I don’t think paying to access land would disqualify IMO. Ranch fees may not even be the correct term.
Glad we can have discussions without cussing each other out. And running to the corner to suck our thumbs as we hurl insults at each other.
I agree here as long as that land your paying to access has not been prepped by the person you are paying to increase your odds. I haven’t hunted lower 48 in 13 years.
And my hunting in lower48 was on our family property in GA.
Explain what you mean? A trespass fee would be similar to a hunting club fee? A ranch fee would be where you are paying a ranch that preps the land for game?
I know there are hunting ranches down south. Their sole purpose is to make money off hunting. I’m thinking pig hunts. High fence...
My editing skills are subpar.
Happens when you type on a phone after eating an edible.
I don’t think paying a transporter to get you to a remote location disqualifies you from a DIY. All they are doing is giving you a ride.
To a purist, there is no such thing as a DIY. Unless there is...
I am now a huge seekoutide fan. I love my tipis. Why?
No floor and I can stand up inside one.
I don’t own a Cimarron but I do own a 4 man tipi (same size). That’s my recommendation. Plus you can run it hot if you want.
I would recommend a different caliber simply for more range. We’ve harvested caribou at 25yds and at 670yds. Caribou are where they are when they are there. They move fast and don’t stop.
In all seriousness to me a DIY hunt means you aren’t paying for a service, however I don’t think paying for a transporter disqualifies you from DIY. Paying a ranch fee isn’t DIY nor is a guide. Asking for help on the internet isn’t a disqualifier either.
Did you scout (either on foot or...
I was going to recommend a quilt but your budget makes that a challenge. I did own a kelty cosmic 20 degree bag that was fairly recent and light weight.
I went quilt this year and doubt I’ll ever change unless it’s winter camping when a quilt isn’t warm enough. I did buy my Thermarest 20...
Go floorless with whatever you choose. I like tipis.
Are you staying one spot? Or moving? If one spot and weight doesn’t matter check out the Nortent gamme 6 or 8.
If weight does matter I like the space in a 6 man or 8 man tipi.
Floorless. Best option on tundra or anywhere in AK IMO.