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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: Wea300mag on February 12, 2009, 07:01:01 PM

Title: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: Wea300mag on February 12, 2009, 07:01:01 PM: Originally I was going to take a year off from putting in for MT, but as the entry deadline approaches I'm starting to imagine what it would be like this fall not going to MT for 10 days. :'(

My reason for staying home was mainly due to the economy but I still have my job so far. :) I was thinking about putting in for deer only which is cheaper but the odds of drawing are much tougher. I seriously think that the Big Game Combo will be a gimmie draw this year. They may even have a few left over given the current conditions.

Anyone else still sitting on the fence?
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thought On Montana
Post by: 270Shooter on February 12, 2009, 07:04:22 PM: My parents will pay for it. (They said so anyway). If not I will find a way to do it myself. and if my dad won't go with me I will go by myself. If I get drawn.
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thought On Montana
Post by: Dansk on February 12, 2009, 07:45:41 PM: Fortunately and unfortunately this should be a good year for all nonres tags and draws, given the economy.
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thought On Montana
Post by: hogsniper on February 12, 2009, 07:56:25 PM: Hell yea im putting in....Had too much fun over there for 5 weeks last year!!! haha Cant wait to do it again!!!!

But I wouldnt recommend putting in for the combo!!! :P
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thought On Montana
Post by: archery288 on February 12, 2009, 08:02:03 PM: NOPE!!! Tags are already in the hopper!!! :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thought On Montana
Post by: jackelope on February 12, 2009, 08:10:15 PM: i am not putting in, but that was the original plan, thanks to an unexpected 3 week vacation from my former job i had to change plans. if there are leftover tags available come that time and i feel like it's do-able, then maybe i'll buy in.
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thought On Montana
Post by: Shannon on February 12, 2009, 08:54:33 PM: I am still going but two of my hunting partners have dropped out. I think the big game combo will almost be a sure thing this year. Hopefully it is because I don't have any preference points. Hogsniper makes me envious with his 5 weeks but I wouldn't miss my two weeks for anything.
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thought On Montana
Post by: Craig on February 12, 2009, 09:12:04 PM: I'm still in. I was out last year (only because I did not draw ).
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thought On Montana
Post by: MichaelJ on February 12, 2009, 09:19:27 PM: I think actually my two best buds and I are all putting in... they've hunted it before, but I haven't... should be fun!!!

Michael
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thought On Montana
Post by: Wea300mag on February 12, 2009, 09:25:06 PM: Quote from: MichaelJ on February 12, 2009, 09:19:27 PM
I think actually my two best buds and I are all putting in... they've hunted it before, but I haven't... should be fun!!!

Michael

You are supposed to be a poor college kid :dunno:

You put in and its Top Roman for the rest of the year. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: steeleywhopper on February 12, 2009, 10:39:31 PM: I am putting in come hell or highwater. I missed out the last two years putting in and I'll be darned if I don't put in this year. I think this will be my year for a Montana big bull. I might even put in for a Wyoming tag as well.
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: colockumelk on February 12, 2009, 11:19:10 PM: Hell no. I can't wait to actually have a quality hunt. This will be my first time hunting out of state (unless you count hunting on Camp Pendleton) and I can't wait. I'll show you the pics of my 400 class bull elk I take over there. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: MichaelJ on February 13, 2009, 03:12:43 AM: Quote from: Wea300mag on February 12, 2009, 09:25:06 PM
Quote from: MichaelJ on February 12, 2009, 09:19:27 PM
I think actually my two best buds and I are all putting in... they've hunted it before, but I haven't... should be fun!!!

Michael

You are supposed to be a poor college kid :dunno:

You put in and its Top Roman for the rest of the year. :IBCOOL:

Ahhhh... the beauty of student loans and a summer job to pay for apps! I can eat Ramen as long as I need to in order to tag a big muley! Hell even if I don't draw I'll go along... it'll be nice to have some huntin to do while on thanksgiving break!!!

Michael
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: PacificNWhunter on February 13, 2009, 07:30:38 AM: I've got the app filled out, just need to get it in the mail...Second thoughts only because it's will be my first trip over. Not really second thoughts, just excitement.
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: archery288 on February 13, 2009, 07:35:28 AM: Quote from: steeleywhopper on February 12, 2009, 10:39:31 PM
I am putting in come hell or highwater. I missed out the last two years putting in and I'll be darned if I don't put in this year. I think this will be my year for a Montana big bull. I might even put in for a Wyoming tag as well.

Unfortunately you already missed the deadline for Wyoming elk...
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: GoldTip on February 13, 2009, 07:45:38 AM: No second thoughts here. But I do figure there will be less applicants this year than in the past. Lotta people outta work in this country right now.
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: luvtohnt on February 13, 2009, 07:57:14 AM: I wish I had the money to go. I guess I must be a true poor college student! My cousin has invited me to go with him aon his backcountry trip in Wyoming every year just can't afford it.

Brandon
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: finnman on February 13, 2009, 08:24:00 AM: I have a group of 12 people that all want to go! :yike: I need to split it up according to points so we all have a chance at the draw, with 1 point it is about 33% draw odds for deer combo license, maybe with the bad economy it may go up, or less people are going for the big game combo and more for deer combo so it will go down!
Any idea or preference on area? I was thinking around Harlowtown or Havre or Winnett, ant advice? :dunno:
Any body use the Block management ground in these areas?
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: WDFW-SUX on February 13, 2009, 02:48:45 PM: Im just applying for square butte goat and breaks sheep......better odds to just bet it all on black 13 :dunno:
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: Dmanmastertracker on February 13, 2009, 06:25:21 PM: Had already changed my mind and decided on Oregon instead, total about 1/2 the trip cost and I prefer blacktail anyways. Wife's company today sent out an email, when we had the day off to leave for vacation that they are cutting everyone's salary, nice.
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: steeleywhopper on February 13, 2009, 07:03:16 PM: Quote from: archery288 on February 13, 2009, 07:35:28 AM
Quote from: steeleywhopper on February 12, 2009, 10:39:31 PM
I am putting in come hell or highwater. I missed out the last two years putting in and I'll be darned if I don't put in this year. I think this will be my year for a Montana big bull. I might even put in for a Wyoming tag as well.

Unfortunately you already missed the deadline for Wyoming elk...
I will just be putting in for deer and Antelope in Wyoming.
Title: Re: Who's Having 2nd Thoughts On Montana
Post by: Pathfinder101 on February 13, 2009, 11:44:27 PM: No second thoughts. Just the opposite in fact. I was only going to put in for Antelope. Just decided to put in for deer too.

...but Eyeore says (very slowly): You're..not..gonna..get..drawn..for..deer..anyway.. May..as..well..get..some..points..built..up.. :(

I f$#@ing hate Eyeore, but he's usually right...