Looking for info on out of state hunts.

[JayKen86]

Im wanting to try my luck on out of state lands for mule deer, elk, pronghorn, whitetail. Only problem, I dont know where to start. Someone help a brotha out and post up some links or personal experiences or info that will help me out.

[elkbowhunter]

sure thing....main question is
What is your budget?

[a3dhunter]

Here is one place to start
list of all 50 state's Fish and Game sites

Alabama - http://www.outdooralabama.com/
Alaska - http://www.cf.adfg.state.ak.us/
Arizona - http://www.azgfd.com/
Arkansas - http://www.agfc.com/
California - http://www.dfg.ca.gov/
Colorado - http://wildlife.state.co.us/
Connecticut - http://www.ct.gov/dep/site/default.asp
Delaware - http://www.dnrec.delaware.gov/
Florida - http://myfwc.com/
Georgia - http://www.dnr.state.ga.us/
Hawaii - http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/
Idaho - http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/
Illinois - http://dnr.state.il.us/
Indiana - http://www.in.gov/dnr/
Iowa - http://www.iowadnr.com/
Kansas - http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/
Kentucky - http://www.kdfwr.state.ky.us/
Louisiana - http://www.wlf.state.la.us/
Maine - http://www.maine.gov/ifw/
Maryland - http://www.dnr.state.md.us/sw_index_flash.asp
Massachusetts - http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/
Michigan - http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/
Minnesota - http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/index.html
Mississippi - http://www.mdwfp.com/
Missouri - http://mdc.mo.gov/
Montana - http://dnrc.mt.gov/
Nebraska - http://www.ngpc.state.ne.us/
Nevada - http://dcnr.nv.gov/
New Hampshire - http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/index.htm
New Jersey - http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/
New Mexico - http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/
New York - http://www.dec.state.ny.us/
North Carolina - http://www.state.nc.us/wildlife
North Dakota - http://gf.nd.gov/
Ohio - http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/wildlife/default.htm
Oklahoma - http://www.wildlifedepartment.com/
Oregon - http://www.dfw.state.or.us/
Pennsylvania - http://www.pgc.state.pa.us/
Rhode Island - http://www.dem.ri.gov/
South Carolina - http://www.dnr.sc.gov/
South Dakota - http://gfp.sd.gov/
Tennessee - http://www.state.tn.us/twra/index.html
Texas - http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/
Utah - http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/
Vermont - http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/
Virginia - http://www.dgif.state.va.us/
Washington - http://wdfw.wa.gov/
West Virginia - http://www.wvdnr.gov/
Wisconsin - http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/
Wyoming - http://gf.state.wy.us/


I did a write up a while back on Colorado and most of the information still applies, with the search feature there have been some others do the same.

http://discussions.texasbowhunter.com/forums/showthread.php?t=195786

[JayKen86]

Well what I was thinking was instead of getting on a deer lease next year just use that money towards these types of hunts so realisticly I figure 2500 (lease fees) 1000(gas money driving from lease and back) 400 (keeping feeders full) and so on. So im guessing my budget would be around $4000 -$5000 a year. Now im not opposed to public land hunts at all if this gives me more options of animals to harvest or more chances to hunt for my price range.

[d_e_smith]

http://www.huntinfool.com/hunts.asp

[d_e_smith]

http://www.trailblazehunting.com/model/LandownerTag

[Zen Archery]

I've found it easier and cheaper if you know people who hunt in those states you want to hunt. They can get you through all the rigamaroll and most likely get you on some critters you are wanting to hunt.

[jooger17]

Well what I was thinking was instead of getting on a deer lease next year just use that money towards these types of hunts so realisticly I figure 2500 (lease fees) 1000(gas money driving from lease and back) 400 (keeping feeders full) and so on. So im guessing my budget would be around $4000 -$5000 a year. Now im not opposed to public land hunts at all if this gives me more options of animals to harvest or more chances to hunt for my price range.

You need to subtract that, you'll spend that going to and from you out of state hunt.

[MountainMan]

I'll help ya any way I can. Feel free to shoot me a PM or I can give ya a shout and talk to ya about huntin in CO.

[JayKen86]

You need to subtract that, you'll spend that going to and from you out of state hunt.

Understood completely. Just a quick method of trying to figure how much I would spend.

[JayKen86]

We drive to nebraska every year just to turkey hunt and fish. So I know all about the gas expenses. I wanna kill hair instead of feathers.

[Bowhuntamistad]

I have you covered on Nevada.



BTW, use this to figure out your draw odds.

http://huntodds.monstermuleys.com/

You have the right idea....DIY hunts are way cheaper than paying for a guide or service. Plus, the reward is that much sweeter at the end knowing you did it yourself on public land.


Read Cameron Hanes book "Backcountry Bowhunting" and David Long's book "Public Land Mulies" for some great tips.