Moving to Montana...likely

[Rooselk]

I used to love hunting in Montana. But over the years it has seemed as though the rising cost of tag/license fees have conspired with a weak economy to make hunting in Montana just a memory. But now that may have changed. I have been given the opportunity to move to Billings. Catch is I have to decide by Tuesday. For me Labor Day weekend is a time of decision. If I decide to move it would mean pretty much giving up my 2012 hunting season except for a few days in September. But next year I would be able to hunt Montana as a resident.

[TaterHill Archer]

I love the parts of Montana I've seen.  Washington State nice too.  Looks like you win either way.

[Breakfast Boy]

Move!

[Broken Arrow 1]

I've been trying convince my wife to move there but she don't want to deal with the cold.  So I say why not!

[2treks]

What about some OTC Non-res tags to keep you busy till 2013.

I love MT and would make the move. But then again,I live in Michigan not WA right now.
WA is nice as well.

Have a great weekend and win either way.


CTT

[Mark Baker]

I just read in the paper about the surplus of non-res tags available this year, due to many factors.   If you decide to move, factor one of those baby's in to the mix!  It will get you through this season.

[Biathlonman]

I'd already have the truck packed!

[ishoot4thrills]

Go for it.

Montana has whitetails.

[huskyarcher]

I LOVE Montana!

[Steve O]

Originally posted by ishoot4thrills:
Go for it.

Montana has whitetails.

Little know fact...Washington state has some of THE best whitetail hunting in the country.  And you can get at them in velvet.  

Good luck with your decision Roose...I am sure hunting is not at the top of your list when it comes to a new job and picking up your roots.

[ROB TAYLOR]

Hmmmm....Billings?  I'd rather live in Washington   :D . I may be biased, I'm in western MT.

[SKITCH]

Washington is amazing on it's own.  I know I miss it.  Tough decision.  Good luck on that one.    

[4 point]

I'm leaving for Montana on the 14th of Sept.for 7 days with some of those high dollar non resident tags. I'm counting the days.

[tim roberts]

In a heartbeat!
Am on the five year plan to be there!

[Dan Adair]

I've been a Montana resident pretty much my whole life.

The only two other states I'd consider wiuld be Wyoming and Alaska.

Montana has it all, except high wages and a good economy.  We got good fishing, Mulies, Whiteies, Antelope, Elk, Black Bears, and now wolves.

[Dan Adair]

However Billings tends to be where all the people live, and the hunting will require driving.  But you could drive to my part of the state and hunt real  mountains in about a 9-10 hour drive.

If I lived there, I'd likely just bowhunt Mulies in the Pryors.