tmmcampbell
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I live in Oregon. Planning on applying for more tags in the West. Anyone using any of the services that apply for you? Are they worth using or better off applying yourself? Thanks
I can't find the draw. Do you have a web site? Doesn't come up when I google it. To apply for 5 states with Cabela's will run about $1,200 per year. I have always been a DIY hunter. I'm wondering if I would be money ahead if I saved the $1,200 and hired a guide every 5 yr.
I can tell you Jordan has me building points to get a great mule deer tag with an outfitter with 1-2 points. I can get an elk with a great outfitter for about 6 to 8 points.$1,200 is all fees. Cabela's fees would run about $500 for 5 states applying for deer and antelope. I bow hunt every year because I can get decent hunts. I miss rifle hunting and as you know Oregon is tough to get quality tags for mule deer and antelope. My last antelope tag took 16 years and my last rifle mule deer tag took 20 years. I'm 57 years old and would like to do some rifle hunting while I can still get up the hills. Don't earn enough to go guided every year. So am trying to decide if the best use of my money is to apply for many states or save it and go guided every 5-6 years and hunt Oregon only in between. I do enjoy doing things myself but would like a few quality hunts while still youngish.
I think what he is saying is that the $1200 includes the state fees. I agree it is a lot to pay of not.wow $1200 to fill out applications is steep. Those services are designed for people that have more money than time. I would put the money saved towards your hunt or optics and do your own research. I apply to multiple states it's not that hard to research what your looking for.