Originally Posted by
Champlain Islander
I pay the going rate for non res bull and or cow tags with never a guarantee of even seeing one. That is hunting and buying the tags allows me to hunt. I really don't care what it cost and I would never try to justify the cost as a per pound issue. I have come home from Colorado with an empty cooler as well as a full one and both scenarios were a great time. Being there and in the game is what drives me to make the trip.
You're at such a disadvantage unless you use an outfitter. I work at it all year scouting, getting in shape at altitude etc. I've never gone out of state to hunt for just that reason. I don't need a GPS, maps, or even a compass to hunt. I know the unit I hunt like my back yard.
I give you guys a lot of credit that can come here from out of state and get an elk.