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wtrfwlhunter
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One idea may be to look at cow elk hunts.
Bonasababy
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Are you applying for the PA elk lottery? Needle in a haystack I bet but looks like it doesn't cost much to apply.
If I understand correctly Montana has some OTC tags for non-residents. Maybe other states do too.
SAJ-99
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No OTC. Not deer or elk tags. Pretty sure CO is only state with OTC?
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You are exactly correct
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New for 2026 and beyond. Everyone must purchase a regular hunting license to be able to apply. Non residents capped at 10% and residents or nonresident bull tags are OIL .
Good luck to everyone.
Nick87
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That changes a lot of things.
SAJ-99
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Check Idaho. They have an outfitter tag system that might be what you are looking for. I’m not sure where it stands in the 2026 draw process l given we have passed a couple of dates already.
Nick87
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If your gonna do a one time thing then I'd recommend going with the outfitter. New Mexico guides have tags you can buy. So does colorado for some hunts. Wyoming some outfitters can get you drawn as well with little to no points.
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Not sure on Montana?
Colorado has many options. PLO (Private Land Only) tags are common and easy to draw through the normal draw Just would have to find an outfitter. They also have Ranching for Wildlife tags that are available directly through outfitters/landowners. again, you would need to find an outfitter.
Wyoming you would need to apply through the normal draw. As far as I know there are no available set aside only for outfitter tags.
New Mexico has many options. again, find an outfitter, do some research.
You can hunt out west every year. just have to dive in and start doing some research and I feel there is kind of 2 paths to take. Either the DIY public land hustle or if you have deeper pockets and less time go the private land outfitter guided.
I'm at the age where I don't want to wait around building points either.
Would suggest you hook up with a good booking agent like WTA or Atcheson and they can tell you what is available without going through a point draw system. These outfits will also help you get your licenses, etc.
There are still a few places where you can hunt big game without going through a draw & point system, and in some places bound to the draw & point system you can get around it using landowner tags. This will cost a little more money than figuring it out all on your own, but worth it in my opinion.
Would suggest you hook up with a good booking agent like WTA or Atcheson and they can tell you what is available without going through a point draw system. These outfits will also help you get your licenses, etc.
There are still a few places where you can hunt big game without going through a draw & point system, and in some places bound to the draw & point system you can get around it using landowner tags. This will cost a little more money than figuring it out all on your own, but worth it in my opinion.
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