Where should I Hunt Next Year?!

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Every state has unique hunting rules, seasons, and costs, making it overwhelming to navigate, especially as a non-resident. Western big game hunting often requires learning about preference points, bonus points, draw odds, and the costs of licenses and applications—many of which are non-refundable. If you want to hunt you have to know how much the application process and point systems are going to cost you. 

To simplify planning, I created a spreadsheet to calculate costs for hunting and applying in different states. It also tracks points, deadlines, and opportunities like OTC tags or other species opportunities you might be interested in.

Steps to Get Started using the tool:

1. Choose Your Species: What animals are your priority? Rank them and check draw odds.
2. Select States: Identify states offering your target species and evaluate your odds of hunting there.
3. Pick Your Weapon: Archery and muzzleloader seasons often have better draw odds and longer seasons.
4. Define Your Hunt Goals: Are you after trophies or just looking to hunt? Trophy hunts are competitive and costly.
5. Plan Your Timing: Match hunting seasons with your available time off.
6. Decide Solo vs. Group: Party hunts affect point averages, so align with your group’s goals.

Key Consideration: It’s expensive and time-intensive to pursue trophy tags for animals like elk, bison, or sheep. Costs add up over years of applications, licenses, and tags. Use the spreadsheet to organize and budget for your hunting dreams, whether it’s for yourself or your kids.

Final Thought: Start early, plan wisely, and ask yourself, “How much is this going to cost me?”

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