Out of State Hunt help!

[bigdawgwill44]

Hey are there over the counter tags in any of these states (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming) i listed that are worthwhile to hunt deer or elk? Something with decent success possibilities. Looking for 1 good out-of-state hunt this year, but i want it to be a "do it yourself" type hunt, not really wanting to go through an outfitter. Soo, anyone from these states: how much are the over the counter tag/license and where would be a good place in these states where i could hunt deer/elk (preferably elk) with decent possibilities of success? thanks!

[beech18]

Kinda missed the boat on 2 of the 3. Montana and Wyoming are both over with the draws, everyone already has there results back already. No over the counter items for you being out of state. Idaho is your only option at this point as has some options with over the counter.

[millagerobert]

You can still get a deer tag in Idaho, rifle elk you might be out of luck. I think there is still non resident archery elk tags. Here is a link to the idaho fish and game website. http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/

[salukipv1]

idaho archery elk OTC......the draw hasnt happened yet for draws either....

wyoming pref pts only has yet to occurr, so you can still apply for poitns only this year.....elk I think is $50, something to consider, ie next year itll be like you applied this year and didnt draw and got a point, better odds for next year.

MT antelope hasn't happened yet.

[bigdawgwill44]

Any suggesstions on a late (Nov-Dec) archery hunt unit in Idaho?

[tsoc]

You can look at Idaho Fish And Games website for season dates.There is a muzzleloader season for elk that is mid to late november I believe.I always see their camps during that time when I am whitetail hunting out there.

[Champlain Islander]

Colorado elk tags are over the counter for archery and secondor third season rifle. The state is loaded with elk with plenty of places to roam for the hunter.The three of ushave done DIY 2 years in a row and have scored on 5 out of 6 chances. Long road trip (2300 miles each way) but worth the effort. Going back again this year second season and I can't wait.

[homers brother]

What, specifically, defines "decent success possibilities"? Taking an animal? Or taking a trophy?

Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending on your point-of-view), any time we hunt country unfamiliar to us, we're in a sense handicapping ourselves. Different game, different habits, different terrain, different rules, etc. To some hunters, those issues alone are enough to challenge them to try. To others, they'rea source of frustration. Of course, one can reduce the disadvantage (or challenge) by hiring an outfitter.

And we're not immune from being locked-out of prime hunting lands here in the West, either. Profit-minded landowners and outfitters have pretty much shut all of us out of most of the private land that used to be available to hunt, forcing the pressure onto readily accessible public land, andsignificantly reducingyour chances of taking a "trophy" animal (not manyanimals survive their youth to become "big'uns").

With most of the nonresident draws in the states you mention done already for the year, there's not a lot you'll be able to do in the short-term. Be ready for next season, request the regulations from the states you wish to try (or hit their websites) far enough out to get your applications in.

[bigdawgwill44]

Not intending to get a trophy, just success on getting an animal and enjoying myself in another state. I'm looking at the over the counter deer tags in Idaho, preferrably in later november and parts of december.

[Champlain Islander]

Wow that is pretty late. Better be hunting low if you are going then. We hunt late October and sometimes get slammed with snow at 10K altitude or higher.