Hunts for 2009
MULEY7MM
10/27/08 1:30pm
I want to make 2009 a better year than 2008 so i am already planning i know it is early but i never stop thinking about hunting here is what i would like to do and any suggestions i can get would be much app thanks
Wyoming antelope (what areas are the best odds to draw and still have a good chance at getting a lope)
Montana Deer (2009 will be my fourth year applying so i have to be getting close )
Utah my goal is to get a buck in velvet even a small one lol so ill have alot of questions when it gets closer
OIL moose (utah)
What is everyone else going to do
Wyoming antelope (what areas are the best odds to draw and still have a good chance at getting a lope)
Montana Deer (2009 will be my fourth year applying so i have to be getting close )
Utah my goal is to get a buck in velvet even a small one lol so ill have alot of questions when it gets closer
OIL moose (utah)
What is everyone else going to do
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I like areas 65 and 66 for antelope in WY, a tough draw but good lopes down there.
To bad about NR deer hunting in MT. ](*,) lots of folks have 3-4-5 pts for deer, our odds don't get better.
And I don't know anything about Utah. GOOD LUCK anyway! :thumb
OIL-mountian goat
PLE-Herny Mountians Buck
LE- Limited Entry Tags: you put in for these in Jan. They are a draw permit for certain hunting units in the state. They have a 5 year wait period if you draw the tag to apply again.
OIL- Once in a life time tags, These are also a draw permit but they are a once in a life time draw.
Im going to hunt the general bull and buck this next fall.
I hoping to have good luck this next year and draw my moose tag. I also put in for bear, lion, elk, deer in the sportsman tag..
I may be going to Montana to hunt bear with my cousin..
I would like to get into bowhunting..
I have alot of space to fill on my trophy wall :))
WA Mule Deer
WA Elk (Spike only)
ID Whitetail
AND....I REALLY want to hunt elk in ID this year. However, I have never done it and am still doing my research, etc to make sure I have all my ducks in a row. If I can figure out what I am doing and get a game plan together then that will also be added to the list. :thumb
I am also lookin' at a possible trip to Wyoming for Antelope but that may have to wait until 2010.
Of course, I would give ALL OF THAT UP for an OIL Moose or Sheep tag! :))
Utah - Dedicated hunter deer tag.
Idaho - General archery elk
Idaho - Spring and/or Fall bear
Idaho - General archery antelope
Idaho - I hope to find a place to hunt whitetail deer
Wyoming - Left over antelope
Mark
Utah anybull elk. Thinking about doing archery but im still not sure on what i want to do.
and leave some on the front porch!!!
9er
Right now I apply in these states: Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, New Mexico, and Montana.
Here is how most work:
Idaho - You have to buy a nonrefundable license to apply (around $150 plus $7 an application). You can put in for Deer, Elk, and Antelope OR Moose OR Sheep OR Goat. Idaho does not have bonus points so the odds are pretty good for the OIL species. Applications for sheep, goat, and moose need to be postmarked by April 30. Applications for elk, deer, and antelope need to be postmarked by June5.
Wyoming - If you apply in Wyoming you have to submit the entire tag fee up front and then the bonus points cost $100 for sheep, $75 for moose, $50 for elk, $40 for deer, and $30 for antelope. Max for sheep and moose is pretty high so you are WAY behind and will likely not draw for decades. However, elk, deer, and antelope have max points of 3. If I were you I would get in now! The downside for you is that 75% of the tags go to max point holders. If you only want points you can apply separately for them in the fall without submitting the entire tag fee amount. The elk application is due Feb 26. Sheep and moose are due Feb 28. Deer and antelope are due Mar 15.
Arizona - You have to buy a nonrefundable license (around $150 + $7.50 per application). You also have to submit the entire tag fee when you apply. If your hope is to hunt some of the premier units (9 elk or the strip for deer) the laws will need to change. They have essentially become preference point areas for nonresidents. In my opinion, things will change, so build the points now. Even if they don't there are still good tags to be had in the lesser units. Elk and Antelope applications are due Feb 10. Deer, sheep, and buffalo are due Jun 10.
Nevada - You have to buy a nonrefundable license (I think around $150 + $10 per application.) In Nevada the points are squared for the draw. This means if you have zero points you get your name in the hat one time. If you have 2 points you get your name in the hat 5 times (2 x 2 plus 1). If you have 10 points you get your name in the hat 101 times (10 x 10 plus 1). The bottom line is you have a chance every year for the best units (unlike Arizona) but your odds get better with time. You also do not have to submit the entire tag fee up front. All applications are due Apr 21.
New Mexico - They do not have a bonus point system. You also don't have to put up the tag fee when you apply (this might change this year). Application fees are around $10 per species and you pay for the tag only if you draw. This is probably the cheapest state for a nonresident to apply in. All applications are due Apr 8 other than oryx which is due Feb 4.
Oregon - You have to buy a nonrefundable license (I think around $80 plus the application fee per species.) The only reason I apply here is in hopes of drawing a sheep tag or Columbia whitetail tag. I buy points for everything considering I already had to buy the license. All applications are due May 15.
Montana - In Montana you have to draw out on a general tag before you can apply for a limited entry tag (I think this is around $800 dollars for a deer/elk combo). Because of this I have never put in here. I will start this year because I'm now willing to go on a general hunt if I don't draw. The general deer and elk applications must be postmarked by Mar 15. Sheep, goat, and moose applications must be postmarked by May 1. Special deer, elk, and antelope applications must be postmarked by June 2.
Colorado - It looks like you already understand this state. Applications due Apr 1.
Utah - I assume you already understand this state as well. Applications due Feb 26.
I hope this information helps. My biggest advice is to apply for every state and species you can afford. If all you're applying for is bonus points you'd be suprised that it's not as expensive as most think. I put $50 a month away to pay for applications and points which nearly covers everything. Many people save money for vacations and to me this is no different. I'm investing in points now for the vacations I'll take in a few years.
If you have any specific questions don’t hesitate to ask!
OIL moose
LE Elk
Bear
Didnt draw turkey
Still in the Dedicated Hunter
Good luck to all you other big game tag lotto players.
Maybe gas wont be 4.15 a gallon this fall.
I was able to grab a leftover 2nd season rifle doe tag for area 38.
Cant complain for a newbie getting tags for the first time. My thoughts are to hunt close to home since I don't have a lot of time off from work and these areas are close enough to hunt on a day trip.
Would like to reverse the process next year and get a muzszleloader deer tag and a rifle elk tag. I think it will be just dumb luck if I get within a 100 yards from an elk.
Maybe next year I'll try for something with antlers.