My dream whitetail hunt... I need y'all's help

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Ok, so I've done a lot of searching on here, but for some reason I couldn't find the details I am looking for. I have a few questions for you folks that hunt out of state.

My dream whitetail is a big Kansas or Missouri buck. I am already putting aside here and there in order to pool up enough money to go on a nice hunt in 5 years or so. I want to do a week long archery hunt and harvest a big mature deer.

My problem is that I cannot find out exactly how to start the process of making sure I can get a license and tag. I think it is a draw system, but how does that work? Does the buck tag come with the license? Do I have to put in for a license and a tag? Also, what are the costs for a decent ranch hunt up there with a good chance of getting a buck with my bow?

[TP3]

Missouri is over the counter I believe. Unlimited doe tags for 20-25$ each. Don't know how much the out of state license is though.

[Aggiehunter08]

I'm currently drawing for Iowa, If your interested in an outfitter let me know.

[docmay]

I put in for Iowa as well. I have drawn twice in 6 years. Killed a 182" and a 152". That being said they aren't under every tree and you may come home with zero. If you want a guarantee I would do texas high fence. I hunted with tales of the hunt/Aaron Volkmar. First trip I hunted 9 days and second trip I killed on day 6 of 7. I always pay for extra days. Most guys hunt 5 days and I would say success that I have seen is 50% on bucks 140" and better. Look at the Iowa draw. I use cabelas tags to apply but I apply for 20+ total tags every year.

[TravisElmore]

I've not looked recently, but from what I have seen before most places run anywhere from $1500-$3000 depending on time of the year. I would say the typical midwest outfitter would run 20-40% sucess.

[BigRed323]

Missouri is over the counter I believe. Unlimited doe tags for 20-25$ each. Don't know how much the out of state license is though.

Tags are still over the counter but doe tags are no longer unlimited for most of the counties. most are around 2-3 doe tags/hunter.

[Passthrough]

Easy to draw "most" units in KS.....then just buy your hunting license.

[TP3]

Tags are still over the counter but doe tags are no longer unlimited for most of the counties. most are around 2-3 doe tags/hunter.

Yeah I believe it depends on where you are. I was really close to getting on a nice lease up there I just knew I couldn't make the drive often enough. Awesome country though and very affordable to hunt for the most part.