016, 07:48:19 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 13, 2016, 08:00:48 AM
GoHunt
Huntin Fool
Cabela's Tags might be something to look at too, although I don't really know how that works.
Post by: Branden on January 13, 2016, 08:28:06 AM
Something to think about. If you are just starting out and are going to apply for multiple states, it might be less expensive to just buy tags every year. It's getting harder and harder to draw tags every year with the point creep. NV, UT, AZ, ID, they all make you purchase a license just to apply. Its not cheap.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 13, 2016, 09:54:03 AM
There are multiple methods to the out of state madness. If you wanna hunt, otc tags are your bread and butter. Pick states where you can apply for good LE tags but still get to use that license you bought and go hunting. Most all the states have some sort of tag you can pick up and hunt on whether it be left overs, second choices, or general season hunts. The other option is point building for a great tag, where you just start applying and hope to one day pull a great tag. You are WAY behind the curve though if not already started.
Post by: Rainier10 on January 13, 2016, 09:59:51 AM
Post by: jackelope on January 13, 2016, 11:19:42 AM
If this powerball thing I have going works out I am going to jump to the front of the line. :chuckle:
You gonna buy Utah?
(the entire state?)
Post by: Rainier10 on January 13, 2016, 11:32:54 AM
That would be nice, but I am thinking about spreading it around a little on auction/governor's tags, start a collection of 200" deer and 400" elk. I was thinking about lion hunting also but I heard "he's dead".If this powerball thing I have going works out I am going to jump to the front of the line. :chuckle:
You gonna buy Utah?
(the entire state?)
Post by: bobcat on January 13, 2016, 11:47:41 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on January 13, 2016, 12:20:38 PM
Seriously though, I think that just hunting states with good OTC opportunity is the way to go, there are many that have way better opportunity than here, just not as convenient.
Post by: Bigshooter on January 13, 2016, 05:23:14 PM
I have talked to the go hunt guys and just got a weird feeling from them so I haven't bought there info yet.
If you want to go with a application service I would go with epic outdoors. They use to be with the huntinfool and are a bunch of good guys to talk with. Plus I trust them more than I do the guys at cabelas.
Post by: ffbowhunter on January 13, 2016, 05:39:10 PM
Post by: buckmaster_wa on January 14, 2016, 06:25:44 PM
Or you could use Bigshooter services, Hes one of the most knowledgeable guys I know for all the western states. :tup:
Post by: Bigshooter on January 14, 2016, 06:50:45 PM
I would recommend Huntin fool. I have called and talked to their hunt advisors on a couple occasions and they are great to talk to. Seem like down to earth guys, not big headed like I have noticed with some of the Eastmans crew.
Or you could use Bigshooter services, Hes one of the most knowledgeable guys I know for all the western states. :tup:
That's not funny.
Post by: follow maggie on January 21, 2016, 01:35:25 PM
Post by: Stickerbush on February 07, 2016, 01:08:34 PM
If you are just starting the out of state game I would buy the huntin fool. And I would call them today so you can get there January issue. The first 6 issues cover all the western states starting with January.
I have talked to the go hunt guys and just got a weird feeling from them so I haven't bought there info yet.
If you want to go with a application service I would go with epic outdoors. They use to be with the huntinfool and are a bunch of good guys to talk with. Plus I trust them more than I do the guys at cabelas.
What do you mean you got a wierd feeling? A lot of podcasters are big on the gohunt train curious what's it all about. Does hunting fool have general info or just trophy stuff?
Post by: Bigshooter on February 07, 2016, 04:29:53 PM
If you are just starting the out of state game I would buy the huntin fool. And I would call them today so you can get there January issue. The first 6 issues cover all the western states starting with January.
I have talked to the go hunt guys and just got a weird feeling from them so I haven't bought there info yet.
If you want to go with a application service I would go with epic outdoors. They use to be with the huntinfool and are a bunch of good guys to talk with. Plus I trust them more than I do the guys at cabelas.
What do you mean you got a wierd feeling? A lot of podcasters are big on the gohunt train curious what's it all about. Does hunting fool have general info or just trophy stuff?
I got the feeling that they didn't have a lot of knowledge. And we're just trying to copy the huntin fool and eastmans to some extent.
What do you mean by general info?
Post by: Stickerbush on February 07, 2016, 09:14:55 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on February 07, 2016, 09:30:06 PM
General info in terms of meat hunts, not necessarily trophy hunts. Was under the impression hunting fool was more of a trophy mag
They mostly talk about "trophy" units but they do talk about lesser hunts with better draw odds.