$4-5,000 Elk Hunt? Is it possible?

FishlakeElkHunter · Apr 29, 2011

I have a client that is out in PA and REALLY wants to come west and hunt Elk. He would be AMAZINGLY happy with anything about 320" and wants to hunt with a rifle.

I live in AMAZING elk country...but can not find a tag for that cost....so my question to all the experts out there....where can I find a good elk hunt, with the chance to take a nice bull for the $4-5,000 price range I want to spend to get him on a bull??

Any ideas??

mntman · Apr 29, 2011

LAST EDITED ON Apr-29-11 AT 02:28PM (MST)[p]FEH, I am not sure but isn't some of the lower end LE units there in UT going for about that at the multiple banquets/auctions?
That doesn't include guiding but if you were taking him out he would probably have a better time.

You could probably find some elk vouchers/hunts in here in Colorado for a bull in that size range??? Not sure but maybe in around unit 40. There is lots of private land there and vouchers...

Mntman

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woody622 · Apr 29, 2011

there are some decent CWMU units that may have a few tags left to buy. Youll just need to make some calls, you can find their names and numbers under the dwr site under the CWMU section. Good luck

Blanding_Boy · Apr 29, 2011

If he draws it for sure, if he is looking for a CWMU, landowner, or conservation tag in Utah for a reasonable chance (meaning that he would at least see one) at a 320 bull, I'm going to say no, not very likely.

Woody622, I disagree--

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dillon · Apr 29, 2011

I know of one kid who got an Oquirhh Mt tag for the rifle hunt for $1500 just a while back. The auctions work for the less desired tags.

FishlakeElkHunter · Apr 29, 2011

>there are some decent CWMU units
>that may have a few
>tags left to buy. Youll
>just need to make some
>calls, you can find their
>names and numbers under the
>dwr site under the CWMU
>section. Good luck

There is NO WAY you can buy a decent CWMU permit for less than $8-10,000 now days!!

Todd....I will be calling you.

Blanding_Boy · Apr 29, 2011

yep and there is a reason they are 'less desired'

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TOPGUN · Apr 29, 2011

Unless he only wants to hunt your state, I would have him look at a landowner tag in Colorado or New Mexico. I think he would have a great chance at a pretty decent bull like you're talking about in that price range in either of those states.

Packout · Apr 29, 2011

LAST EDITED ON Apr-29-11 AT 08:21PM (MST)[p]I'd wager that if he was happy with a 320 then he'd be happy with a 290-300. There are Utah ranches around that sell trespass hunts during the Any Bull season for $3000-5000. Gotta do some leg work, but they are out there. I know of one that has put 300-350" bulls on the ground for a decade. They sell the trespass hunts for $4,500. Of course that is the exception, but there are others out there.

Utah prices are over-inflated and you can find better places in other states. What are Wyoming Commissioner's Tags selling for?

G4 · Apr 29, 2011

I know a ranch out between Craig, Colorado and Steamboat that he would get a 320 bull for that price range.

DoctorD · Apr 29, 2011

CWMU old woman plateau contact Mike Labrum
you can find his contact info in the utah proclamation.
thats about what he charges for a tag.
it is a diy unit but there are some guides for it and several locals that will help you out just to get out.!!!
if you need some help pm me i have been on that cwmu several times and it borders another cwmu that has some 350-370 bulls that wander on to the old woman every now and then.

Trix4me · Apr 30, 2011

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kykiller · May 1, 2011

Buy a landowner tag in new mexico and do your homework and get there a week before the opener to scout.I buy a muzzy landowner in unit 15 NM almost every year for about $4000,I killed a 330' bull last year and have seen a few 350' bulls every year I go.The last time I looked on the huntin fool website they still had three left for unit 15 and one for unit 17 which alot of people consider better than unit 15.Good luck.

ELKOHOLIC · May 1, 2011

Doctor D, Lets see some pics of the elk you guys have taken off of that cwmu.

DoctorD · May 1, 2011

Sorry no pics!maybe bigjohnT could get a picture of our friends bull on here they are both from st.george and the one is in mexico till next monday so i will see what i can do.
He has guided it several times and has pictures!
I have only bought and drew cow tags on the unit but have spent quite a bit of time on it (early-late) season and have seen some nice bulls.
Im not looking to guide anyone just trying to give the guy some info on a tag in his price range!!!

predator · May 1, 2011

If he is willing to wait 2 years, he could draw wilderness in WY and go guided for about that.

Not that I would know if it's worth it.

Pred

longshooter338 · May 2, 2011

If he was willing to pick up a bow i could get him a southwest dessert archery tag for that ! conservation tag !!!!! gone cheeeep !

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treedagain · May 2, 2011

LAST EDITED ON May-03-11 AT 05:36AM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON May-03-11 AT 05:36?AM (MST)

well when my wife drew a tag 2 years ago for one of the "least desired" tags in the state i bought a conservation tag for less than 2,800 for the same area, She harvested a bull close to 340 and i tagged out on a mid 320 bull. I drew the same tag last year and in less than perfect conditions tagged a mid 340 bull. it can be done with just a little work.

RaghornHS · May 3, 2011

I can get ahold of some good NM landowner permits that fall into that price range.

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FishlakeElkHunter · May 4, 2011

Thanks a lot guys for all the replys and the PMs. I have been CRAZY busy with work the last week and will try to answer all the PMs as soon as I can.

From what it looks like there is a good opportunity for getting him out hunting this fall! Thanks everyone!