Flatlander14
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I know this question has been asked many times many different ways. I have done a ton of research on this forum and all over the web, but just need some guidance. I am hoping to do one trip a year and want to have some points built up in a few years for quality for some high quality hunts. Here is what I am thinking, any feedback, positive or negative is welcome.
I am headed to Idaho on an OTC elk/Deer tag in 2018. Hopefully Alaska for caribou in 2019. After that I don’t have our next destination lined up. My trips are all with my father, 67 years old and awesome health. Not sure how long he can keep this up, but he is my hunting partner until he bows out on his terms. We are opportunity hunters and not after a record book animal, but we like to see/harvest nice animals just like anyone and have a great time while doing it. Hard work is part of the adventure and just makes the reward that much sweeter.
I was thinking of building points in AZ for elk and Deer as it seems they have great options that can be had for both after 4-5 years. At the same time build points in WY for antelope, thinking it would be a great hunt to take my kids on as they become capable and CO for Deer as well. Also thought SD and KS for whitetails. Not sure if I can afford it all, but I think it would give me some good options down the road.
I know these are long shots and most likely to never happen, but if you were trying to build points for a goat or sheep tag. What state(s) would make the most sense? Most options just seem like a pipe dream, is there any where that you could apply for 20 years and be able to draw a tag eventually?
Thanks, open to any suggestions.
I am headed to Idaho on an OTC elk/Deer tag in 2018. Hopefully Alaska for caribou in 2019. After that I don’t have our next destination lined up. My trips are all with my father, 67 years old and awesome health. Not sure how long he can keep this up, but he is my hunting partner until he bows out on his terms. We are opportunity hunters and not after a record book animal, but we like to see/harvest nice animals just like anyone and have a great time while doing it. Hard work is part of the adventure and just makes the reward that much sweeter.
I was thinking of building points in AZ for elk and Deer as it seems they have great options that can be had for both after 4-5 years. At the same time build points in WY for antelope, thinking it would be a great hunt to take my kids on as they become capable and CO for Deer as well. Also thought SD and KS for whitetails. Not sure if I can afford it all, but I think it would give me some good options down the road.
I know these are long shots and most likely to never happen, but if you were trying to build points for a goat or sheep tag. What state(s) would make the most sense? Most options just seem like a pipe dream, is there any where that you could apply for 20 years and be able to draw a tag eventually?
Thanks, open to any suggestions.