Out of State hunting

[time2hunt]

Well it’s that time of year again to start putting in for out of state hunts With that being said who taking a step back due to high inflation cost and increased  credit card rates.


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[boneaddict]

Utah is today I think

[boneaddict]

who taking a step back due to high inflation cost and increased  credit card rates.

Lol, I took a step back a long time ago because of money hungry states getting greedy.

[pianoman9701]

Well it’s that time of year again to start putting in for out of state hunts With that being said who taking a step back due to high inflation cost and increased  credit card rates.


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Last year's CO trip tapped me out and for what ended up being on 4 days of hunting. I won't be going anywhere else this year.

[time2hunt]

Utah is today I think

Utah is April , New Mexico is today


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[huntnnw]

In for New Mexico elk, NV elk, deer and sheep, UT deer, sheep and bison. MT deer/elk combo.

[Stein]

No step back for us, MT for deer and elk archery for me then back for rifle with my son.  If that doesn't work, we might do a late season quickie somewhere.

Gas is manageable, tags are doable since we save for them all year and I don't even know what my credit card charges for interest and have no intention of finding out.

[vandeman17]

I am taking a step back but not due to inflation. This year I have a few other goals that I am putting that time and money towards. Will be back in the game next year for sure.

[HUNT JR]

I am in all over the place as usual.

[GUscottie]

This year:
Utah Deer, elk and antelope (longshot state altogether)
Montana Deer and Antelope (deer should be a gimme)
Wyoming Deer, Elk and Antelope (deer is a gimme, elk and goat are long shots)

2025: Moose already bought and paid for in Canada, eh?

[kentrek]

In for 15 different states...just an irresponsible gambling addict at this point

[vandeman17]

In for 15 different states...just an irresponsible gambling addict at this point

What if by some stroke of luck you got drawn in even 10 of those states? That would be one crazy year 

[Karl Blanchard]

Opposite of throttling back with kids coming of age. Little turds don't know how good they have it 

[kentrek]

In for 15 different states...just an irresponsible gambling addict at this point

What if by some stroke of luck you got drawn in even 10 of those states? That would be one crazy year 

I could apply for tags that could make that possible but there would be serious diminishing returns for me personally..4-5 states max

[Buckjunkie]

In for 15 different states...just an irresponsible gambling addict at this point

What if by some stroke of luck you got drawn in even 10 of those states? That would be one crazy year 

I could apply for tags that could make that possible but there would be serious diminishing returns for me personally..4-5 states max

I drew “too many” tags in 2007. It’s a good problem to have. You get to decide if you will turn tags in or run yourself ragged. I chose the latter and didn’t do some tags justice.

It didn’t change my application strategy. I apply for more tags now than in 2007. Hopefully I will be retired by the time it happens again.

[kselkhunter]

Just my home state of Oregon this year.  Will apply for antlerless Utah tags, and will hunt if I draw but probably a few years before I draw again there. Skipped NM and ID this year.  Don't apply anywhere else anymore. 

[kentrek]

In for 15 different states...just an irresponsible gambling addict at this point

What if by some stroke of luck you got drawn in even 10 of those states? That would be one crazy year 

I could apply for tags that could make that possible but there would be serious diminishing returns for me personally..4-5 states max

I drew “too many” tags in 2007. It’s a good problem to have. You get to decide if you will turn tags in or run yourself ragged. I chose the latter and didn’t do some tags justice.

It didn’t change my application strategy. I apply for more tags now than in 2007. Hopefully I will be retired by the time it happens again.

I will bank on drawing too little tags vs too many everytime

[Stein]

Opposite of throttling back with kids coming of age. Little turds don't know how good they have it 

That's the truth!

[Buckjunkie]

In for 15 different states...just an irresponsible gambling addict at this point

What if by some stroke of luck you got drawn in even 10 of those states? That would be one crazy year 

I could apply for tags that could make that possible but there would be serious diminishing returns for me personally..4-5 states max

I drew “too many” tags in 2007. It’s a good problem to have. You get to decide if you will turn tags in or run yourself ragged. I chose the latter and didn’t do some tags justice.

It didn’t change my application strategy. I apply for more tags now than in 2007. Hopefully I will be retired by the time it happens again.

I will bank on drawing too little tags vs too many everytime

Amen

[CarbonHunter]

I plan on finding the money for MT and ID by not hunting in WA.

[Call em in]

A question for the guys that are putting in for numerous states every year....do you use a tag application service or navigate and keep track of all of the draws yourself?  With all of the different rules, units and deadlines it seems like those services might not be a bad option.  Just curious to here your opinions. 

[bearpaw]

If you give GoHunt, Huntin Fool, and a couple of the others your email address you will get constant reminders of each state draw deadline. Then it's pretty easy to do apps yourself.

[actionshooter]

Montana Combo and just points after that.... Alaska is looking good again this year, didn't get my draws there but its OTC now..

[andrew_in_idaho]

I’ll be applying for sheep in Idaho, everything in Nevada, everything in Utah, sheep in WA, and since I should have results from Idaho sheep back by then, if I don’t draw I might do antelope in Wyoming this year, I will apply for Montana Antelope and an elk B tag either way, and mule deer application for South Dakota


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[ganghis]

Gotta keep the dream alive!  You can't win if you don't play

Montana deer/elk combo w 2 points (large chance there) + special draws
AZ deer, elk (elk already a fail)
NV sheep, elk, deer, antelope
WA draws
WY points only
CO points only

I like to have one out of state thing that's pretty sure and swing for the fences on the rest.  Next year it will hopefully be WY general elk w 5 pts.  I like to keep a backup though, and I have enough to make Montana cow elk a sure thing if the general falls through.

[dvolmer]

Wyoming deer, antelope, and elk. Montana landowner deer and a couple of B tags. I’ll still hunt in Washington for deer only due to a ranch I have access to in Grant Co.  Ten days in Alaska in July will be nice too (halibut, bottom fish, and salmon) and a week in august crabbing on the Oregon coast.

[Shawn Ryan]

OR rifle deer and archery elk, 9 days each. Should draw my first choice for both.

[Stein]

Forgot about MT antelope, might have to put in this year as we should be an easy draw.

[kentrek]

A question for the guys that are putting in for numerous states every year....do you use a tag application service or navigate and keep track of all of the draws yourself?  With all of the different rules, units and deadlines it seems like those services might not be a bad option.  Just curious to here your opinions.

I use epic, there's so much more then just deadlines...I stay very involved all winter long until my fall is scheduled out then things get set on cruise control with them doing the rest...typically spend a couple hours a month on the phone with them

There is a decent amount of strategy and thought that goes into the scheduling and it's pretty nice having someone to bounce ideas off that has a substantial amount of experience

[Stein]

A question for the guys that are putting in for numerous states every year....do you use a tag application service or navigate and keep track of all of the draws yourself?  With all of the different rules, units and deadlines it seems like those services might not be a bad option.  Just curious to here your opinions.

I only do three states and do it all myself.  It's not that hard, tons of information out there.

[hoytxl2009]

A question for the guys that are putting in for numerous states every year....do you use a tag application service or navigate and keep track of all of the draws yourself?  With all of the different rules, units and deadlines it seems like those services might not be a bad option.  Just curious to here your opinions.

Use GoHunt and manage everything in a composition book for each state is what I do. I apply in 10 different states and can easily keep track of deadlines and information. Listen to application strategies on the way to work and eventually you will have them all memorized.  The square tool we all carry in out pockets as well. Once you find deadlines put them in your calendar and add a few Important notes you may like.

Much easier then people lead on.

[Beastmonger1987]

In for 15 different states...just an irresponsible gambling addict at this point

I feel that. AZ Elk... drawn! NV Mule Deer...drawn! ID, OR, CA, UT, MT, NV, NM, AZ, CO, TX, WY. I'm running out of paid leave best problem a new western hunter can have

New Zealand in 2025 for Red Stag on the budget for next year.

[Beastmonger1987]

A question for the guys that are putting in for numerous states every year....do you use a tag application service or navigate and keep track of all of the draws yourself?  With all of the different rules, units and deadlines it seems like those services might not be a bad option.  Just curious to here your opinions.

Moving from Florida in December 2020, Epic has shortened my learning curve on all things Western hunting, I knew absolutely nothing 3 years ago. I have them handle MT, NV, CO, and UT and use them for consultation and outfitter referral. I do all other states on my own. Next year I will probably take over NV from them, I have gotten that website down pretty good.

[carlyoungs]

In for 15 different states...just an irresponsible gambling addict at this point

I feel that. AZ Elk... drawn! NV Mule Deer...drawn! ID, OR, CA, UT, MT, NV, NM, AZ, CO, TX, WY. I'm running out of paid leave best problem a new western hunter can have

New Zealand in 2025 for Red Stag on the budget for next year.

I'm planning a new Zealand hunt 2026. Gonna pick your brain a little if you don't mind

[Pathfinder101]

I am limited because I'm a teacher.  Only really get about 5 days total (3 personal days + a weekend), so only WA plus one other state for me every year.  I rolled the dice and got my Idaho tag this year, so that's it.  Points in WY, probably start building Colorado points this year.   

[huntnnw]

A question for the guys that are putting in for numerous states every year....do you use a tag application service or navigate and keep track of all of the draws yourself?  With all of the different rules, units and deadlines it seems like those services might not be a bad option.  Just curious to here your opinions.

All on my own , do all my own research. Pretty hard to forget tag deadlines once you have applied. You will get multiple emails from states reminding you of the deadline. NV really won’t let you forget as they will text you 3-4 times about deadline 

[dvolmer]

A question for the guys that are putting in for numerous states every year....do you use a tag application service or navigate and keep track of all of the draws yourself?  With all of the different rules, units and deadlines it seems like those services might not be a bad option.  Just curious to here your opinions.

Tag application services and all of the "State draw strategy videos" on you tube and such have ruined most of your out of state hunting opportunities and odds. If you did all of your own research and applications in the past, you have seen your odds of drawing tags out of state go into the toilet in the last 5 years. This is what happens when you start spoon feeding the dummies. 

[Beastmonger1987]

In for 15 different states...just an irresponsible gambling addict at this point

I feel that. AZ Elk... drawn! NV Mule Deer...drawn! ID, OR, CA, UT, MT, NV, NM, AZ, CO, TX, WY. I'm running out of paid leave best problem a new western hunter can have

New Zealand in 2025 for Red Stag on the budget for next year.

I'm planning a new Zealand hunt 2026. Gonna pick your brain a little if you don't mind

For sure! We went on our honeymoon (no hunting) in 2015, can't wait to get back!

[vandeman17]

As things have played out, looks like my only out of state hunt will be Idaho deer this year. Buying points in Wyoming and Montana and already bought my points for Colorado.

[Ridgerunner]

I'm in for Wyoming, Colorado, Utah and Nevada.  Although with how the winter is playing out its going to be an interesting fall with significantly lower game populations in most of those states I'm afraid. 

With the mild winter here things might be a little better than average locally.