question for travelled hunters: where would you start if…

[Navaluk]

Do something really cool. Invest the money (compound interest), get a better job, work harder, live well below your means, and retire at 55. At least try to be original. Who hasn't hunted in alaska or canada? You can always do those later. Maybe start applying for nonresident tags in some western US states including alaska. I tried that and drew several sheep, mountain goat, moose and plenty of the very common, everyone hunts, (Elk, Deer and Antelope) all in 20 years. 60-70 year old hunters kill sheep and mountain goats every damn year. The amount of overweight desk jockeys who kill elk, deer or antelope out here every year without dying of a heart attack (DIY) might really shock you. It is not nearly as difficult as people say. They are just bragging up themselves in most cases. Be aware of that fact. Good luck.

 

[Jibjab]

Red stag hunting in Poland always sounded pretty cool to me...haha

 

[Newk]

Do something really cool. Invest the money (compound interest), get a better job, work harder, live well below your means, and retire at 55. At least try to be original. Who hasn't hunted in alaska or canada? You can always do those later. Maybe start applying for nonresident tags in some western US states including alaska. I tried that and drew several sheep, mountain goat, moose and plenty of the very common, everyone hunts, (Elk, Deer and Antelope) all in 20 years. 60-70 year old hunters kill sheep and mountain goats every damn year. The amount of overweight desk jockeys who kill elk, deer or antelope out here every year without dying of a heart attack (DIY) might really shock you. It is not nearly as difficult as people say. They are just bragging up themselves in most cases. Be aware of that fact. Good luck.

Already super invested - long term, dividend paying, safe stocks! Hopefully I can find a good job out of school when I graduate this spring. I’ve always gone against the grain, and have had a few decently successful ventures. Looking to break into hunting or fishing industries (who isn’t!).

Yep - already started applying for draws out west and building up. Though if I drew any MSG at this point I think I’d be in over my head!

 

[Nickziegler]

Go to the NWT for a combo sheep hunt

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[Rokbar]

AFRICA! Lion or Buffalo

 

[270-300]

Haha I definitely don’t care about flashy! What i will say is I would want to do something or multiple things I won’t be able to do as easily when I’m older, with more responsibility (time wise). So something like a 3 day elk hunt I can certainly do later in my years!

Elk hunting can be very strenuous if you are in steep terrain at 10,000 feet packing an elk out by yourself.

 

[Newk]

Elk hunting can be very strenuous if you are in steep terrain at 10,000 feet packing an elk out by yourself.

Oh I bet! I’m looking forward to chasing elk in my day. I more so meant the time commitment in terms of travel.

 

[LongWayAround]

I would suggest not blowing all of your money on one big trip.

Think about something that really appeals for a reasonable cost and invest the rest. Your future self will thank you and you can figure out what your actual priorities are. It doesn't have to be the last trip of your life.

My trip suggestion would be Kodiak. The mountains rising out of the ocean are incredible. You can do a mixed bag of deer, sea ducks, fishing, or splurge more to do a guided mountain goat. Kodiak deer was my first big hunting trip and it was kind of a rodeo, but I learned a ton that has payed dividends in planning and executing more trips since (similar to investing your savings). I cannot wait to make it back up there.

This is coming from someone who is definitely not the most financially minded guy, but every dollar you don't spend now will multiply in the future.

Edit: I didn't see your post about already being on this. Still think it bears repeating... You have decades ahead of physical capabilities to hunt western mountain species like elk.

 

[Tmac]

A 50”-60”+ Marco Polo sheep would be my pick. Tajikistan area or similar safe stan in that part of the world.

 

[Newk]

I would suggest not blowing all of your money on one big trip.

Think about something that really appeals for a reasonable cost and invest the rest. Your future self will thank you and you can figure out what your actual priorities are. It doesn't have to be the last trip of your life.

My trip suggestion would be Kodiak. The mountains rising out of the ocean are incredible. You can do a mixed bag of deer, sea ducks, fishing, or splurge more to do a guided mountain goat. Kodiak deer was my first big hunting trip and it was kind of a rodeo, but I learned a ton that has payed dividends in planning and executing more trips since (similar to investing your savings). I cannot wait to make it back up there.

This is coming from someone who is definitely not the most financially minded guy, but every dollar you don't spend now will multiply in the future.

Edit: I didn't see your post about already being on this. Still think it bears repeating... You have decades ahead of physical capabilities to hunt western mountain species like elk.

Yeah to be honest I think a Kodiak mountain goat hunt might be the choice. I’ll be at an expo near school in two weekends. Not expecting any goat outfitters to be there based on where I am… but you never know and I’ve never been to one of these expos. I know there’s a big one going on this weekend out west?

 

[Caseknife]

African safari for about 10 different animals. The only thing about Africa is it takes forever to get there.

 

[Bluumoon]

Sorry about the loss of your parent. I lost my Dad a few years ago, way too young. The hunts I want most are the ones I can’t have.

$ is one thing time and health are another. It’s been said, but after reviewing our hunt last year, pard and I could have DIY hunted NZ in less time and same or less $ than DIY AK. Helicopter drops on public land and great terrain.

200k in a CD could fund a NZ or western DIY trip yearly.

 

[RockAndSage]

Yeah to be honest I think a Kodiak mountain goat hunt might be the choice. I’ll be at an expo near school in two weekends. Not expecting any goat outfitters to be there based on where I am… but you never know and I’ve never been to one of these expos. I know there’s a big one going on this weekend out west?

Couple of thoughts and general things to consider:

Be sure to add in the cost of any taxidermy you might want from this dream hunt.

Get the expected budget for the whole thing - and then double it, just to be safe. That will be a more realistic number, all told.

Probably smart, as you noted, to think of doing something you won't be able to do when you're a lot older. That's a good bracketing limit.

If you want to do something truly bad ass, I'd suggest dangerous game or hard to hunt predators. Maybe a cougar or wolf hunt out west, a grizzly or polar bear hunt up north, or a cape buffalo hunt in Africa. Also, I keep hearing Africa hunts can actually be cheaper than a lot of North American hunts, given how much money is chasing so few tags for trophy elk and mule deer, so it might be something worth giving some serious consideration to.

Keep in mind, experiences and travel like this...they're best savored when you have someone to share it with. Especially if it's someone close, like family. Solo travel and hunting has its place, but something tells me you might get more out of it, if you can find the right person to spend time on that trail with.

 

[Sierra Hunter]

Blue sheep, Nepal by a long shot
Lord Derby Eland in Cameroon

 

[Bigred323]

BC mountain goat hunt. I did one this last year and it was just freaking awesome. Kicked my butt, but honestly my absolute favorite hunt by far. The country, the difficulty, the people was just a great experience.

My guide has an opening this coming season he just texted me about a couple of weeks ago so if you want some more info, shoot me a message