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I have read over lots of posts that I could find on 55 3rd season, so I thought I would reach out and see if anyone is willing to share a little information. My son was lucky enough to draw a tag on the 2nd draw and this is a hunt that more than likely he will never have the pts to draw again...

My youngest son drew the Utah Youth Elk tag. We have hunted this tag before with my oldest and know what we are up against but when he hunted it it was youth only without the archery. Wondering how hard the archery guys are getting with it late into the season. We plan on backpacking in so...

Just wondering how the younger generation (20-30) who are residents of western states able to afford the housing right now. I would image that if the mass increase in housing at all levels and the generally lower salaries that this age group has to taking a beating when it come to rent and home...

Well my youngest daughter drew the 45 youth deer in late November. Now the planning starts. I might have a couple leads from people that work with my dad. Anyways any help would be appreciated. This will be here 1st deer hunt. Her brothers were not happy this morning knowing she got the tag and...

Trying to figure out if I split points with my son U16, does he go into the youth points portion of the draw or does he have to go into the main draw with me. I know the points required are different. For him he can draw with 1 or 2 but for me its 4-5 points. I have read the regs just could...

Both of my boys drew and out of state youth tag for PV. I did as much research as I could and got some good information from a few people here. The overall feeling was that the zone is hurting and has quickly gone done hill. Some encourage to just turn the tag back in but figured a week in the...

I am sitting at enough points to draw a tag for the Big Horns next year. I hunted Western Wyoming last year with my dad and loved the mountains and type of hunting in the those units. My question is how thick are the Big Horns. Most of my research points to it being heavily covered. I really...

Hopefully we will be lucky to go again sooner than later

Hopefully a start to a great year. Dad has a bow tag that should be him busy during August. Son and dad have antelope tags in Wyoming. And both my boys have deer tags in utah. Hopefully add back in the Idaho Chukar hunt. Going to be a busy deer and not sure if I will be able to even deer hunt...

My son and dad drew Unit 75 on the random this year. Really excited for both of them. This will be a 1st for both of them. I know there are lots of antelope and this should be a great hunt for them. Looking for a few pointers for those that have hunted the unit. 1. We are going to take a week...

We have hunted Idaho a few different times over the last 5 years but this year I am planning on putting my kids in for some youth hunts. I will not be drawing a tag. Before I was able to have a tag and hunt with them. Anyone want to explain how these controlled youth nonresident hunts work when...

For those of you who don’t call but still hunt with a bow how hard is it to get on animals. I really want to start hunting elk with a bow but can’t call worth a lick. If we don’t end of hunting deer this season we will do a elk hunt. Have to decide between bow and rifle Thanks

Looks like my dad and son are on the border this year with 4.5 points for region H. My dad is turning 63 and wants to get a few more backpack hunts in. We could put in for the special and get the tag for both of them but that's a difference of roughly $800. Not sure if we should just take the...

Well I just got back from Wyoming General Elk and wanted to share a few things that will hopefully help others who are planning a trip in the future. It looks like Wyoming General will be a 4-6 year tag moving forward. That's a lot of time to invest and you can't just go back the following year...

I am looking at this all wrong. My son (14) and dad (61) drew Wyoming general elk. The bulk of scouting and gathering information falls onto my shoulders. The plan is to come out in late July/August depending on some family issues to scout a few units that I have narrowed it down to. I have...

After thanksgiving my dad and I decided that the next trip should be a Wyoming General elk hunt for him and my son. They should draw with 3.5 points. The plan has always been to get my kids and dad out as much as possible over the next 10 years and then focus on my hunts after that. My dad is 62...

California buck last weekend of the season

The last few years it seems more and more the excitement level to kill animals has started to fad. Dont get me wrong I love the mountains and mule deer are some of the most beautiful animals to see. I enjoy just being out there amongst nature and really get a kick out of my kids or friends...

Got it done

I am trying to find info on the price for a youth special price antelope. I planning on putting my son and dad in together next year but cant find out if there is a youth discount. I know in the regular his tag would be around a $100 but cant find info on the special draw. I know my dads tag...

Got it done Story to follow

Doesn’t look like I am going to get the 127LRX to group the way I want for my sons elk hunt coming up so I ordered some 129 Accubonds Long range to hopefully work up a load before his hunt. Going to stay within 300 yards. Anyone shooting this out of a creed and if so what loads are you working...

Had a great 8 days scouting in Utah. What a diverse landscape that Utah has. We spent time in high sage to 12,000 feet above the tree line. Quick recap we saw over 20 bucks but only 1 being a solid 4 point, 37 bulls with 5 being solid 6 point 300 plus type guys, 2 bull moose. Not sure what the...

Well my son and I are in Utah scouting for his youth elk tag. We have been into a few bulls so far and checking out a new area in the morning. Been putting plenty of boot leather on the ground. If anyone has a suggestion on an area to check out please feel free to PM me. Been a great time so...

What things do you still have left on the list??? 1. I need to cut the ground clothes for a couple backing tents 2. I need to finish/start my med kit that I keep talking about 3. Finish fleshing a couple coyote hiss for the kids lots of things around the house but I don’t really count those

Planning a scouting trip at the end of July and will be mostly focusing on elk but on the way back would like to spend one day fishing the strawberry. I a lure fisherman man and was wondering if many people have success on the river July/August and if there are any good access points Thanks

Here is to the start of a great 2020 hunting season. I am still waiting to here most of tags results. So far my son has a General Youth Utah Elk and that’s it. Hopefully June draws will be good to us. In the mean time always trying to stay busy with the kids and outdoors

In the middle of gathering information for my sons youth elk hunt and I am trying to get a feel for our scouting trip at the end of July. The plan is start on the South Slope, work into the North Slope, then to Kamas and finally into Zion. We are planning roughly about 10 days to take a look...

My son drew a Utah youth elk tag and I am trying to decide between 140grain Berger or 127grain Barnes LRX out a 6.5 creed. Both shoot sub moa. I am leaning towards the LRX with the thought it will hold up to hitting bone. Anyone have any experience

My 13 year old son was lucky enough to draw a general youth elk tag. I researched this tag some before putting in and realize that there is wide range of views on this tag. But I feel pretty good about the 4 zones that we have narrowed it down to and hopefully we can get it done. If not we will...

Well it looks like I did not get my general deer tag. Had a 50/50 going in so no biggie. Probably works out for the best anyways this season. Anyways I probably going to be 100% draw odds for the following Utah season. Wondering if should make a trip out there this summer just to get a feel for...

Well its seems like I am always a year behind when it comes to apply for goats. I was talking to a friend of a friend and it looks like we are going to share points next year. It will help me out a little and he just wants to use his points and hunt. We will be going in with a 8.5 average and...

I am planning on doing a lot of backpack trips over the next few years from hunting, scouting and fishing. I have young kids so being able to pack lots of gear and carry a load well is important. I have not looked into packs in a long time and now there seems to be a lot of options. So for those...

I have not been to Colorado since high school roughly 20 years ago. As my grandpa got older and I went away to college our family hunt seemed to disappear. Now that I have kids who are ready to hunt I am trying to get the family back to Colorado. We had a pretty successful unit we hunted and I...

I am going to through this out there and hope maybe someone has some insight to share. I know giving up info is hard but maybe for a youth hunt that know one can hunt it will be easier. Anyways I have 5 kids and a few of them love hunting and I am trying to get them into the best situation for...

I don't post on here very much but have gathered information and appreciate everyone who does post. Anyways we made our 2nd trip to southeastern Idaho the last week and had a great trip. My 11 year old son and dad both where successful and I had opportunities but decided to pass on the bucks I...

Well I was able to work out a week towards the end of July to get away and test some backpacking equipment. I planning on using this as a future scouting trip to get to know the area. I was leaning towards either Beaver Utah or Region G. Both areas I should be able to draw in the next year or...

Had a little free time last night and watched some old pod cast of Founder. I was looking at the 2015 Colorado hunt and noticed he said it was his 1st buck in 4 years. I am sure he passed on many bucks that I would have easily pulled the trigger on. I know some don't agree with his side business...

I am trying to figure out where I want to build points and how long I plan on holding them. Right now I can pull off two-three out of state hunts each year depending on how I stack the days/seasons. So if you were building points which state would you hunt every year or so, every 4-6 years and...