Jgill19
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Hey all,
I have been packing rifle/bow since I was 12, 34 now, and was taggin along with Dad on hunts when I was nine. Grew up on wild game and in the woods chasin critters. Over the last 22 years of hunting this sport and opportunity for food has really became an obsession that seems to basically consume all thoughts and influence all decisions. Ive gotten over filling tags (kinda) and am willing to pass Deer in hopes of finding a real respectable animal. Haven't mastered passing elk yet, they eat to good. Anyways I have found myself in a spot financially that has allowed me to start doing some out of state hunting. I have been hunting my home state Oregon, Idaho and last year went to Wyoming for an antelope hunt. I've been building points in Wyoming and have four points for deer, elk, antelope. I am basically wanting to start building points in a few states (not sure how many or what is reasonable) in order to hopefully have a opportunity to go on a real good hunt every other year or so. I'm wondering how you guys decided what states, or what animals in what states, or do you just kinda pick and go. Anyways wanted to get some of your guy's thoughts on which states or why, or what you weighed into your decision when determining which states and animals that you wanted to put in for. I've been reading through the forums and have been a member for a while but havent posted much. Anyways, any questions that will help or advice is appreciated. Seems daunting when your first getting started.
Thanks,
Jgill 19 in Oregon
I have been packing rifle/bow since I was 12, 34 now, and was taggin along with Dad on hunts when I was nine. Grew up on wild game and in the woods chasin critters. Over the last 22 years of hunting this sport and opportunity for food has really became an obsession that seems to basically consume all thoughts and influence all decisions. Ive gotten over filling tags (kinda) and am willing to pass Deer in hopes of finding a real respectable animal. Haven't mastered passing elk yet, they eat to good. Anyways I have found myself in a spot financially that has allowed me to start doing some out of state hunting. I have been hunting my home state Oregon, Idaho and last year went to Wyoming for an antelope hunt. I've been building points in Wyoming and have four points for deer, elk, antelope. I am basically wanting to start building points in a few states (not sure how many or what is reasonable) in order to hopefully have a opportunity to go on a real good hunt every other year or so. I'm wondering how you guys decided what states, or what animals in what states, or do you just kinda pick and go. Anyways wanted to get some of your guy's thoughts on which states or why, or what you weighed into your decision when determining which states and animals that you wanted to put in for. I've been reading through the forums and have been a member for a while but havent posted much. Anyways, any questions that will help or advice is appreciated. Seems daunting when your first getting started.
Thanks,
Jgill 19 in Oregon