RE: Why are hunts so damn expensive???
Blaserman-
I hear what your saying. Problem is, I am planning to go solo for elk w/ a bow in which case I need to either get paired up with a guy I don't know or pay an extra $500-1,000 for 1 on 1.
There are other unknowns which I plan to know: Like some hunts start @ noon the first day and end at noon the last day ... so a 5 day hunt is now 4 full days and 2 half days. Given the time it takes to get to hunting grounds and get a on an animal 1/2 days don't sound too promising.
Also, landowner tags Vs. drawing thru a guide there's another $1,000 difference in cost. This stuff is new to me as I've always hunted w/out an outfitter.