Yes and no. Just be aware that 90%+ of that area is private land once you get away from the lake a bit. There's no guarantee on the OTC hunts, even for those of us that live in great deer country. Snow can definitely be a factor in January, so as an outsider, I'd look at elevations below 5,000'...
Personally, I think part of the hunting experience is challenging yourself and stepping out of your comfort zone. Makes the success that much sweeter. I get where you're coming from though. I moved out west from Michigan in 2014. The hunting is entirely different, but the challenge is...
Long time lurker, new member from AZ. Primarily an archery hunter for ~30 years, but do enjoy a good rifle hunt as well. Shoot both Traditional and Modern Compound archery gear. Enjoy everything archery really. Whatever puts tension on the string and a smile on my face.
Great information and...