Post by: h20hunter on December 09, 2017, 03:30:46 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on December 09, 2017, 03:50:14 PM
Post by: h20hunter on December 09, 2017, 03:51:16 PM
Post by: Eric M on December 09, 2017, 04:09:32 PM
Post by: h20hunter on December 09, 2017, 04:11:32 PM
Post by: Russ McDonald on December 09, 2017, 04:15:17 PM
Is that coming up in Feb? Trying to remember. I'd like to go down but don't want to fall for any flashy booths with photos of big bulls.End of January
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Post by: h20hunter on December 09, 2017, 04:16:34 PM
Post by: Eric M on December 09, 2017, 04:21:55 PM
Is that coming up in Feb? Trying to remember. I'd like to go down but don't want to fall for any flashy booths with photos of big bulls.you could just brochure shop then get on line and check reviews of the places.
Post by: h20hunter on December 09, 2017, 04:23:02 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on December 09, 2017, 04:29:13 PM
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 09, 2017, 04:36:03 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 09, 2017, 04:42:16 PM
H2O, have you considered purchasing a hunt plan? I know a cat who does these in both MT and WY and I think folks are pretty darn successful with them (and equally important, happy with his customer service throughout the process). Much less out of pocket than a full blown guided hunt. He can also recommend a good outfitter in both those states if you wish to go that route. Just another option in your tool kit sir :). RJ
Whats that ??
Post by: h20hunter on December 09, 2017, 04:45:53 PM
What's a hunt plan?
Post by: WapitiTalk1 on December 09, 2017, 04:52:37 PM
Edit: Sorry, I'm trying to cook some chow and do some hunting forum page stuff at the same time. The hunt plan pretty much provides you with pin point, previously productive, spots to hunt for the season/type of weapon, and, additional tips such as access points, campsites, etc.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on December 09, 2017, 04:58:19 PM
There are a few outfits that are now doing this.. The guy I know and endorse is a former, successful outfitting business owner (Montana) that sold his outfit a few years ago. What he does now is sell said "hunt plans" for folks that perhaps, don't have the time or opportunity to travel to the elk states and research an elk spot (I believe he has plans for deer also). He is not a sponsor here at this time so I won't offer his business name openly (respecting the head cook and bottle washer of Hunt WA) but will respond to your PM's if asked. It really is a pretty damn cool deal. RJ
So its a private, supposedly for one person, public land scouting report ?
Post by: h20hunter on December 09, 2017, 04:59:15 PM
Post by: bearpaw on December 10, 2017, 06:07:07 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 10, 2017, 06:56:57 PM
Post by: h20hunter on December 10, 2017, 07:02:44 PM
Post by: Biggerhammer on December 10, 2017, 08:35:02 PM
To pay to play when it comes to Elk.
Pretty much need to pay to play for anything that's fun, that's life. :tup:
Post by: dvolmer on December 11, 2017, 09:13:41 PM
Post by: jamesfromseattle on December 11, 2017, 09:19:33 PM
If you are willing to pay around 6 to 7 K then you should be able to go to some out of state outfitter that has landowner preference tags for those who are going to hunt with him or his outfitter. This would solve your lack of points issue. I think New Mexico has a lot of landowner vouchers for their guided hunts. Wyoming and Montana have some good hunts in areas that are easy to draw. These areas are not good for the DIY public land hunter but there are large ranches in some of these areas that are outfitter only and you can get a dandy bull with an easy tag to draw. Once again, its just what your willing to pay for. It also depends on what kind of shape and age you are. If you are young and strong then I would look to Montana, Wyoming, or Idaho. If you want a causal hunt, New Mexico is rolling hills and lots of flat land with Junipers and Cedars.
I've have no experience but have heard the same about New Mexico--apparently with the landowner tags you can get into some really great areas without playing the application game.
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on December 11, 2017, 09:22:53 PM
Post by: h20hunter on December 11, 2017, 09:26:28 PM
Post by: Stein on December 11, 2017, 10:44:01 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 12, 2017, 06:00:16 AM
Post by: White Pass Outfitters on December 12, 2017, 08:50:54 AM
Post by: h20hunter on December 12, 2017, 08:57:16 AM
Post by: 2MANY on December 12, 2017, 09:20:58 AM
I should clarify that this was not a comment directed at an individual.
Simply encouraging people to do their home work.
I suggest talking to past clients.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on December 12, 2017, 09:25:27 AM
Post by: White Pass Outfitters on December 12, 2017, 09:29:05 AM
Post by: sjhgraysage on December 12, 2017, 09:30:45 AM
Post by: h20hunter on December 12, 2017, 09:34:32 AM
Post by: sjhgraysage on December 12, 2017, 04:21:45 PM
But here is a sample of what might be available in BC.
http://www.sawtoothbc.com/
I thought that some one on here posted a story about going to BC for elk a year or two back, might try a search for that???
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on December 12, 2017, 08:41:07 PM
I know nothing about this outfitter!!!!!
But here is a sample of what might be available in BC.
http://www.sawtoothbc.com/
I thought that some one on here posted a story about going to BC for elk a year or two back, might try a search for that???
They have taken some really nice bulls.
Post by: h20hunter on December 12, 2017, 08:51:20 PM
Post by: jackelope on December 12, 2017, 09:14:27 PM
I know nothing about this outfitter!!!!!
But here is a sample of what might be available in BC.
http://www.sawtoothbc.com/
I thought that some one on here posted a story about going to BC for elk a year or two back, might try a search for that???
@elkaholic123 maybe?
Post by: stackemup on December 13, 2017, 03:18:10 PM
Post by: MuzzyHunter28 on December 13, 2017, 05:54:32 PM
If you're looking to do a Archery or Rifle hunt out of state. I went with Montana Rivers & Ridges Outfitters, just south of Missoula this fall. I harvested a bull on my first day of Rifle after Hunting with him during Archery and missing a nice 6x bull...Ugh!....He hunts Public lands. I just wrote up a review about his outfit & my experience in the "Out of state section". Not sure how to link it here, but it labeled "Montana Outfitter Review A+". Take a look.
Here is that link-boneaddict
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,222019.msg2953722.html#msg2953722 (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,222019.msg2953722.html#msg2953722)
Post by: elkaholic123 on December 14, 2017, 03:44:59 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 18, 2017, 07:11:36 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on December 18, 2017, 07:19:06 AM
Will have to put that on the 'ol calendar.
The Portland show is February 7-11. https://www.thesportshows.com/shows/pacific-northwest/
Post by: h20hunter on December 18, 2017, 07:27:52 AM
Post by: Houndhunter on December 18, 2017, 08:58:25 AM
Sun canyon lodge. They guide in the Bob Marshell wilderness it's a long ride in there awesome place.
I guided for these guys, good operation. If you have questions about this outfit feel free to pm me.
Post by: vandeman17 on December 18, 2017, 09:13:47 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on December 18, 2017, 09:32:53 AM
Post by: h20hunter on December 18, 2017, 09:38:43 AM
Big questions you have to ask is what do you want out of the hunt? Do you want an adventure with the chance at A bull? Do you want to hunt the rut or late season bulls? Is A bull acceptable or are you looking for something a bit more exceptional?
Im looking for a good experience that won't physically break me in pieces and would like to shoot a decent bull. Id shoot a rag horn on the last day but won't be holding out for a masher. Once I hear the whisper thats a good, decent, or shooter im sending it.