WillHunt
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Wondering if you all would be willing to rate western states for mule deer, elk and pronghorn, considering my folowing objectives:
1. Willing to wait a few years between tags (so don't rate a state highly just because they have OTC tags, for example).
2. DIY hunting.
3. Looking for "representative" animals (not B&C) and lots of opportunity. ie, decent 4x4 muley, 5x5 elk, 12"+ pronghorn.
4. Somewhat budget minded.
I think I know the answer for at least 1 of these species, but before I start investing time and money into getting tags for the others, I want to have a big-picture strategy and a starting point. By the time my 1 year old son is old enough to hunt, I'd like to be knowlegeable enough to start taking him on some hunts out west. I have lots of hunting experience in the east, and a little in the west, so not a complete novice, but not a seasoned veteran of western hunting either. Thanks for the input!
1. Willing to wait a few years between tags (so don't rate a state highly just because they have OTC tags, for example).
2. DIY hunting.
3. Looking for "representative" animals (not B&C) and lots of opportunity. ie, decent 4x4 muley, 5x5 elk, 12"+ pronghorn.
4. Somewhat budget minded.
I think I know the answer for at least 1 of these species, but before I start investing time and money into getting tags for the others, I want to have a big-picture strategy and a starting point. By the time my 1 year old son is old enough to hunt, I'd like to be knowlegeable enough to start taking him on some hunts out west. I have lots of hunting experience in the east, and a little in the west, so not a complete novice, but not a seasoned veteran of western hunting either. Thanks for the input!