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Wolf impact on Idaho elk herds in the Lolo region
Click on the graph above for more details. Two self-guided mule deer slots on Montana ranch "I saw 30 to 40 bucks a day when I hunted this ranch," said Chuck Johnson of Utah. "There were quite a few bucks in the 170s, and I saw a couple of bigger ones. Unfortunately, I had already shot my buck when I saw a giant that I think might have scored 200. But I was happy with my buck, which was a really heavy four-pointer. The ranch takes only four hunters a year on 5,000 acres, so it's a really good quality hunt. The ranch is pretty flat with deep coulees where the deer hide in brush that reminds me a lot of the plumb thickets you see in western Kansas." Chuck was slated to take two of those openings but recently changed jobs and can't make it this fall. Price for a trespass permit is $1,500 a person plus license and tag. The landowner allocation certificate must be sent to the state by next Monday (March 15), so call immediately if you want this hunt. Hunt MD4126. Bowhunters: Private ranch in New Mexico offers one or two elk permits for September 2010 Aoudad hunts reduced to $3,500 till March 31
One of our outfitters still has a few openings for aoudad hunts. Also called Barbary sheep, these animals live on a ranch in West Texas where they are not enclosed by game-proof fences. They're a lot of fun to hunt and usually are harder to approach than deer living on the same property. The usual price of a four-day hunt is $3,950, but if your hunt begins before March 31, you'll pay only $3,500. Ask about AO4724. 2010 looks promising for western Montana whitetail hunt (March 15 license application deadline) This outfitter expects his hunters this year to see more and bigger bucks on his private leases. " I was about half off for deer hunters last year," he said. "That should bode very well for 2010. There are a ton of good bucks carried over." Details. Columbia River whitetail hunt only $3,500
If you have a hankering to take at least one of each North American big game animal, then Columbia River whitetail deer is on your list. These dainty little animals were considered threatened and were off limits to hunters for years, but they have rebounded well, and now a few landowner permits are issued. Most of the hunts sell for $6,500 or so, but we have one landowner permit available for $3,500, and that includes access to some prime land that holds a good population of bucks. The landowner said you should be able to take a mature buck. If you're selective, you should have an opportunity to take an eight-point Eastern count rack in the 95 to 120 range, possibly a bit bigger. The landowner's only hunter in 2008 and his only hunter last year each took nice bucks. Last year's hunter was Hunts.Net Customer Gordon Barr. He is pictured above with his buck. Click on the photos for bigger images. Call right away if you're interested in this hunt. The outfitter will let you park an RV near his home, or you can use his guest bedroom. He will show you the boundaries of the property and point out where he thinks you should concentrate on hunting. Gordon told us this was one of the best hunts he had ever experienced and highly recommended it. Hunt WD3324. Utah combo elk/mule deer hunt
It's time to apply for Utah's unique combination deer/elk permit, which allows a regular season elk hunter to take a deer in the northern part of the state. One of our customers, Brian Forrester,drew such a permit. this past season. We lined up Brian, who is a track coach at the University of Akron, with an outfitter who hunts private land, and the results are shown above. Click on the photos for larger images. This hunt doesn't cost much more than a single hunt for one species. The outfitter charges his regular rate for elk, which varies according to the quality of the ranch you select ($5,000 to $8,000 one hunter per guide with a discount for 2x1), and then he adds the second animal for a modest trophy fee. You can apply as a party of two for this hunt. Application deadline is in March. |
$2,950: Muzzleloader mule deer hunt on Utah ranch bordering Deseret Land & Livestock property Wyoming outfitter operates in famous Grey's River area reduces prices
An outfitter we've used for years has decided to reduce his price from $4,000 to $3,500 for either elk or deer hunts. If you've already drawn a general season elk tag, give us a call. He took three elk hunters in 2009 and produced two bulls, including a nice one taken by the staff of an outdoor television show. Hunter success on elk is typically 75 to 80 percent. In 2008, for example, he got nine bulls for 13 hunters , and two of the hunters who did not tag out missed a total of 10 bulls. His only deer hunter in 2009 killed a buck with a rack spreading 29 3/4-inch and scoring 178 Boone and Crockett points. Four of his five 2008 deer hunters got nice bucks, including a 187 typical that was big for 2008, when horn growth was poor due to a tough winter in 2007. Most hunters on this hunt get a crack at a true wallhanger, and there's always a chance of taking a record-size bull in this rugged terrain. Hunts are by horseback and are conducted from a backcountry camp. Details. Montana elk hunt available for 2010 One of our long-time outfitters operates an elk hunt on a private ranch near Philipsburg. Here's a note from him: "I have openings for the first week of rifle season and two openings for peak rut of bowhunting. These are first class hunts. We have a huge lodge, great food and relative for elk hunting, easy terrain and hunting. My first week rifle hunts almost always tag out. We were six for six last year -- two six-points, one nice 5 and the other two bulls were 2 1/2 year olds. This week has always been sold out years in advance in the past, but we had a group of six back out this year. I have two, possibly three hunters, who seem interested in it right now. This is the type of hunt that older guys and those who are not in the best of shape can be well taken care of and probably kill a bull that is not in a pen. The bowhunters will have shot opportunities. Price for the rifle hunt is $5,500 (not including tag). The bowhunt is $4,000, no tag." Details. Utah mule deer hunt on private land It's not too late to book a mule deer hunt in the Beehive State's northern region, where tags have always been left over after the permit drawing. Leftover tags sell out quickly, however, so you'll want your ducks in a row before the drawing takes place. We have openings for one archery hunter and two muzzleloader hunters with a rancher who operates on his family's land bordering the famous Deseret Land & Livestock Ranch. "The deer are recovering pretty well from the tough winter we had a few years ago," he said. "We saw a lot more bucks this past season than the season before, and we're having such a mild winter this year that I'm sure this fall will be very good. I took only two hunters last fall, and one got a 178 B&C, and we saw some bigger bucks. I've seen some very big bucks this past winter. A bordering landlocked state section went up for auction a couple of years ago, and I made a deal with the new owner that I would give him an easement if I could take my hunters there for two years. This fall is the last year for me to do that so I would really like to take a couple of hunters in August and September when there are some good bucks there." The price is $3,000, which is a good deal less than most other ranches in the area. Lodging in a bunkhouse is included as well as guide service by the rancher and his son. Hunters can provide their own food or pay extra for meals prepared by the rancher's family. Hunt MD4536. Spring hunts for Alaska Peninsula brown bear We have four openings for brown bear hunters from May 16-25 on the Alaska Peninsula. This has been a highly successful hunt and usually costs $18,800, but the outfitter has reduced the price to $16,000. Flights between Chignik and the hunting area are included in the hunt price. Expect to pay about $850 for the PennAir flight between Anchorage and Chignik. Hunt BR4951. Utah rifle elk hunts during the rut One of our Utah outfitters has a hunt on two ranches that are part of the state's Cooperative Wildlife Management Unit. "Our hunters see a lot of elk on this hunt," he said, "and most hunters should be able to kill a six-point bull. Most bulls score 280 to 300 Boone and Crockett points, and sometimes there will be a 340 class bull. But we see a lot of elk, and you should be into elk every day. " The fee is $5,000 plus a $2,000 kill fee and includes trailer or wall tent accommodations and meals. Hunts can be scheduled anytime in September or early October. Special rut rifle mule deer hunts in Utah This is one of the better opportunities anywhere to take a big muley in 2010. Hunting takes place on private property in the northern part of the state. The outfitter offered elk hunts there this past year and saw some great bucks. This year he will take four rifle deer hunters during the first part of the rut in early November. "I think we'll produce bucks from 170 to 200 B&C," he said. "The better the hunter can hike and shoot, the bigger the buck he'll most likely get. I think I could shoot a 190s class buck almost any year on this property. The ranch also has two members of the landowner's family who hunt, but they usually fill out in September or October. Openings available on our No. 1 rifle hunt for trophy whitetail bucks If you've been reading Hunts.Net for a few years, you'll probably remembering reading about our favorite Alberta outfitter, who consistently produces a high success rate on truly trophy-class bucks. Bucks usually average 155 to 160 with the bigger animals usually scoring well up in the Boone and Crockett Club record book. We have one customer who has taken two in the 190s. Hunters who are lucky enough to get a spot on his hunt have been reluctant to give up their spots. The outfitter was booked up five years in advance when we reserved four spots for 2010, and now it's time for us to fill those slots. The hunt is expensive, but if you want the best chance you'll probably ever have to tag a true wallhanger, this is probably it. Keep in mind that the average whitetail taken by a non-resident in Alberta or Saskatchewan scores between 130 to 140, and average hunter success is less than 50 percent. This is far better than the average Canadian deer hunt. Click here for more details. |
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