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HUNTERS
This month, I would like to discuss out of state hunting trips. I think I can safely say, any hunter that really
enjoys whitetail deer hunting, dreams about hunting multiple states each fall. Particularly if your current
home hunting area is not noted for trophy bucks. Hunting pressure, quality of food sources, genetics and
management, all play into the type of whitetail that is in the location of your hunting.
The two obvious factors that are going to determine what type of hunt you choose and where you go, are
time and money. The more time you have available, the less money you would need to spend and still have a
reasonable chance to harvest a dandy trophy. With limited time, there is always a chance of taking what you
want, but with time at a premium, going with some type of guided or semi-guided hunt, will definitely increase
your chances of success.
First order of business, would be to decide where you intend on hunting. Many states now have limits on the
number of bucks tags issued, so early planning is the only way you may have a chance, especially if there
are drawings for tags. Depending on how far you are willing to travel, the next step would to check out the
quality of deer taken during the last 4 -5 years in any of the areas you are interested in considering. Pope &
Young, Boone & Crockett record books, magazine articles and the internet, will guide you as to where the
best bucks are located. Once the choice is made of where you would like to hunt, the next step is how you
are going to hunt.
The best, and consequently the most expensive, is to time your hunt to coincide with the rut. Buck sightings
will be at the highest level, thus giving you a greater selection. Hunting before or after the rut still gives you
a chance to collect the trophy of a lifetime, at a more reasonable cost. The key is in selecting the right area
and then dedicated, serious hunting.
When available, the least expensive, is hunting public lands. I have written some helpful information in the
last few newsletters, that will assist you in finding and then hunting these types of situations. Choosing public
areas that will allow you to get some distance away from the access points, will certainly increase your odds
of success. When I have plenty of time, this one of my favorites ways to conduct an out of state hunt.
Everything is done on your own.
The next choice to is to hunt lands that require you to pay a fee to the landowner for the rights to hunt or to
an outfitter that has leased property available for hunting. Unless you are really going to do your homework,
I would opt, to going with an outfitter. This is his business and livelihood, and he is going to do everything,
within his power, to provide you with a quality experience. I will say one thing, thoroughly check out anybody
you are going to pay money to, ask for references, and success rates, so that you will have some idea of
what to expect and not be disappointed. Nobody can guarantee success, but at least, you want a fair
opportunity. Most hunts provided by a land owner, are hunt on your own types. It will vary, but generally
they will point in you in the right direction, assist you with harvested game and in some cases have stands in
place. Outfitters with a number of leased properties, will often offer hunts that are also on your own or
semi-guided. They often will have stands in place and give you plenty of advice on the best ways to hunt that
particular piece of land. Success as a rule, will be higher with an outfitter as his business is to get you in the
right position to have the chance at a big buck. A landowner may at times take more hunters, than the
property comfortably supports, rarely will that happen with a quality outfitter.
Finally, there are fully guided hunts, that have stands in place, chosen carefully for the opportunity of the
greatest success. Also methods may vary, but your guide will work diligently to get you a chance, to collect
your trophy. These hunts are not cheap, premium areas like Pike Co, IL, will cost you $3,000.00 and up, for
a guided hunt during the rut. Quality outfitters work very hard to secure the best properties they can, so that
they may offer the best opportunity for their clients. Some have properties leased in a number of different
states, allowing them to provide their clients with a vast choice of times and geographic locations. There are
many high quality outfitters, but as an example IMB Outfitters, www.imbmonsterbucks.com offers excellent
hunts in 5 different Midwestern states, including Pike Co, IL, both guided and semi-guided, as well as
leases, that you can totally hunt on your own. Most outfitters will have both archery and firearm hunts
available to accommodate your preferences. An outfitter, also will make sure you have applied for and have
the right type of licensing and tags for your hunt.
Until next month, I wish you the best,
Keith Dotterer
This month, I would like to discuss out of state hunting trips. I think I can safely say, any hunter that really
enjoys whitetail deer hunting, dreams about hunting multiple states each fall. Particularly if your current
home hunting area is not noted for trophy bucks. Hunting pressure, quality of food sources, genetics and
management, all play into the type of whitetail that is in the location of your hunting.
The two obvious factors that are going to determine what type of hunt you choose and where you go, are
time and money. The more time you have available, the less money you would need to spend and still have a
reasonable chance to harvest a dandy trophy. With limited time, there is always a chance of taking what you
want, but with time at a premium, going with some type of guided or semi-guided hunt, will definitely increase
your chances of success.
First order of business, would be to decide where you intend on hunting. Many states now have limits on the
number of bucks tags issued, so early planning is the only way you may have a chance, especially if there
are drawings for tags. Depending on how far you are willing to travel, the next step would to check out the
quality of deer taken during the last 4 -5 years in any of the areas you are interested in considering. Pope &
Young, Boone & Crockett record books, magazine articles and the internet, will guide you as to where the
best bucks are located. Once the choice is made of where you would like to hunt, the next step is how you
are going to hunt.
The best, and consequently the most expensive, is to time your hunt to coincide with the rut. Buck sightings
will be at the highest level, thus giving you a greater selection. Hunting before or after the rut still gives you
a chance to collect the trophy of a lifetime, at a more reasonable cost. The key is in selecting the right area
and then dedicated, serious hunting.
When available, the least expensive, is hunting public lands. I have written some helpful information in the
last few newsletters, that will assist you in finding and then hunting these types of situations. Choosing public
areas that will allow you to get some distance away from the access points, will certainly increase your odds
of success. When I have plenty of time, this one of my favorites ways to conduct an out of state hunt.
Everything is done on your own.
The next choice to is to hunt lands that require you to pay a fee to the landowner for the rights to hunt or to
an outfitter that has leased property available for hunting. Unless you are really going to do your homework,
I would opt, to going with an outfitter. This is his business and livelihood, and he is going to do everything,
within his power, to provide you with a quality experience. I will say one thing, thoroughly check out anybody
you are going to pay money to, ask for references, and success rates, so that you will have some idea of
what to expect and not be disappointed. Nobody can guarantee success, but at least, you want a fair
opportunity. Most hunts provided by a land owner, are hunt on your own types. It will vary, but generally
they will point in you in the right direction, assist you with harvested game and in some cases have stands in
place. Outfitters with a number of leased properties, will often offer hunts that are also on your own or
semi-guided. They often will have stands in place and give you plenty of advice on the best ways to hunt that
particular piece of land. Success as a rule, will be higher with an outfitter as his business is to get you in the
right position to have the chance at a big buck. A landowner may at times take more hunters, than the
property comfortably supports, rarely will that happen with a quality outfitter.
Finally, there are fully guided hunts, that have stands in place, chosen carefully for the opportunity of the
greatest success. Also methods may vary, but your guide will work diligently to get you a chance, to collect
your trophy. These hunts are not cheap, premium areas like Pike Co, IL, will cost you $3,000.00 and up, for
a guided hunt during the rut. Quality outfitters work very hard to secure the best properties they can, so that
they may offer the best opportunity for their clients. Some have properties leased in a number of different
states, allowing them to provide their clients with a vast choice of times and geographic locations. There are
many high quality outfitters, but as an example IMB Outfitters, www.imbmonsterbucks.com offers excellent
hunts in 5 different Midwestern states, including Pike Co, IL, both guided and semi-guided, as well as
leases, that you can totally hunt on your own. Most outfitters will have both archery and firearm hunts
available to accommodate your preferences. An outfitter, also will make sure you have applied for and have
the right type of licensing and tags for your hunt.
Until next month, I wish you the best,
Keith Dotterer
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