SloppyJ
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First off, I'm a complete newbie to Elk and Western hunting. I have absolutely no points anywhere. I grew up in the south and finally have the means to make one of my bucket list hunts come true. My ultimate goal is to use this as a learning experience to gain the skills to go back yearly and eventually share the experience with my two little boys. Obviously, I'd love to take a bull as well. I'm not trophy hunting, I just want to be able to fill the freezer and break up all of the whitetail euros on the wall with something bigger although I know nothing is guaranteed.
Although I don't want to spend this much, my ultimate budget would be $10k. Over the past few weeks my head has been spinning looking at all of the different outfitters and ways to get out west to hunt. Seems like most people find a unit somewhere they're interested in and just keep applying for tags to build points and then find a guide. The other option would be a guide with landowner tags or someone who hunts in an OTC area which seems a bit risky to me.
I don't have a preferred state, I just want the best experience I can find. I've been looking in NM, CO, ID, and MT
Just a bit overwhelmed and would like to get my head spun on straight so I can make a plan to move forward. Also, any recommendations for guides is appreciated. What's you suggestion for me?
Although I don't want to spend this much, my ultimate budget would be $10k. Over the past few weeks my head has been spinning looking at all of the different outfitters and ways to get out west to hunt. Seems like most people find a unit somewhere they're interested in and just keep applying for tags to build points and then find a guide. The other option would be a guide with landowner tags or someone who hunts in an OTC area which seems a bit risky to me.
I don't have a preferred state, I just want the best experience I can find. I've been looking in NM, CO, ID, and MT
Just a bit overwhelmed and would like to get my head spun on straight so I can make a plan to move forward. Also, any recommendations for guides is appreciated. What's you suggestion for me?
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