Next Hunt Travel Tips
Hunters have unique travel requirements. It doesn’t matter where you’re going or what you’re hunting you need to plan right and be prepared. If you don’t the trip will surely cost more, equipment can be damaged, meat can spoil, or you might mess up on the trophy of a lifetime. It really doesn’t matter if you drive or fly, great travel tips can help us all. You may be going to Colorado Elk hunting, South Dakota Pheasant hunting or to Arkansas for a Duck hunt, for the best experience, Know Before You Go!
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Understanding Nonresident Tags
Over-the-counter, limited draw, landowner tag, there are a number of ways to secure your right to hunt depending on where and what you want to hunt. This story breaks down your options and what you need to know about each.
When To Plan a Trophy Hunt
To travel on the hunt you’ve always dreamed about is going to take some planning well in advance. These tips will tell you how far ahead you need to start planning with consideration to the type of hunt you want to take, lead time needed on booking with an outfitter and tag draw deadlines
Different Types of Hunts
Do-it-yourself, fully-guided, drop camp—these are a few of the types of hunts you can choose for your next hunt. Here are the pros and cons of each.
How Much Does a Trophy Hunt Cost?
Great hunts aren’t just for the rich, but they’re not free either. Everything has a cost and we’ll list ranges for what you can expect to pay—from the high-end to the low-end—by species and possibly even by locale. We also offer some hints on where to find bargains.
Choosing an Outfitter
Selecting an outfitter can be one of the most important decisions you’ll make in ensuring an enjoyable and successful trip. Here’s a list of top considerations you need to make before settling on the right one.
9 Questions To Ask An Outfitter Before Booking
Know what to ask an outfitter (and more importantly how he should answer) before sending him your check and booking a hunt with him.
Travel Checklist for Hunters
These are the key items you’ll need before leaving on your trip. Make sure you have everything with this handy checklist.
Pack It Up Right
Seven tips on ways to save space and pack efficiently whether you are traveling by plane, train or automobile.
Protect Your Gear When Traveling
Rifles, bows, optics…they’re as big an investment in your hunting trip as the actual cost of the hunt, so don’t arrive with gear that was damaged en route. Here are some tips on what to look for in a case and how to pack it right so that the baggage beasts at the airport don’t crunch your scope or bow limbs.
Travel Insurance: Do You Need It?
How necessary is travel insurance and what does it actually cover? When is it a smart buy?
Taxidermy Considerations
Don’t wait until you have the trophy of a lifetime lying on the ground to figure out what you’re going to do with it. Leave for your trip with a game plan on how you will transport meat, antlers, hides, etc., what your outfitter is willing to do to help and if you should use a local taxidermist or not.
Save Money With a Do-It-Yourself Hunt
Do-it-yourself hunts can be fun, cost-effective and surprisingly successful trips. Here’s how to plan your next self-made adventure.
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Wyoming Hunting Information
Wyoming is a great state for hunters! It offers a wide variety of good big game, turkey, small game, upland and predator hunting.
Illinois Hunting Information
Illinois is widely known as a top trophy whitetail destination. Illinois also has some great waterfowl hunting, especially in southern portions of the state.
Ohio Hunting Information
Ohio is best known for its trophy whitetail deer. In fact, the world record non-typical whitetail was harvested in Greene county by Mike Beatty in November 2001,
Colorado Hunting Information
Colorado is one of the best western states for trophy mule deer hunting and has the largest population of elk in the west.
Kansas Hunting Information
Kansas is one of the top producing monster whitetail buck states in the country. It also has some excellent turkey hunting and a few big mule deer in the western part of the state.
Utah Hunting Information
Utah has recently been outstanding for trophy elk, but tags take many years to draw.
New Mexico Hunting Information
New Mexico has excellent trophy Elk and Antelope hunting. Mule Deer are plentiful but generally of average size.
Iowa Hunting Information
Iowa is one of the best Midwestern states for monster whitetail bucks. Non-residents must apply for a tag in their annual drawing. Archery tags are the most sought after and depending on what units you apply for generally take 2-4 years to draw.
Arizona Hunting Information
Arizona has lots of trophy big game but is probably best known for its trophy elk and mule deer. This partially due to the limited number of tags available.
Oregon Hunting Information
Oregon is not known to be a trophy big game producing state. That said they do have good quantities of animals such as Elk.