An outfitter leased the hunting rights to a ranch I had permission to hunt previously. The rancher is a friend, but said he just can turn down the money anymore. I understand and told him so. The outfitter gets $4000/5 days. My question is twofold.
1. What is access to a private ranch worth that consistently puts out 180 B&C and higher bucks. I have personally seen 3 incredible bucks but have not been able to tag them.
2. At what cost will the demand taper off, if ever? The outfitter has a list of hunters waiting every year and is always looking for more land.
I have been fortunate to take several nice bucks but I am still looking for that one monster. I can hunt the ranch, but it will cost me what the oufitter pays. I can swing the cost but have been saving for other hunts I have never done. I am inclined to try one more time for a monster because I know I will probably never have a chance to do this hunt at this cost. On the other hand, I'm thankful for the deer I've taken and almost ready to move on to other species before they too will be out of reach to me. This is a tough decision!
1. What is access to a private ranch worth that consistently puts out 180 B&C and higher bucks. I have personally seen 3 incredible bucks but have not been able to tag them.
2. At what cost will the demand taper off, if ever? The outfitter has a list of hunters waiting every year and is always looking for more land.
I have been fortunate to take several nice bucks but I am still looking for that one monster. I can hunt the ranch, but it will cost me what the oufitter pays. I can swing the cost but have been saving for other hunts I have never done. I am inclined to try one more time for a monster because I know I will probably never have a chance to do this hunt at this cost. On the other hand, I'm thankful for the deer I've taken and almost ready to move on to other species before they too will be out of reach to me. This is a tough decision!