CForest
Active member
I am ready to start applying in another state. Just looking for some guidance on where to start trying for. I am from northeast montana, and have hunted elk in the Missouri river breaks all my life. I have listened to all the podcasts and read as much on here as my eyes can hack for a while so I have a general understanding of how the different states work. I would be looking for a rifle hunt, with archery season used as scouting where permitted. My thoughts are Wyoming or Colorado primarily because of reasonable application/point costs and also travel distances are pretty decent. Here is the catch, I am just not a mountain hunter. We have tried it and its just not for me. Just seems like most of my experience isn't relevant in the mountains. Those of you that have hunted the breaks know it can get pretty rough, but not necessarily a lot of elevation change. Also the timber is a lot more sparse and patchy. So before I start applying/buying points is there a place out there that I am looking for? I just don't want to spend the time and money on something to find out never existed down the road. I don't expect to get a tag in an area like this that would have some trophy potential every year or 2, but is 4-8 realistic?? I really don't think I want to get into something that may take 10-15 years either! Really not a guided hunt guy for multiple reasons, but I would entertain the idea of a drop camp if it was worth it. Not necessarily looking for someone to give me specific areas, just need some reassurance that I'm not chasing a pipe-dream. Not stuck on just Wyoming or Colorado either, I am certainly open to suggestions. They just seem to make the most sense. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks!