Here is my long term Elk plan. I am 32 and live on the east coast. God willing, hope to make it out west hunting a few times in my life. Do you think this makes sense for short/medium/long term options? I am not tied to any state and do not have any points currently. I just want to maximize potential DIY public land options.
Short term (1-3 years)- Colorado OTC, perhaps Utah spike hunt, put in for NM lottery in case get lucky
Medium term (3-7 years)- Build elk points in Montana and/or Colorado (if do not use on short term hunt option)
Long term (10+ years)- Build points in Arizona for a true "bucket" list hunt
Questions...
1. Its probably smart to save less vigorous hunts for when I am older. With that in mind, would you change any of the states above?
2. Would you substitute any states for medium or long term options?
Thanks
Short term (1-3 years)- Colorado OTC, perhaps Utah spike hunt, put in for NM lottery in case get lucky
Medium term (3-7 years)- Build elk points in Montana and/or Colorado (if do not use on short term hunt option)
Long term (10+ years)- Build points in Arizona for a true "bucket" list hunt
Questions...
1. Its probably smart to save less vigorous hunts for when I am older. With that in mind, would you change any of the states above?
2. Would you substitute any states for medium or long term options?
Thanks