Hey guys, looking for some advice from those of you who have hunted throughout the Western US. I am lucky to be pretty mobile with work. The gf and I are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the greater Seattle area late next summer and are currently looking at a few different options to settle down and start a family.
My list is Montana, Idaho, and Colorado in that order. It doesn't take a lot to make me happy and the main thing I'm looking for is a state with fewer people and more critters. I would like the opportunity to hunt backcountry elk and mule deer OTC each year. I'd rather harvest a nice mature animal than a trophy caliber specimen, and would prefer to chase elk with a bow and deer with a rifle...so take that into consideration. Also looking to have access to above average duck/goose hunting within 30min to 1 hour of home once I wrap up my big game seasons.
The only stipulation for the gf is that we are within 30miles of a childrens hospital, as she is a pediatric nurse.
Also, we're both pretty conservative and Bernie 2016 stickers make my eyes bleed...so I guess I'd like to avoid the yuppie/hippie crowd as much as possible too haha.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!
My list is Montana, Idaho, and Colorado in that order. It doesn't take a lot to make me happy and the main thing I'm looking for is a state with fewer people and more critters. I would like the opportunity to hunt backcountry elk and mule deer OTC each year. I'd rather harvest a nice mature animal than a trophy caliber specimen, and would prefer to chase elk with a bow and deer with a rifle...so take that into consideration. Also looking to have access to above average duck/goose hunting within 30min to 1 hour of home once I wrap up my big game seasons.
The only stipulation for the gf is that we are within 30miles of a childrens hospital, as she is a pediatric nurse.
Also, we're both pretty conservative and Bernie 2016 stickers make my eyes bleed...so I guess I'd like to avoid the yuppie/hippie crowd as much as possible too haha.
Any advice is greatly appreciated!