1 week and $1000....where would you go?

[stick flipper]

Say a week long hunt, a $1000, a longbow, it has to be in september, october, or november. And has to be public land. I live in ohio...so the fuel price is involved in this $1000 budget. Would be hunting by myself or possibly one other guy.

Let the suggestions fly!!!!

[Sam McMichael]

One consideration could be hogs down south. There is the chance for lots of action, and you can take numerous animals. Wear your snakeboots.

[buckeye_hunter]

North Georiga wildlife management areas; Cohutta, Warwoman, Swallowcreek and Blueridge are all public. Probably a 14 hour drive for us Ohio guys. It would be fun to get a group from Ohio to carpool down there!

[awbowman]

September Elk in the Colorado Rockies

[Pat B]

That would buy my plane ticket and either sex elk tag for Colorado. Another $500 and I'd be sitting pretty!

[duncan idaho]

Hogs in either Georgia or Florida. $1000 does not get you far these days.

[Cherokee Scout]

In this economy, stay in Ohio and save the cash. I drive to Ohio from Alabama to hunt every fall. You have great hunting there, no reason to go anywhere else.

[huntmaster80]

Originally posted by Pat B:
That would buy my plane ticket and either sex elk tag for Colorado. Another $500 and I'd be sitting pretty!

wow that sounds like a good idea!!!!! didnt know it could be done for that little amount of money!!

[ron w]

I did a self guided Elk hunt last year with Cyclic-Rivers from this site. Total trip with elk tags, gas, food and a hotel on the way home was $990 each. We camped at 10,000 feet and had a great time....no elk but charlie saw a couple and a Chocolate bear. I saw mule deer and some really neat country. So...that would be my choice!!  

[straitera]

Provided I had a tag ($550), Kentucky elk. Might make it there & back on $450?

[KentuckyTJ]

Originally posted by ron w:
I did a self guided Elk hunt last year with Cyclic-Rivers from this site. Total trip with elk tags, gas, food and a hotel on the way home was $990 each. We camped at 10,000 feet and had a great time....no elk but charlie saw a couple and a Chocolate bear. I saw mule deer and some really neat country. So...that would be my choice!!      

X2. I've done a DIY also for elk and spent under a grand.

[K.S.TRAPPER]

I've never spent over a $1,000 on any of my elk hunting trips.    

Tracy

[Mike Bolin]

Take a look at Nebraska as well. Two deer tags, one either sex and one antlerless (muley or whitetail), turkey tag and an antelope tag for less than $500. Look at the n.w. part of the state. Lots of public ground. Gas split 2 ways  from Indiana figures less than $300 at 18mpg and $3.90/gal. I should get 20-22mpg, but not sure how much "country drivin' I will do so I figured 18mpg for a cushion. Good luck and let us know what you decide! Mike

[stick flipper]

Thanks for all the replies so far. I don't need to go anywhere, I love ohio deer hunting, but I like adventure and change of scenery. I did a self guided colorado elk hunt with another guy. We split the gas and I bought an either sex tag and it cost less than $1000. I would love to do it again, but I would also like to consider other options. I am very interested in mid west deer. I will def. be looking into nebraska....thanks mike. I forgot to mention at this point I would need an over the counter tag I'm sure....so that will be key. Is Nebraska OTC tags?

[Mike Bolin]

Yes, NE is over the counter. I am not 100% sure, but I am thinking the turkey tag is good for two birds in the fall, either sex. Check out the NE Fish and Wildlife site. The area that I am going to on the PBS hunt in Oct. is a walk in area...I don't think you can even use a game cart?! Antelope populations seem to scattered from what I have researched I turkey hunted NE in the spring of 2009 in the central part of the state. The local tradganger I hunted with (Fergie) said there was a real low muley population in the area. We saw over 100 mule deer in a day and a half! I do know that the further to the n.w. you go, the more mule deer and antelope you see. I am out of town right now, but will be back home tomorrow late. PM me with your phone # and I will give a buzz sometime early next week if you want me to. Mike

[huntnmuleys]

elk somewhere.  colorado or idaho maybe??

[BUFF]

Hogs and javelina in Texas

[sledge]

1 week round trip from ohio to hunt elk in colorado is not even remotely feasible, unless you are flying in to be picked up by an outfitter, and that throws the $1000 limit out the window.

for your 1st western mountain hunt, don't cheat yourself.  wait until you have at least 2 weeks, unless you can afford a guided hunt, and fly in.

to your original question, though, there is a happy answer...

HOGS!!!

carry on!

joe

[Shane Reed]

Ok, Stick
 What is the animal of choice? If it's whitetail you should just stay in your home state, and hunt the east side. If you must get away, then go to Western Kentuck where the tags are over the counter ,and $200 for out of state. Very good price. I travel from Vermont to go to Ohio hunting every year, at least once.
  This year I had a wonderful invitation which I am honored to have been given.  a former Bear Rep who hunted with Fred at Grousehaven offered for me to stay with him and hunt private property in Western Kentucky. This is the first year I will miss Ohio, but I can't pass up meeting a new friend, deer or no deer. In hopes to make some new campfire stories. Giving up Denton hill, and Ohio for this. I am going to preach good Karma. Treat everyone with respect. You never know who may be on the other end of conversation, or deal. I had to share this story somewhere;as I am excited. Best of luck with wherever you chose to go.

[The Whittler]

I wonder how much for an American Bison (Buffalo). You don't see many hunting pics.