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Title: Otc out of state.
Post by: ThurstonCokid on July 02, 2020, 11:46:58 AM
Well i just got the news that Idaho sold out of general deer tags.. i really want to hunt out of state mule deer this year, and the more I’m looking around the more I’m getting shut down. Is there any true state with over the counter muley tag that i can still buy this late in the game? I didnt apply for tags/permits in any state this year.. anyways thanks for the help! Hope i can snag some info on this


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Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: bobcat on July 02, 2020, 11:50:21 AM
I think archery in Oregon is over the counter. That's about the only one I know of, other than here in Washington.
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: Jonathan_S on July 02, 2020, 11:52:24 AM
Archery in Oregon? Other than that, I'd say pick up some Super Hunt/Raffle Tags  :chuckle:
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: ThurstonCokid on July 02, 2020, 11:53:33 AM
I think archery in Oregon is over the counter. That's about the only one I know of, other than here in Washington.
I have been looking into this and Arizona. Even Nebraska. I do archery Hunt on occasion and might have to get after it with a stick and string..


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Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: ThurstonCokid on July 02, 2020, 11:53:41 AM
Archery in Oregon? Other than that, I'd say pick up some Super Hunt/Raffle Tags  :chuckle:
Lol thanks!


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Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: head hunter on July 02, 2020, 11:56:03 AM
North Dakota has otc archery
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: Stein on July 02, 2020, 12:05:46 PM
If you broaden the search beyond deer you will have more options like CO elk, pigs, landowner/outfitter tags, etc.

Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: huntingfool7 on July 02, 2020, 12:42:10 PM
North Dakota has otc archery

Partially accurate. 
Not true for nonresidents seeking mulies.  https://gf.nd.gov/regulations/deer#byseason

Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: ThurstonCokid on July 02, 2020, 12:49:15 PM
North Dakota has otc archery

Partially accurate. 
Not true for nonresidents seeking mulies.  https://gf.nd.gov/regulations/deer#byseason
I thought North Dakota was another option. Thanks for the info.


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Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: sjhgraysage on July 02, 2020, 01:19:29 PM
not true mule deer, but Alaska has deer tags over the counter for blacktail
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: andrew_in_idaho on July 03, 2020, 04:20:07 AM
Nebraska Sandhills or Pine Ridge, weeklong season during the rut.


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Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: JTSmith3 on July 03, 2020, 08:07:12 AM
The OTC archery deer in AZ is pretty good. Especially in December and January. The season is long so you get lots of chances. Unfortunately the tag is calendar year. So if you came in late December you'd either have to buy the next year tag or end the hunt on the 31st. The tag is good for the whole year though so you could hunt it in Aug-Sept also. I'd be happy to answer specific questions about hunting in AZ if you have them.
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: ThurstonCokid on July 03, 2020, 09:05:29 AM
The OTC archery deer in AZ is pretty good. Especially in December and January. The season is long so you get lots of chances. Unfortunately the tag is calendar year. So if you came in late December you'd either have to buy the next year tag or end the hunt on the 31st. The tag is good for the whole year though so you could hunt it in Aug-Sept also. I'd be happy to answer specific questions about hunting in AZ if you have them.
Appreciate it! I was thinking about this hunt starting Jan 1 and then having the tag throughout the rest of the year. I maybe messaging you! Thanks


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Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: ganghis on July 08, 2020, 04:08:01 PM
was going to say Alaska blacktail, but that one's already taken ;) 

Looked into blacktail hunting on Kodiak recently. Tickets up there are super cheap, but there's potential quarantine restrictions that made me can the idea. Last I saw you had to have a covid test or do a mandatory 14 day quarantine on arrival.
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: Bigshooter on July 08, 2020, 05:31:29 PM
Call Idaho and ask them what day or days they post there returned tags.  They should be posted on a Monday and for sale on Thursdays.  First come first served.
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: Bigshooter on July 08, 2020, 05:40:17 PM
Your best chance.
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: ThurstonCokid on July 08, 2020, 06:48:26 PM
Your best chance.
Thank you! Will do


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Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: jakeweb on July 26, 2020, 06:26:46 AM
Me and my 2 buddies got Idaho returned tags. There were 1400+ on Thursday
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 26, 2020, 07:01:37 AM
Me and my 2 buddies got Idaho returned tags. There were 1400+ on Thursday
and sold out in 24hrs  :chuckle:


ID is gonna be so crazy busy this year. At min theres gonna be 4k more non residents plus the continued swarm of new residents.
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: Magnum_Willys on July 26, 2020, 07:03:35 AM
Me and my 2 buddies got Idaho returned tags. There were 1400+ on Thursday
and sold out in 24hrs  :chuckle:


ID is gonna be so crazy busy this year. At min theres gonna be 4k more non residents plus the continued swarm of new residents.

Isn’t it same number of tags sold as last year ?
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: BULLBLASTER on July 26, 2020, 07:05:09 AM
Me and my 2 buddies got Idaho returned tags. There were 1400+ on Thursday
and sold out in 24hrs  :chuckle:


ID is gonna be so crazy busy this year. At min theres gonna be 4k more non residents plus the continued swarm of new residents.

Isn’t it same number of tags sold as last year ?
Yes same number of tags but a good chunk went to either residents or nonresidents as second tags last year.
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: ThurstonCokid on July 26, 2020, 07:08:51 AM
Me and my 2 buddies got Idaho returned tags. There were 1400+ on Thursday
I got an Idaho returned tag as well!


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Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 26, 2020, 07:09:20 AM
Me and my 2 buddies got Idaho returned tags. There were 1400+ on Thursday
and sold out in 24hrs  :chuckle:


ID is gonna be so crazy busy this year. At min theres gonna be 4k more non residents plus the continued swarm of new residents.

Isn’t it same number of tags sold as last year ?
Yes same number of tags but a good chunk went to either residents or nonresidents as second tags last year.
  :yeah: theres usually several thousand tags available on Aug 1 to be purchased as a second tag for residents and non residents. And they go fast after that.  The elephant in the room is still the new residents issue though.
Title: Re: Otc out of state.
Post by: ThurstonCokid on July 26, 2020, 07:17:31 AM
Me and my 2 buddies got Idaho returned tags. There were 1400+ on Thursday
and sold out in 24hrs  :chuckle:


ID is gonna be so crazy busy this year. At min theres gonna be 4k more non residents plus the continued swarm of new residents.

Isn’t it same number of tags sold as last year ?
Yes same number of tags but a good chunk went to either residents or nonresidents as second tags last year.
  :yeah: theres usually several thousand tags available on Aug 1 to be purchased as a second tag for residents and non residents. And they go fast after that.  The elephant in the room is still the new residents issue though.
The new residents are going to increase the hunter numbers immensely.


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