Just when you thought it couldn't get worse

[GSPHUNTER]

The guys with all the money, pro sports athletes, Dr. CEO, CFO, etc are the ones driving up the cost. I talked to a guide in NM who charges $30k and more for either an Elk or mule deer hunt. He stays busy all season long taking out guys in that financial status. How can the average guy compete with that.

 

[GetWestern]

The guys with all the money, pro sports athletes, Dr. CEO, CFO, etc are the ones driving up the cost. I talked to a guide in NM who charges $30k and more for either an Elk or mule deer hunt. He stays busy all season long taking out guys in that financial status. How can the average guy compete with that.

My wife’s cousins are in that bracket they tour the world killing polar bear, giant elk and deer and whatever else they want to buy. I over heard one of them say his tag budget is around 150k per year. All of it’s their dad’s or grandpa’s money so it’s nothing for them to drop 30k on a tag. They post all their trophy’s on instagram and thump their chest claiming they’re exellent hunters etc. It used to bother me because you’re right there is no way to compete with that, I finally adopted the mind set that just because they kill bigger animals doesn’t diminish what I worked probably twice as hard for to kill. If the prices keep going up it doesn’t affect me, I never was in the position to even compete in that category to begin with.

 

[Brooks]

Jimmy John’s probably tips his outfitter $30,000. If ya got it spend it, can’t take it with you!!

 

[Marble]

Comparison is the thief of joy.

Do what you do because it's what you want. Not because you'll get the recognition.

I have the money to buy some of these hunts, but I still have the drive to go figure it out myself.

Over the next couple years i may do some more guided trips with my Dad at 74 years old, only so he can experience some things he hasn't taken the time to experience. He's got more money than he'll ever spend and seems to be more interested in just going and being part of the group.

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[hereinaz]

Comparison is the thief of joy.

Amen.

I have had some life lessons/experiences that have made me grateful for the adventure. I still catch myself being jealous, it’s natural, but I am quick to punch the green monster in the face to stop the thievery of my joy.

 

[GoBig]

In my opinion Most guys that are buying high end tags are not about the experience, they are about the ego and clicks. Just a week ago a Governers tag holder flew in Thursday night, drove to unit Friday, shot a buck spotted from the road and was probably home by Saturday. Looking at his insta he has lots of high dollar deer and sheep hunts. Another Governers elk tag this year, guy flew in shot a 400 bull in a bean field, took his grip and grins and headed for the airport. Probably on the ground 6 hours.

I would love to have the tags that can provide those opportunities at those animals. Am I jealous at times? Yes, but I can also look at the animals I have on the wall and the racks laying in the garage and know that I ground it out and had a great experience. The older I get, that's what it's about, I may not get the biggest animal, I get the best I can find, and it tastes so much better when it's seasoned with the blood sweat and tears that I invested in it and shared with close friends.

The stories I can tell will be way better than, so I flew to Oregon, shot a big buck or bull and flew home in the same day. They don't have hunting stories; they just have stories about killing.

 

[dtrkyman]

Too bad you can't draw and sell it...lol For 30k plus I would sell for sure!

 

[Sadler]

Too bad you can't draw and sell it...lol For 30k plus I would sell for sure!

I would too but it seems as though that’s reserved for the landowners only.