Post by: vandeman17 on September 19, 2011, 08:26:07 PM
I am pretty sure I would take a decrease in pay to move to Montana or Idaho so that I could hunt big bulls EVERY year. Anybody else feel the same as me? :chuckle:
Post by: BENCHLEG on September 19, 2011, 08:44:00 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on September 19, 2011, 08:49:21 PM
my buddy did it 10yrs ago, and he does not regret it a-bit.
I am pretty sure I wouldn't regret it either. I am actually job hunting in Montana as we speak to see what I can find!
Post by: losdaddy7 on September 19, 2011, 08:50:35 PM
Post by: deerslyr on September 19, 2011, 08:56:37 PM
Post by: BENCHLEG on September 19, 2011, 09:46:15 PM
Post by: biggamehunter on September 19, 2011, 09:54:46 PM
Post by: SniperDanWA on September 19, 2011, 10:05:00 PM
Post by: deerslyr on September 19, 2011, 10:19:30 PM
deerslyr you r living the dream. keep it up i love it in mt :chuckle: :chuckle: :twocents:
Im tryin man! Its been great so far havnt yet connected on any animals but ive gotten close a few times.
Bozeman has alot of californians but it still isnt as bad as washington IMO. The economy in Billings hasnt really even taken a hit and jobs arnt hard to find depending on the field your in. All of the oil they have found in eastern MT and the dakotas gets shipped to one of the 3 refinery's in the billings areas so that keeps alot of people employed as well
Post by: SniperDanWA on September 19, 2011, 10:25:38 PM
I drove through in June and kept dreaming that I was home. I'd be lying to say I'm not a bit jealous. :bash:
Post by: C-Money on September 19, 2011, 10:44:38 PM
Post by: SniperDanWA on September 19, 2011, 10:46:15 PM
Why not take what you would lose by moving there, and just buy an out of state tag? I'm in Spokane and it is just as far to drive to Montana as it is for me to drive to Naches where I hunt elk?
Crossed my mind many times.
Post by: JimmyHoffa on September 20, 2011, 12:37:55 AM
I have close friends near Livingston and they say the area is filled with Californians. They said it is ruining the area.Seems to be happening to many other states too. They seem to be attracted to places with good skiing. Think about places that in the past you never would've guessed would have such a percentage of those tending towards being liberal---Sun Valley, ID...Jackson Hole, WY...Park City, UT. Also, areas with colleges/universities. I would think you could still find some areas in Montana that are still quite conservative and won't interfere with a traditional lifestyle.
Post by: whacker1 on September 20, 2011, 05:47:12 AM
Why not take what you would lose by moving there, and just buy an out of state tag? I'm in Spokane and it is just as far to drive to Montana as it is for me to drive to Naches where I hunt elk?
That is what I did last year.
Post by: jeepasaurusrex on September 20, 2011, 05:55:43 AM
Seems to be happening to many other states too. They seem to be attracted to places with good skiing. Think about places that in the past you never would've guessed would have such a percentage of those tending towards being liberal---Sun Valley, ID...Jackson Hole, WY...Park City, UT. Also, areas with colleges/universities. I would think you could still find some areas in Montana that are still quite conservative and won't interfere with a traditional lifestyle.
I was just in Park City a couple weeks ago. It had been a few years since I had been there and even that short time I noticed a huge difference. The people are rude. The food is WAY over priced. For some reason, the wife wanted to shop at the outlet mall there.. :bdid:
Post by: deerslyr on September 20, 2011, 06:17:59 AM
I have close friends near Livingston and they say the area is filled with Californians. They said it is ruining the area.I would think you could still find some areas in Montana that are still quite conservative and won't interfere with a traditional lifestyle.
Ive been all of the state since Ive been here and it seems to me that the *censored*s and californians are all in the minority still no matter where you go :tup:
Post by: LittleJohn on September 20, 2011, 06:32:46 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on September 20, 2011, 06:52:36 AM
Post by: bobcat on September 20, 2011, 07:21:19 AM
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I have close friends near Livingston and they say the area is filled with Californians. They said it is ruining the area
I think in the near future, they will still be saying the same thing, but replace "Californians" with "Washingtonians". Along with many other places in Montana and Idaho.
Post by: elkinrutdrivemenuts on September 20, 2011, 07:54:53 AM
Post by: Griz231 on September 20, 2011, 08:47:48 AM
I took it for granted when i lived out there. My dad guided for 25 years, so i had my fair share of awesome hunting. Washington can be a major bummer sometimes.
Montana is great place if you can find work. I would love to go back now so my kids can experience the same things I did. All I need is email to work, so I guess i can go just about anywhere. Just have to convince the wife to go.
Post by: vandeman17 on September 20, 2011, 08:55:26 AM
Post by: GoldTip on September 20, 2011, 09:23:04 AM
Born and raised in Montana, moved to Wash back in 97'. best thing I ever did as far as a job goes. but worst thing i did as far as hunting goes.
I took it for granted when i lived out there. My dad guided for 25 years, so i had my fair share of awesome hunting. Washington can be a major bummer sometimes.
Montana is great place if you can find work. I would love to go back now so my kids can experience the same things I did. All I need is email to work, so I guess i can go just about anywhere. Just have to convince the wife to go.
I have virtually the same story, my Dad was also an outfitter. I moved here in '93. What most people aren't saying is that yes, there are jobs in Montana, but they pay far less than here. And unless your looking into moving to places like Malta, Glendive, or Miles City, whoever it was that said cost of living was low in Montana is out of their minds. I buy non-resident tags to hunt back home, make way more money here in Spokane and have far more vacation than I would ever get in Montana. Yes, the hunting is not nearly as good here as back home, but you can't eat the scenery. Montana is the promised land for sure, and I love my home state like no other. But it is not easy to live and thrive there.
Post by: elkfuler on September 20, 2011, 09:26:17 AM
Post by: deerslyr on September 20, 2011, 10:41:35 AM
I MOVED TO MONTANA!! Been a Wet-sider my whole life, 3 months into montana life and its great, Endless opportunities-is a good way to discribe the hunting. Can't wait to learn the country. I was at the local taxi yester, man they have some animals. Met a guy and his family, he was dropping off his 320" bull, he, his wife, and 3 teenage boys, all got thier bulls and bucks last year. He was trying to give me some of his elk meat. :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
I had a game warden actually take me to a spot that is my new elk honey hole :IBCOOL: where are you located Little John?
Post by: Little Fish on September 20, 2011, 01:12:45 PM
Washington has a great variety of things to do. We may not have the best hunting or fishing or boating or diving or skiing, but we are above average for just about any outdoor activity you can think of.
Post by: golfguy0912 on September 21, 2011, 12:38:22 AM
Post by: RadSav on September 21, 2011, 12:57:20 AM
I've been hunting more and more in Canada and it is fantastic even if I have to put up with underqualified guides most times. Problem with that has been the squaw always looses out and stays behind to run the shop. She's a damn good slave, but I see a revolt coming in my future if it continues. Taking her on an antelope hunt in 2012 to Wyoming. If she likes it there who knows..we might be packing our bags.
Post by: AKBowman on September 21, 2011, 11:57:30 AM
Post by: AKBowman on September 21, 2011, 12:03:58 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on September 21, 2011, 02:52:51 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 21, 2011, 03:16:32 PM
Post by: DoubleJ on September 21, 2011, 03:17:43 PM
I recently moved from the wet side to the dry side and enjoy it much more. I like everything about it except that I still have to deal with the rubbish of the wdfw rules. It is really crappy that it is a pipe dream to actually be able to hunt branch antlered rocky mtn elk every year in washington state. :bash:
Washington saves those for the indians :chuckle:
Post by: Griz231 on October 09, 2011, 08:04:01 PM
Born and raised in Montana, moved to Wash back in 97'. best thing I ever did as far as a job goes. but worst thing i did as far as hunting goes.
I took it for granted when i lived out there. My dad guided for 25 years, so i had my fair share of awesome hunting. Washington can be a major bummer sometimes.
Montana is great place if you can find work. I would love to go back now so my kids can experience the same things I did. All I need is email to work, so I guess i can go just about anywhere. Just have to convince the wife to go.
We are considering the Spokane Pullman area. It's close to Idaho and Mt which would make for easier trips.
Don't go to Malta. Went to grade school there. No opportunity there. Sh$t hole.
I have virtually the same story, my Dad was also an outfitter. I moved here in '93. What most people aren't saying is that yes, there are jobs in Montana, but they pay far less than here. And unless your looking into moving to places like Malta, Glendive, or Miles City, whoever it was that said cost of living was low in Montana is out of their minds. I buy non-resident tags to hunt back home, make way more money here in Spokane and have far more vacation than I would ever get in Montana. Yes, the hunting is not nearly as good here as back home, but you can't eat the scenery. Montana is the promised land for sure, and I love my home state like no other. But it is not easy to live and thrive there.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on October 09, 2011, 08:50:57 PM
Post by: royalbull on October 09, 2011, 11:00:22 PM
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on October 10, 2011, 06:38:37 AM
- If it is Rocky Mountain scenic, and you aren't wealthy, the financial stress of making ends meet may not be worth it. We moved away from financial distress.
- If your spouse/s.o. isn't content with satellite TV, country bars, and outdoor opportunities, it might not be right for you both.
- If you have kids, the quality of education is quite a bit lower than by WA standards.
- If you have health issues, the quality of health care is significantly lower, and in most rural areas no specialist within 150 miles will participate in your health insurance group coverage - you pay the difference.
- Electric bills will induce sticker shock - it was not uncommon for winter monthly electric to run $250-300
- Fresh, ripe, quality produce is a rare and precious commodity. My wife, a Wyoming native, thought she didn't like fruit - until we moved here.
- I have had more quality hunting as a nonresident hunter in Wyoming, than as a resident when I lived there.
- On a bright note, incredible hunting and trout fishing, and you can easily and inexpensively put up a year's supply of meat.
Post by: brokehunter on October 10, 2011, 10:47:30 PM
Post by: Harstine Hunter on October 11, 2011, 07:17:44 AM
Wouldn't it be great to be able to get three deer tags and two elk tags? Shoot one of each species! Dreaming, I'm only dreaming!
Post by: starr on October 23, 2011, 10:54:13 PM
Post by: whtelk on October 24, 2011, 06:42:15 AM
I would like to live in Oregon. Wish the family farm was busy enough to support me and mine as well as the uncle. Not gonna happen any time soon, maybe he will retire some day. I can get land owner tags, and it would be great to be done with the non resident fees!And here I was thinking I would rather live in Washington....too many Californians here for me.