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Author Topic: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?  (Read 871 times)

Offline ron w

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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #20 on: February 10, 2014, 12:36:00 PM »
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What's better than hunting elk from a spike camp or backpack wilderness?
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Offline neargeezer

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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #21 on: February 10, 2014, 12:36:00 PM »
South Dakota antelope mid August. Tags over the counter.
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #22 on: February 10, 2014, 12:48:00 PM »
spike camp elk really interests me - any help on an outfitter?

I work at a nuclear power plant and we shut down every fall to refuel the reactor. Normally that is about 20 days and no big deal.  This year we are doing major project work and it will go for 90 days with all prelim work and startup testing.  lucky me!!
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #23 on: February 10, 2014, 12:55:00 PM »
Mike,I went alone or with buddies in the last 20 years,much more rewarding than hire an outfitter,also if there are some very good ones.
Maybe I can give you more infos in the next few days.
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Offline BowMIke

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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #24 on: February 10, 2014, 01:40:00 PM »
Hard to beat a Spring or Fall bear hunt!(better hair in the Spring)
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #25 on: February 10, 2014, 05:18:00 PM »
Turkeys in groundhogs
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #26 on: February 10, 2014, 05:22:00 PM »
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Hunt for a new job!      :laughing:  
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #27 on: February 10, 2014, 05:41:00 PM »
elk.  go get some elk elk experience before your big Montana hunt!!
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #28 on: February 10, 2014, 06:19:00 PM »
I hear ya new job but only have to make two more false then back to 20 days again.
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #29 on: February 10, 2014, 06:52:00 PM »
Utah elk and deer. California bear, deer and pigs. Turkeys most places. Outfitters can help with tags too.
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Offline long shot

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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #30 on: February 10, 2014, 06:56:00 PM »
A new job ?
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #31 on: February 10, 2014, 07:13:00 PM »
Great ideas! Something i never thought i would have an interest in, spike camp. Ty
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Offline Thumper Dunker

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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #32 on: February 10, 2014, 08:55:00 PM »
Coyotes. If you like hard hunting Our coastal deer season starts in July. Our sierra seasons in august
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #33 on: February 10, 2014, 09:09:00 PM »
DIY Elk in Colorado Sep.... Alabama Whitetail till Jan 31.....
Think Antelope in Wyoming is early too.
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #34 on: February 10, 2014, 09:30:00 PM »
Don't know anything about elk. Would much prefer a guide for the first couple times. Spike camp with some help and I am in. Going start looking for some info.

I did antelope in '12. Could do that again but going keep looking for other options.

Maybe I could find a cancelation hunt in spring bear season....
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #35 on: February 10, 2014, 09:43:00 PM »
What kind of budget do you have to work with?

Whats your main agenda for the hunt?  Obtain meat or just have a great experience? (or both)

What is the deer season like by you?

If you have enough for an outfitted elk hunt, You may consider several trips.

I would suggest, an antelope hunt or hog hunt in august-september, then in January, go south and hunt Hogs and deer in Texas?  Just a thought anyhow?
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #36 on: February 10, 2014, 10:00:00 PM »
Definitely all about experience for me. Been trying to do different hunts. I have done moose, caribou, many deer, mt lion, antelope, black bear.  All have been wonderful experiences and was hoping to do back country elk.

I always eat the meat if possible and try to find reasonable hunts. Can't do high end stuff but have been able to find great outfitters or contacts to make it work.
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #37 on: February 11, 2014, 07:37:00 AM »
It sounds like its time to start planning your elk hunt.   :readit:
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #38 on: February 11, 2014, 08:29:00 AM »
How about mule deer in August / September?  Lots of good units out west can be drawn with no points and you haven't missed any application deadlines yet.
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Re: If I cant hunt OCT, NOV, DEC what should i hunt?
« Reply #39 on: February 11, 2014, 09:48:00 PM »
Think I am going to need over the counter cause if I don't get draw for montana it will be too late for any draws.
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