@BuzzH how would this affect the random tag allocation for nonresident bighorn sheep? It looks like last year, 2 units had 1 random tag allocated and 2 units had 2 random tags. Assuming the same tag quotas as last year is there still a chance for a random tag in at least one of those units if...
It's been an interesting process so far. Frustrating at times but worth every second. I'm thinking a boat is in my future. I hope you can get it done as well!
Thats too bad about your spot. My dad and I are going through something similar this year. The property owners have decided to lease it to outfitters so bye bye duck hunting out there. Looks like you got a lot of good years and memories out of it at least. Also, thats a beautiful wood duck mount!
Good points. And I do not always follow my own advice, largely because I enjoy seeing new country. However, if you find a spot where you have seen elk I think its advantageous to return because you are going to learn new things about the country and elk behavior every time you're there that are...
Wllm1313, I would have to agree with your speculation. There are guys out there that have been hunting the same units for decades and know the land and how the elk behave on it like the back of their hands. I would suspect these guys kill elk most years which drives down the stats for newbies...
You may have not gotten a buck but at least you got a good story out of it! The only guarantee with hunting is you're not going to see anything if you don't get out there. Hope you have some better luck next year
Lots of books here going on my amazon wishlist. I'm currently reading Montana Land of Giant Rams Volume 3. Just finished Leaving Cheyenne by Larry Mcmurtry. Not as good as Lonesome Dove but a much quicker read
Thanks all! I'm just outside of Billings. But I have the luxury of traveling for work so I've seen a decent amount of the state and some of the surrounding states. Gotta say, Billings is a great central location for hunting and outdoors stuff in general
Alrighty Mthuntr here's a couple:)
Elk I shot this year. 1st bull too so I was very excited.
The mule deer I shoy 2 days ago.
Antelope from last year. The one I got this year was just a baby which I still feel a little bad about but he sure tasted good.
Hey all,
I have been lurking in these forums for the last few years and the wealth of information here is astounding. So I thought I'd register and start participating as well.
Anyway, I grew up hunting in Colorado and moved to Montana 3 years ago for work. I've been lucky enough to be very...