When I get older and have more money I will become a life member probably. I have been/am part of DU, NWTF, NRA, NAHC...etc. Just don't renew every year in all of them. DU and NWTF are my favorite two orgs....just wish DU would do more public land projects instead of the private land (outfitter type setups) projects.

Hunting out west, you will certainly be paying the dues as Schultzy says. They charge you an arm and a leg to just get a NR tag in most states....and to hunt FEDERAL land at that. What is funny to me, is the Wilderness law in WY where nonresident hunters MUST hire a guide to hunt in a "wilderness" area and they claim it is for safety issues and costs of search and rescue...You can go fishing, hiking, climbing, etc in these areas year round, but adding that bow in your hand makes you a liability? lol Oh well, I am straying now. back to the point at hand.

No, I am not a member of my state's bowhunters association.