Thanks for th input all! We're hoping to go a bit cheaper on the total end of things so we're fine with stacking some points for a year or two for a solid unit and be ready to go once we draw. We'll probably look hard into some reduced price, and doe/fawn permits in the meantime.
We'd gladly...
We're certainly good with building some points and trying for a bigger hunt in a another year or two, but would still love to get some experience in on them (even if its just does) so we'll definitely look into the private access options you mention. Thanks for the advice!!
RP? Reduction...
Yep CRP/WRP is largely geared towards removing ground from Ag practices and restoring to a semblance of grasslands/wetlands. But there are other options such as the Environmental Quality Improvement Project (EQIP) which is essentially a cost share/fund provision for performing land management...
Long story short. A couple of my friends and I are looking to do an antelope hunt out west (all currently live in WI). But none of us have much experience with season dates, draw odds, number of potential tags per hunter, overlapping seasons with deer for increased opportunities, etc...
Just...
Sounds like you've definitely got your work cut out for you! As others have mentioned, reach out to your local agency offices for NRCS and DNR( or Idaho equivalent). They should be more than willing to help aalk you through the process and find the plans/timelines that work best for you
So I work with private landowners and help manage various NRCS contracts here in WI and am a professional ecologist and land manager. This can somewhat be the case, but just as important as it is to understand the contract you are entering, its also important for you to understand the reason...