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Hi guys, so my gift this year for Christmas was “go on a guided hunt” I’ve never hunted with a guide or been out of state and I’m not looking to do anything too crazy $$$ so my question is does anyone have any suggestions, I’m not opposed to staying in Washington or going out of state, i don’t want to hunt bear or blackmail, I’m open to most any other big game or even exotics really.  Just looking to get my feet wet and get the most bang for my buck. Thanks
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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2018, 05:27:36 PM »
Whats your budget? Rifle,bow...any? If I had the greenlight I'd be shopping Alberta muley hunts or Mid West whitetail hunts.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #2 on: December 26, 2018, 06:07:36 PM »
We've done several in Washington no crazy $$$$.
  Are you wanting to do a tent hunt /hotel/hike in/horseback?
And as mfowl asked rifle/ bow?
Do you have any specific questions?
You could send pm if you'd like
Give Dale the owner of this site I've heard nothing but good things about his hunts and I've talked to him a few times great guy just haven't gotten a chance to head his way for a hunt yet
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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #3 on: December 26, 2018, 06:20:26 PM »
Go to the sponsors classifieds and find Ambush Outfitters and book an awesome Moose hunt with Shane. Great value Moose hunt and a ton of fun.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #4 on: December 26, 2018, 06:30:34 PM »
Contact my buddy Joe at HeadinWest and tell him what you’re interested in. May be one of his “hunt plans” is exactly what you’re after.

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #5 on: December 26, 2018, 06:53:24 PM »
I go on 1-2 guided hunts per year. Been doing it for about 11years now. I enjoy the backcountry hunts the best. I enjoy WY hunts the most. MT has some good hunts to. Try for the como hunts ( deer/elk). Again the backcountry hunts are way back in with tents. Your away from everything. These hunts are a average of $5000. Be careful of who you pick. Do your home work. Haven’t picked one for next year yet but will soon. The earlier you book the better choice you have of what time you’ll hunt. Lots of them book out early

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #6 on: December 26, 2018, 06:54:48 PM »
I go on 1-2 guided hunts per year. Been doing it for about 11years now. I enjoy the backcountry hunts the best. I enjoy WY hunts the most. MT has some good hunts to. Try for the como hunts ( deer/elk). Again the backcountry hunts are way back in with tents. Your away from everything. These hunts are a average of $5000. Be careful of who you pick. Do your home work. Haven’t picked one for next year yet but will soon. The earlier you book the better choice you have of what time you’ll hunt. Lots of them book out early

I'd love to hear more about this. Are these hunts combo'd with lottery draws? In other words how predictably can you plan to go on one of these? I am definitely interested and would love recommendations. I am not above paying for success if I can't get it on my own.

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #7 on: December 26, 2018, 07:06:31 PM »
Both states are draw. WY being the harder one. I’ve found the deer and elk to be better in #’s and bigger in size. MT is also a draw. This year is the 1st year sense 2000 I didn’t get drawn. Put in for the big game combo and there’s a good chance of getting drawn. Deadline March 15. If you don’t get drawn you can enter another drawing for people who return there tags for some reason

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #8 on: December 26, 2018, 07:26:22 PM »
Check out Montana Safaris.

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #9 on: December 26, 2018, 07:39:43 PM »
Stay away from NW MT and the Bob Marshall. SW has a bid elk explosion going on now

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #10 on: December 26, 2018, 07:50:47 PM »
I would highly recommend Martin outfitters in Wyoming. I don't think they're cost is very high, they offer lodge hunts but you go out on horseback and the one trip I went on as a packer with him I saw more elk and heard more bugles than I ever realized was possible. I think he is pretty full but he may be able to squeeze in another hunt, doesn't hurt to ask. Pm me if you want some more info.

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #11 on: December 26, 2018, 07:56:11 PM »
Check out bearpawm outfitters. You'll no doubt have an awesome experience with him and his team.

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #12 on: December 26, 2018, 08:01:33 PM »
I’ve checked on Bearpaw and they have complaints against then

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #13 on: December 26, 2018, 08:09:49 PM »
I’ve checked on Bearpaw and they have complaints against then

I highly doubt that.

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #14 on: December 26, 2018, 08:22:31 PM »
Maybe my mistake. I read it as Bearpaw outfitters

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #15 on: December 26, 2018, 08:32:44 PM »
In northwestern states I would start by checking with Dale.

If you want to think outside the box, consider a trip to Africa. For not much more than you would pay to hunt one animal here, you can hunt several species and experience a different country.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #16 on: December 26, 2018, 08:34:56 PM »
In northwestern states I would start by checking with Dale.

If you want to think outside the box, consider a trip to Africa. For not much more than you would pay to hunt one animal here, you can hunt several species and experience a different country.

Who is Dale and how do I get ahold of him?
Have you done an Africa hunt? If so what were the total financials there?

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #17 on: December 26, 2018, 08:39:15 PM »
In northwestern states I would start by checking with Dale.

If you want to think outside the box, consider a trip to Africa. For not much more than you would pay to hunt one animal here, you can hunt several species and experience a different country.

Who is Dale and how do I get ahold of him?
Have you done an Africa hunt? If so what were the total financials there?
Dale is Bearpaw, the site owner.

Ive been to Africa 3 times and am going back next Summer.

Most outfitters offer packages which typically include four or five animals for around $5,000. What can get costly is taxidermy and additional animals.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #18 on: December 26, 2018, 08:41:49 PM »
So to answer a couple questions, I’m open to rifle or bow, however probably lean more towards rifle, and I would also be open to “semi-guided” or pack in trips as well I suppose, I think if I were to do something in Washington it would probably be elk or mule deer, not really interested in Africa, and not totally sure about budget but looking for the best bang for buck, not looking to stay in a fancy lodge or anything, would be nice to be able to drive there as well, however not a deal breaker by any means
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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #19 on: December 26, 2018, 10:32:56 PM »
Speed goat might be a fun way to get your feet wet that or Alberta Mule Deer. Midwest Whitetail is going to be in the 3-5K range. Heck even an Idaho Mt lion hunt. Dale was awesome for turkey season. I would definitely recommend shooting him an email or giving him a call.

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #20 on: December 26, 2018, 11:00:46 PM »
Speed goat hunt would be a good choice. Lots of action and lots of opportunity. Not crazy amounts of $ like most deer and elk hunts are getting to be if you go guided.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #21 on: December 26, 2018, 11:36:38 PM »
Whats your budget? Rifle,bow...any? If I had the greenlight I'd be shopping Alberta muley hunts or Mid West whitetail hunts.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #22 on: December 27, 2018, 03:36:07 AM »
Thanks for the mention Wapiti Talk!

Bang for your buck..... my first question is would you like to hunt somewhere that you can go back to again and again maybe with friends but not have to keep paying? I sell detailed diy elk hunting plans in both Montana and Wyoming. As someone above mentioned Wyoming is probably a better bet. It only takes 1 point to draw a tag. Someone also mentioned applying for a Big Game Combo in Montana. If you do that you may not draw but if you apply for elk only you will. My plans vary in difficulty from easy with road side camping to pack in camps in the back country. I take a look at your goals and abilities and offer you ones that suit your needs. It’s a one time cost per group so you can split the cost with partners. I only sell each plan to one group. My clients are all into elk and do very well. Let me know if you’re interested or have any questions. I’m a sponsor here on Hunt Washington. Good luck!
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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #23 on: December 28, 2018, 03:36:30 PM »
So put some more thought into it, to narrow things down, I’d like to keep my budget under 5k.  I am going to Hawaii this coming October so I would possibly be open to hunting when I’m there so if anyone has done that and could chime in that would be great, the only things I would be interested in Washington to hunt is elk or mule deer, same with Idaho, don’t know if Alaska would be with in my budget but also open to that or British Columbia. Figure I could save money if it’s somewhere I could drive to as well. I plan on going to the sportsman’s show at Puyallup fair as well to see what is being offered.
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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #24 on: December 28, 2018, 04:11:52 PM »
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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #25 on: December 28, 2018, 04:24:40 PM »
So put some more thought into it, to narrow things down, I’d like to keep my budget under 5k.  I am going to Hawaii this coming October so I would possibly be open to hunting when I’m there so if anyone has done that and could chime in that would be great, the only things I would be interested in Washington to hunt is elk or mule deer, same with Idaho, don’t know if Alaska would be with in my budget but also open to that or British Columbia. Figure I could save money if it’s somewhere I could drive to as well. I plan on going to the sportsman’s show at Puyallup fair as well to see what is being offered.

Your best bet would be an elk or better yet a cow elk hunt or an ID or Mt deer hunt with Bearpaw outfitters on here


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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
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If you go on a guided hunt go to South Africa or Namibia because for the cost of an elk hunt you can have a package for 5-10 animals and get treated like royalty over there and develop friendships that lasts a lifetime I book for many outfitters around the globe send me a pm

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #27 on: February 03, 2019, 04:06:49 AM »
If you hunt Hawaii plan on bow. They seem to have NY as their model city for gun control. It may or may not be a felony to bring a firearm to the island without a permit.

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #28 on: February 03, 2019, 08:06:41 AM »
Under 5k & being your first trip experience I would definitely look to eastern Wyoming for antelope. Should be able to draw a tag,hunt on private away from the masses & be guaranteed a successful hunt on a really good antelope. With some shopping around you could probably add a doe antelope (if tag drawn) & some prairie dog/coyote hunting & still be under your target budget with extra for a new speed goat rifle!😉 The fun factor will be off the charts,weather probably nice & the action guaranteed.

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #29 on: February 03, 2019, 09:13:27 AM »
Check out Spearhead Ranch in Wy for mule deer /goat combo. Antelope is diy and deer is guided. We hunted it for goats but saw some good Muley bucks on that ranch.

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Re: Looking for recommendations for first guided or out of state hunt
« Reply #30 on: February 04, 2019, 10:31:12 PM »
I wouldnt waste my time on a guided elk or mule deer in WA unless you have drawn a good tag or know of a outfit that is hunting private property. Id personally go on a horseback early season wilderness WY high country hunt for mule deer or the wilderness bull elk rifle hunts in Sept.

 


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