My fiancé and I are trying to figure out what we wanna do for our honeymoon. Ideally we would want to go on a mule deer hunt or an elk hunt in Texas. But we are probly only going to have $2500ish to spend on the honeymoon. Neither one of us has ever hunted elk or mule deer. So pretty much either one with horns would be awesome (as we know for sure we aren't getting trophies for $2500). My question is, is it possible to get a hunt where we could each kill mule deer or elk in this price range?
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Good luck, but probably not...
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Fully guided...no.
DIY hunt, absolutely! But it won't be honeymoon type, unless she really likes the outdoors.Comment
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Contact John Sund in Gunnison CO for a DIY
with Eagle Mtn outfitters.
$2500 may get you both out there.
(970) 260-5035Comment
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She does. She's not a sit in the box stand with a gun and a heater type girl if that's what your saying. Lol. I've been dropping her off with her bow at the tree stand or brush blind for the past 7 years now. Main thing I'm concerned with a DIY is we have 0 experience hunting either animal. So how do most DIY hunts work? There someone there to point you in the right direction for spot and stalk or what? Sorry for what might seem like rookie questions. I've just never paid gone on a "hunt" I've always hunted deer leases and at our ranch in Leakey. Killed several exotics ( axis, fallow, sika, etc) but all from our ranch. So I really don't know how it all works.Originally posted by Bowhuntamistad View PostComment
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Do it yourself...literally
Put in for tags(party app to ensure you both get the same season/area). When you draw, do the research and look for the best area to hunt.
Get some good gear if you don't have it already.
Hike in and have a fun camping trip. Find some deer and go to town.
You have the biggest thing down, your bride is wiling to do it. If she is willing to hike in and rough it with only whatever she is wearing and whatever fits in her pack, that is.
Buy the books "Backcountry Bowhunting" by Cameron Hanes and "Public Land Muleys" by David Long. These are worth their weight in gold and will get you further than any guide if you are truly wanting DIY. Muleys aren't that complicated to figure out...its just going where the deer want to hide that kills most people's motivation.
Get in shape, get in shape, get in shape!
Most guides are just going to drive you around until you see a buck, then get out and go shoot it. Kind of boring! You will have a better perspective of hunting and more admiration for your trophys on the wall if you hiked in a few miles, killed it in the middle of no where, and brought it out on your back. I know I do.
Just be forwarned....elk and muleys are no walk in the park. Completely different from WTs.
If you are looking at Nevada, let me know. I live and hunt here. I also have the draw system figured out. I can put you on the deer.Last edited by Bowhuntamistad; 12-05-2013, 08:48 PM.Comment
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She said shed like to do that one day... But for our honeymoon she doesn't want quite that adventurous. lolOriginally posted by Bowhuntamistad View PostDo it yourself...literally
Put in for tags(party app to ensure you both get the same season/area). When you draw, do the research and look for the best area to hunt.
Get some good gear if you don't have it already.
Hike in and have a fun camping trip. Find some deer and go to town.
You have the biggest thing down, your bride is wiling to do it. If she is willing to hike in and rough it with only whatever she is wearing and whatever fits in her pack, that is.
Buy the books "Backcountry Bowhunting" by Cameron Hanes and "Public Land Muleys" by David Long. These are worth their weight in gold and will get you further than any guide if you are truly wanting DIY. Muleys aren't that complicated to figure out...its just going where the deer want to hide that kills most people's motivation.
Get in shape, get in shape, get in shape!
Most guides are just going to drive you around until you see a buck, then get out and go shoot it. Kind of boring! You will have a better perspective of hunting and more admiration for your trophys on the wall if you hiked in a few miles, killed it in the middle of no where, and brought it out on your back. I know I do.
Just be forwarned....elk and muleys are no walk in the park. Completely different from WTs.
If you are looking at Nevada, let me know. I live and hunt here. I also have the draw system figured out. I can put you on the deer.Comment
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Copy!Originally posted by Pjrincon View Post
Its fun as heck though...I have had trouble sitting at a blind waiting ever since
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You won't be knocking down the deer stand (if you know what I'm saying) on a DiY elk or mule deer hunt if you plan to actually shoot something at that budget. Book a trip to Puerto Rico or something and save for a good hunt In the future.Comment
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