What to hunt next?
08-03-2008, 07:52 AM
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What to hunt next?
I made up my mind to not spend my time and money in 2009 hunting whitetails .I have 12 mounted on the walls now and a tag for illinios this fall ,plus tags in montana.I do all my hunts [DIY]and I'm looking for a new mount to add to the game room.I have 4 bears ,2 bull elk .a caribou,moose, pronehorn,mulies,turkeys.What animal do I hunt next? I am looking for something I can hunt on my own ,that will not cost me an arm and leg.I would like to hear all suggestions .
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08-03-2008, 09:27 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Location: Elizabeth Colo. USA
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RE: What to hunt next?
couse deer or javalina are about the only two species that I can think of that you could DIY, without hoping for a coveted loto tag for one of the sheep species.
OR possibly try to hunt a larger representative of one of the species that you already have. Maybe set a goal of a 350" elk, or no elk. Or set a goal for a 65" moose, etc.
You've got a heck of a trophy room already, sounds like, so at this point, it's time to start upping your size minimum. Of course, as far as I know you already have a 400" elk, a 65" moose, an 80" antelope, a 30" mulie, etc.
OR possibly try to hunt a larger representative of one of the species that you already have. Maybe set a goal of a 350" elk, or no elk. Or set a goal for a 65" moose, etc.
You've got a heck of a trophy room already, sounds like, so at this point, it's time to start upping your size minimum. Of course, as far as I know you already have a 400" elk, a 65" moose, an 80" antelope, a 30" mulie, etc.
08-03-2008, 12:58 PM
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RE: What to hunt next?
That couse deer sounds like a nice hunt and trophy and I never been to the south west.I would rather hunt something different then shoot a larger one that I already have. I'm not ready to start that sheep addictionthing yet .My next dream hunt will be a montain goat.I have seen and photo plenty while elk hunting but can't draw a tag .I got to hunt something every year ,I can't waste my life away hoping to draw a tag.
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08-03-2008, 07:09 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: What to hunt next?
Certainly the DIY limits you a bit. Sheep and goats come to mind. But what about Blacktails or switching species of Elk. If DIY and cost weren't of issue I'd go to New Zealand!
Bill
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08-03-2008, 10:14 PM
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RE: What to hunt next?
I quess I should have said ,I was a poor carpet installer and the moose cost me 2 years working every other weekend with out a vacation to cover the total cost of the tripe of $3,000 .That's the most I ever spent on a hunt,but it wasworth it. At this age of 47 I can't go two years with out a vacation.I guess I'm just looking for some short term goals till I go on that goat hunt.
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08-04-2008, 09:21 AM
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Fork Horn
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RE: What to hunt next?
How about a Tundra Swan hunt? All DIY and the tag is easy to get. A mounted adult swan is a nice addition to any trophy room and one that is not in most. It is not big game of course but it also isn't pricey and it is fun.
Nemont
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