Could also do an Ohio archery hunt, but use a crossbow. Totally legal, and the season runs from the end of September until January, and tags are stupid cheap. Wayne National Forest, in SE Ohio, has plenty of deer, and spots to camp.
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The population densities of whitetails are dramatically greater north of the Salmon River in Idaho. "Success rates" might be a misnomer when used in reference to hunter success in the southern or central units you mentioned simply because whitetail deer are present in very small numbers or nonexistent. You can find them as far south as the Big Lost River Valley, extreme southeast Idaho and even northern Utah. And over the counter tags are available for nonresident hunters in Idaho though I suspect obtaining a tag for northern Utah might be considerably more difficult.After looking at the Idaho information some more, I think that may be a reasonable option. Where I was looking the other day was for the mid 20's areas and the harvest success was in the teens percentage wise.
It looks like the panhandle has much better success rates.
Also, not looking specifically for a private land hunt, "
Things that I would like:
October rifle hunt, OTC or 1 point requirement where I could purchase a point this year, public or easily accessible private land and two day drive from Central Nevada with the family.
I am even open to the idea of a private land tresspass type hunt.
The population densities of whitetails are dramatically greater north of the Salmon River in Idaho. "Success rates" might be a misnomer when used in reference to hunter success in the southern or central units you mentioned simply because whitetail deer are present in very small numbers or nonexistent. You can find them as far south as the Big Lost River Valley, extreme southeast Idaho and even northern Utah. And over the counter tags are available for nonresident hunters in Idaho though I suspect obtaining a tag for northern Utah might be considerably more difficult.
I just assumed that you were based on this as it sounds a lot like guys who are fishing for a private land hunt but don't want to say it. "Open to" normally means "Does anyone have a landowner contact who offers trespass hunts they want to share?". "Easily accessible private land" normally means land that can be accessed for a trespass fee as opposed to a guided hunt.
I apologize if that's not what you meant.
No worries. Trust me, I don't beat around the bush. I am not looking for a hookup or a friend's deal. What I am talking about, regarding easily accessible, are States such as South Dakota and Wyoming with the walk in and hunt management areas that are on private, which are accessible to everyone, even if a tresspass fee may be required.
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No, I just forgot a couple words. Wyoming has landowner lists as well, and some say "may require tresspass fee". The programs in South Dakota and Wyoming for the WIA and HMA areas did not require a fee.
Yes. Lion hunting to be specific. I have 6 hounds that get hunted hard the entire winter and spring. It is a big part of my life. I do coyote hunt as well, but that is secondary to lions.
I agree that a break is nice.
I did look at Iowa. The odds don't look too bad and the access doesn't seem too horrible. It's a two solid day drive for us to get there.
Could we talk more about it via phone? I can pm you my number.
Thanks for all the tips guys. There is a lot of information to digest.
Archery hunt? We are down for that possibly, but not a huge priority. My daughter got a bow this year, but was not able to get up to the minimum weight requirement before the season started. We do not have crossbows. Not opposed to them, just don't have them. That would be a whole new learning curve.
I prefer to muzzleloader hunt here in Nevada. My daughter did get a couple chances this year with my old one, but did not connect. She did connect with one 150 yard shot from her 243 though.
I think we may stick to Idaho. It looks like the best option at this point with earlier seasons, a shorter drive, and reduced fees for junior. Also, I don't have to worry about getting shut down crossing Wyoming, as I have been several time before, my luck is not good there.