does anyone know of good public land that i could set myself up on for a self guided elk hunt. im 20 and in college, so im looking for a deal as cheap as i can get it. all i know is that i have to apply for my bull tags before april. i could use all the help i can get.
2006-12-21 05:45:02 · 7 answers · asked by Zack 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
In Northern Montana HD (hunting district) 410, the Missouri River breaks. Its a draw area only for rifle hunting, but over the counter, (even for out of state) for archery. For rifle hunting if you draw a tag you are almost guaranteed a 350+ bull, the bull tags are very limited even for Montana residents, because it is part of CMR (Charles M Russell) wildlife refuge.
I hunt there allot and have seen more big bulls there than anywhere else I have ever hunted, and I was an outfitter for 6 years in Montana and Idaho, and have hunted in 6 states and Canada.
I put in for a HD 410 bull permit every year. I have only got 1 in the last seven years.
If you can draw a tag for that area, or if you are an archery hunter you can go there with no guide and take a huge bull.
The 2 closest towns to that area are Winnett Mt, and Grass Range Mt.
Good luck.
2006-12-21 08:06:42 · answer #1 · answered by Todd V 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on your location I would contact or visit the BLM in that state Idaho maps cost only $4 for one and they show how to get into the BLM from the highways. Most states have a BLM website or talk to the fish and game just know you might get more useless info than useful info from a FandG officer.
2006-12-23 01:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by superduperbaldman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not take a self guided trip be careful about who chose as a guide. I had friend whose sun was almost arrested because the guide was sneaking them across a state border. But my father went on several great self guided hunts. He never had any luck but always had a great time.
2006-12-22 13:49:49 · answer #3 · answered by Thomas S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first timer not pocket full of money ,moneys the big part that limits you to colo.. over the counter liscense.. decent place route national forest nw corner rollin aspen flat top migration route to west side sage flats many herds come out here 20 to 1200 in bunch late season best for bulls draw a deer tag same thing not real intimidating country vs big woods still all them aspens look the same twenty yards from road,, camp at head saw mill rd or lake rd off bags hiway thirty miles north of craig hunt aspen or cruise sage flats lot low hills an such
2016-05-23 05:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in montana we have alot forest service land, state land, blm, and this thing called block magenment where some farmers alllow people to hunt on their land. where i hunt is around ovando, mt. for tags you will paying around something like $500 its on a draw basis. the deadline to apply is june 1st. to get an exact price for out state go to fwp.mt.com.
2006-12-21 06:51:47 · answer #5 · answered by game_of_life 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NEW MEXICO IS LOADED WITH BLM LAND
I HAVE HUNTED ELK HERE FOR YEARS AND NEVER ON PRIVATE LAND
OUT OF STATE BULL LICENSE IS $541.00 ON A DRAW BASIS
HIGH DEMAND / HIGH QUALITY IS $766.00
IF YOU RESEARCH THE WEBSITE YOU WILL SEE WHERE THE HIGHEST YIELD AREAS ARE.
WWW.WILDLIFE.STATE.NM.US
2006-12-21 05:57:26 · answer #6 · answered by John K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not you can buy hunting trips off of eBay at a reasonable price. Some people purchase them and then are unable to go. Check it out, you might be pleasantly suprised.
2006-12-21 17:23:40 · answer #7 · answered by Heythere 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋