Me and two other guys that live in Kansas City Mo, are looking at taking a bowhunting trip somewhere and are open for suggestions. We would like advice on where to go and what to hunt. We would like to big game hunt for Elk in Colorado or something. However we are open to any suggestions on a cost affective hunt. We are thinking of a do it youreself hunt to save as much money as possible. We are all on a limited budget, but love to bowhunt. We want to get a break from Mo. whitetails. We are all meat hunters, and would be fine with putting in for cow tags if will greaten the chances of beeing sucessfull. Anyone have any advice on where and possible costs?? Thanks for any and all advice. Bill

Being from the midwest & excellent Deer hunting & having hunted Elk, Black Bear, Caribou, Mule deer & many others I looked into other Biggame alternatives. It may not be your type hunt but Texas has some excellent Exotic/Hog Bowhunting in the off season. I started doing this a little less than 2 years ago making an informational video soon to be released. But, the Bowhunting is Fun, Exciting as you never know what might pass you stand (not always in range thou). AFFORDABLE-I paid $700 for 4 days & a $45 N.R. Tag for 1 exotic & 2 hogs. Great lodging & hunting area. Will be there again this fall. If interested drop me a private e-mail & I will give you more information & their web site. I am in no way connected to this place & a paying hunter as anyone else. Pic of My 2x2 Red Deer (Elk) from my 1st trip.

for elk, look at wyoming areas 38 and 39. it isnt a sure thing with the tag, but if ya go party, then either both of ya would go or neither. lots of elk, ya could easily do it yourself. pretty country too.
ya know, another fairly cost effective hunt that a buddy of mine and i are planning is sitka blacktails and blackbears in southern alaska, the abc islands area. drivable from here, there is like a four buck/one bear limit. i think were gonna do it, it sounds like a lot of fun
hope this helps
brad

Undecided:
If you're planning an elk hunt to Colorado, you have a lot of homework to do and a short time to do it in. You may actually be too late for this year. If you go this year, you're looking at only those zones where you can buy your tag over the counter. Then you have to decide where you are going to go. This usually requires several months of homework, checking the internet and talking to the biologist in charge of the area you have selected. One of the most critical things, and most often left until the last minute, is getting yourself into shape. Most of the public areas in western Colorado are at elevations greater than 7500 feet. This is going to require you to be in excellent physical condition to hunt effectively, and most importantly, getting the animal out of the woods and taken care of properly. This scenario above would be repeated no matter where you go and what you hunt for. So start planning now.