Hunting in-state vs. out of state Recent Comments

re: Hunting in-state vs. out of state

2009-11-04 08:28:07

posted by: stringerfull. For me, it's about the memories and friendships made. I can't imagine not hunting with my crew. If my buddies wanted to hunt MN or SD, I'd make every attempt to join up with them. For me, it's about the wild game feed, crown royal, and story telling.

I drive 140 to 160 miles.

re: Hunting in-state vs. out of state

2009-11-04 08:05:21

posted by: Horsager.

catchem-eatem Said:
Isn't this the place where people get bashed for coming to ND to hunt(Blue platers).
Pot... Kettle Black????????

Not by me and since I started the thread I think it'll be OK. It's not just a thread for those who leave but also those who stay.

You folks over in MN have pretty good Grouse Numbers this year. Good enough that I've hunted them better than a dozen days and only hunted pheasents over here 2 days. Oak ridges, that's the key this year, based on the number of this year's birds they had pretty good nesting success on the oak ridges. I saw 5 birds picking gravel right in front of someone's home on Sunday evening, I've never seen that many grouse in one spot before and certainly never out in the wide open getting gravel, pretty neat. I also had a Bobcat within easy shotgun shooting distance, alas it's a bit early yet and I typically don't buy MN's NR furbearers liscence. Cat was "flushed" by the dogs and trotted by me @ 15yds in a fairly open spot in the woods. It's unlikely I'll ever be that close to a live Bobcat again.

re: Hunting in-state vs. out of state

2009-11-04 07:08:06

posted by: catchem-eatem. Isn't this the place where people get bashed for coming to ND to hunt(Blue platers).
Pot... Kettle Black????????

re: Hunting in-state vs. out of state

2009-11-03 22:40:28

posted by: Horsager.

Pro V1 Said:
I have no interest in it at this time because I know clay will and always share his delicious bear sausage with us on fishing trips! (grin)

If you only knew what you've eaten you'd never let me cook again. I can say for certain that you can't tell the difference between bear and antelope. (grin)

re: Hunting in-state vs. out of state

2009-11-03 21:27:49

posted by: Pro V1. I have no interest in it at this time because I know clay will and always share his delicious bear sausage with us on fishing trips! (grin)

re: Hunting in-state vs. out of state

2009-11-03 21:18:47

posted by: bobkat. For me its to hunt animals that are in short supply here, like elk. I try to go back to Montana to chase antelope with my son and grandkids. Always a blast!
I have more than enough places to hunt in ND, but its always nice to see different country.

re: Hunting in-state vs. out of state

2009-11-03 17:03:13

posted by: kdm. I've been an out of stater for 4 years now and can't wait to get back. There are many hunts in ND I would like to try. For example, a goat hunt, a Cast and Blast diver duck hunt on DL, Muleys in the west, a pembina pheasant hunt with Jiffy, and of course the elk/moose/sheep hunt that probably will not happen but I have to try anyway. Also, the elk herd reduction hunt could be interesting. So much to hunt and so little time...... The cost is not so much the issue as the opportunities are right there in ND. There is lots of real estate in ND I have never seen, but would sure like the chance.

re: Hunting in-state vs. out of state

2009-11-03 15:38:25

posted by: skoalongcut. I have friends who go elk hunting in Idaho every year and they have a blast. I think it is the thrill of hunting new territory. Just being in the mountains with the scenery and the excitement of the unknown.

I have never hunted out of state but plan on going bear hunting in Minnesota next year if I draw a tag. Went antelope hunting south of Dickinson this year for the first time. For me it is just the excitement of hunting new territory with friends and meeting new people. It is good to broaden your horizons and learn new ways and techniques in hunting different game in different areas.

re: Hunting in-state vs. out of state

2009-11-03 13:27:43

posted by: Allen. I guess for me it's a combination of not having already hunted all of ND, at least all that I wish to hunt and the cost of going out of state. Too many opportunities here to take advantage of before shelling out the big bucks for a tag in Alaska, MT, or any of the other states with opportunities not afforded here.

I enjoy the thrill of seeing new areas at least as much as anyone else, yet I have only hunted something like 12 deer units in ND with a rifle. At least one year I had tags in 3 different units.

re: Hunting in-state vs. out of state

2009-11-03 11:48:58

posted by: jokostel. I haven't had the chance to hunt out of state... primarily because of funds,logistics and time.
Mostly the funds part... but Im working on fixing that.

I would LOVE to hit up Wyomingor Montana for an Antelope hunt or Elk....
But the crem de la crem for me would be to head to Africa and do some plains game hunting.