Which State for OTC Archery Elk

[hikenhunt]

What state has the best opportunities for success with a over the counter archery Elk tag in your opinion.

Some where that would give you a decent chance at getting a bull around 300 assuming a lot of hiking is OK.

 

[califhuntn]

CO #1, OR #2

JR

 

[troutsniffer]

I would put Utah just ahead of Hawaii.

 

[hikenhunt]

Thank for your helpful response.

 

[bowhunt]

OTC 300 inch Elk is hard in any state, some guys do it regularly, but they do a LOT Of home work and scouting.
With that said. I think Idaho, Colorado, Montana, and Wyoming all have that potential.

Some guys kill 300 inch Elk in Utah with an any bull tag, so it can be done there also.

 

[c3]

Montana and Wyoming don't have OTC elk permits. They are both draw only for Non Residents and take two years to guaranty a tag.

That leaves Idaho, Colorado and possibly Oregon. Of those three which has the highest elk density on the OTC units?

I have another question. Which of those states OTC units has the least amount of thick brush?

Cheers,
Pete

 

[swbuckmaster]

silly elk only live in thick brush!!

Archery is a year round commitment!!

 

[bowhunt]

Wyoming is a draw, correct, but you can get an archery tag every year.

 

[hikenhunt]

Thanks for most of the replies.

I appreciate it.

 

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LAST EDITED ON Sep-28-09 AT 08:40PM (MST)[p]There are a lot of Elk in Oregon. I hunt it every year(non resident). Big Bulls otc are a tall order. This year I took a Spike and was proud as hell about it?.....LOL I'm hoping to do better in Montana?

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[completesportsman]

I'm starting to think ID judging from all the pics I've saw from there the last couple of years!

 

[califhuntn]

Sorry I didn't see that you stipulated 300 class bulls. So in that case I would say good luck finding such a place where you can consistently find 300 class bulls with an OTC tag. But if you are looking to have fun hunting elk every year then #1 CO and #2 OR with ID in 3rd. Too many wolves and poor management in ID or it would push CO.

JR

 

[hikenhunt]

I was just asking where there could be a chance at getting a 300 class bull.I have never killer a branch antlered with my bow so even a decent 5 point would be very awesome.

Thanks for your help.

 

[ShadowBuck]

I have only had experience with Colorado and Wyoming and Idaho but a 300" bull in either state is possible, but hard. Given that I have hunted Wyo quite a bit more than CO. So far I would have to say Wyo but I have hunted there for 14+ yrs. I have only hunted Idaho and it was one of the toughest elk hunts I have ever been on since there were almost no elk in the area and came home empty handed. But that just means I didn't do enough research
In wyo we hunt 300+ in bulls every year and I personally hunted a 370+ bull for 16 days straight this year but all I have is tag soup to show for it. My advice is just pick a state, then pick three - five units then get to work with the maps, phone, etc.

Good luck,