RE: my dream hunt
You might want to try a hunt swap. It is a great way to hunt a different state with people who know it without paying outrageous guide fees. I fullfilled a hunt with a guy from Alaska, he took a very nice 6x6 bull elk. In return he is setting us up with a float trip for Alaska moose and caribou with the bow. Give it a try. You might be surprised. I have hunted your neck of the woods for many years. I know that there is some good hunting back there. A guy who hunts muley country would probably jump at the chance to hunt whitetails.