Hey Guys!
So last year was my first year hunting out west and already have a hunt plans/ ideas for the next couple years lined up. I was hoping to get some input on what you all think would be my best stategy as I gain points (Currently only have Wyoming Antelope Points). I am still fairly young and am not able to afford to apply to all states out west. My wife and I have looked at each state and decided on the following states to build points/ apply for on a yearly basis:
Colorado - Mule Deer and Elk (Build Points)
Wyoming - Antelope, Mule Deer and Elk (Build Points)
New Mexico - Antelope, Mule Deer, and Elk
Would any of you recommend another state that wouldnt be overly expensive to build points for future hunts? I have been looking at possibly adding Utah to this list, but I cant decide. My breif 5 year plan goes as follows:
2017 - Montana Mule Deer
2018 - Colorado Elk OTC & Wyoming Antelope
2019 - Colorado Elk OTC or Montana Elk/ Deer Combo
2020 - Wyoming General Elk Tag
2021 - Wyoming General Elk Tag
My struggle is when I should be looking to dump my points or how high I should allow them to get before dumping them. I have no interest in trophy quality units and building the 15 - 20 points. My hopes would be that one of us will hunt one species each year. If we have the oppurtunity to have two hunting trips, we would make an extended vacation or go hunt a OTC unit in one state. Do you guys see a problem with burning points once they get in the 4-6 range in these states?
Thanks!
So last year was my first year hunting out west and already have a hunt plans/ ideas for the next couple years lined up. I was hoping to get some input on what you all think would be my best stategy as I gain points (Currently only have Wyoming Antelope Points). I am still fairly young and am not able to afford to apply to all states out west. My wife and I have looked at each state and decided on the following states to build points/ apply for on a yearly basis:
Colorado - Mule Deer and Elk (Build Points)
Wyoming - Antelope, Mule Deer and Elk (Build Points)
New Mexico - Antelope, Mule Deer, and Elk
Would any of you recommend another state that wouldnt be overly expensive to build points for future hunts? I have been looking at possibly adding Utah to this list, but I cant decide. My breif 5 year plan goes as follows:
2017 - Montana Mule Deer
2018 - Colorado Elk OTC & Wyoming Antelope
2019 - Colorado Elk OTC or Montana Elk/ Deer Combo
2020 - Wyoming General Elk Tag
2021 - Wyoming General Elk Tag
My struggle is when I should be looking to dump my points or how high I should allow them to get before dumping them. I have no interest in trophy quality units and building the 15 - 20 points. My hopes would be that one of us will hunt one species each year. If we have the oppurtunity to have two hunting trips, we would make an extended vacation or go hunt a OTC unit in one state. Do you guys see a problem with burning points once they get in the 4-6 range in these states?
Thanks!