Any western state offer otc deer tags?

[Jpron]

So here's the deal, I promised my 13 year old daughter I'd take her on a hunt this coming fall after I took my son last fall. So I had a hunt setup with an outfitter, which I've never done before. It was very reasonable priced, as money is somewhat of an issue. But it sounded great. Long story short he double booked and we got the boot. I put in for a cow tag in the Colorado second draw and didn't get. Found a cow voucher and asked if the guy would give me a few days to think about it, which he did but our definition of a few days is different, so that got sold. Anyway, does anyone know of a place I could take her and have a decent opportunity at a buck? Hopefully a place where I could hunt as well. I haven't had the opportunity to hunt myself much the past 5 years and would love the chance to hunt myself, but it's about her first. Any suggestions? Tia
I'd consider antelope or elk as well.

 

[Andrew Massi]

Colorado otc elk or California for deer and bear (both otc)

 

[-WARDOG-]

California blacktail / mulie-mix hunting is going to be tough if you are not familiar with the tag zone areas. Private land will be easier, but public land is saturated, particularly in the foothills of the Sierras. In high pressured areas, any buck larger than a forky go full-nocturnal.
Blacktails are VERY twitchy. Spooked whitetails will run a hundred yards and look behind them. Blacktail run to the next county before they stop.
With the heat, dry conditions, smoke from the state burning, and the lead ammo ban, I wouldn't recommend it.
I would suggest Idaho if non-res tags are available. Lots of public land.

 

[Muddyboots]

Suggest Nebraska for OTC tags for deer.

 

[Mike Matteson]

California blacktail / mulie-mix hunting is going to be tough if you are not familiar with the tag zone areas. Private land will be easier, but public land is saturated, particularly in the foothills of the Sierras. In high pressured areas, any buck larger than a forky go full-nocturnal.
Blacktails are VERY twitchy. Spooked whitetails will run a hundred yards and look behind them. Blacktail run to the next county before they stop.
With the heat, dry conditions, smoke from the state burning, and the lead ammo ban, I wouldn't recommend it.
I would suggest Idaho if non-res tags are available. Lots of public land.

None in Idaho. They were sold out in the early morning on the first day allow for out of stater to apply. There was some many people online waiting to get a tags. The time started at midnight on that date.

 

[richhymas]

You may still be able to round up a cow elk tag with a guide in Idaho or Colorado but probably not for the price you are wanting to pay. Get her put in for draws in multiple states for next year if finances allow.

 

[BallisticsGuy]

PM'd.

 

[Mike Matteson]

I hadn't though about Col. They use to sell bull tags over the counter. The 3rd season was the longest. I would see about a guide hunt. I did very well the times I hunted there. I did have people that knew the area I hunted. I was 6 for 6 in those years. I have been thinking about returning there. No wolfs yet. Other states the wolfs have taken down the elk and deer petty hard.

 

[rlp10ml]

Oklahoma does also...

 

[Jpron]

I know co has otc bull tags for some units for second and third. The area I used to hunt is very low on elk with the drought they've been dealing with for the last few years. But foremost my daughter is a little peanut and wouldn't handle the terrain. That's why I was hoping for a spot and stock kinda deer hunt where she could see animals and not have to walk 10 miles a day up and down mountains and hopefully stumble across a legal bull. Ca is way to far to drive. Thanks for the replies

 

[Elk Hunter 338]

what about texas?? there has too be a ton of ranches that love youth hunters for their management programs to harvest does and cull bucks

 

[1942sheephunter]

Missouri for WT deer over the counter lots of big bucks

 

[Teri Anne]

You didn't mention where you live so I will throw in my two cents worth. Southwest Wisconsin is pretty much over run with deer. There is an abundance of public land where a guide is not required to go along with the abundance of deer. Over the counter non resident tags are available, non resident deer between the ages of 12 - 17 is only $20.00, while adult non resident is only $160.00 over the counter. A hunter safety certificate from your home state is required for anyone born after 1973. Antlerless tags are also available for $20.00 but are zone restricted. You have to apply for the area you will be hunting. Tags are available over the counter, deer and public land plentiful. It's worth taking a look at.

So here's the deal, I promised my 13 year old daughter I'd take her on a hunt this coming fall after I took my son last fall. So I had a hunt setup with an outfitter, which I've never done before. It was very reasonable priced, as money is somewhat of an issue. But it sounded great. Long story short he double booked and we got the boot. I put in for a cow tag in the Colorado second draw and didn't get. Found a cow voucher and asked if the guy would give me a few days to think about it, which he did but our definition of a few days is different, so that got sold. Anyway, does anyone know of a place I could take her and have a decent opportunity at a buck? Hopefully a place where I could hunt as well. I haven't had the opportunity to hunt myself much the past 5 years and would love the chance to hunt myself, but it's about her first. Any suggestions? Tia
I'd consider antelope or elk as well.

ou

 

[Jpron]

You didn't mention where you live so I will throw in my two cents worth. Southwest Wisconsin is pretty much over run with deer. There is an abundance of public land where a guide is not required to go along with the abundance of deer. Over the counter non resident tags are available, non resident deer between the ages of 12 - 17 is only $20.00, while adult non resident is only $160.00 over the counter. A hunter safety certificate from your home state is required for anyone born after 1973. Antlerless tags are also available for $20.00 but are zone restricted. You have to apply for the area you will be hunting. Tags are available over the counter, deer and public land plentiful. It's worth taking a look at.

ou

I'm from wi, it's not about just getting a deer, more so about spending time with my kids. I farm and put it tons of hours so a fall hunting trip is about the only time I get to get away and see other parts of the country.thanks for the reply.

You didn't mention where you live so I will throw in my two cents worth. Southwest Wisconsin is pretty much over run with deer. There is an abundance of public land where a guide is not required to go along with the abundance of deer. Over the counter non resident tags are available, non resident deer between the ages of 12 - 17 is only $20.00, while adult non resident is only $160.00 over the counter. A hunter safety certificate from your home state is required for anyone born after 1973. Antlerless tags are also available for $20.00 but are zone restricted. You have to apply for the area you will be hunting. Tags are available over the counter, deer and public land plentiful. It's worth taking a look at.

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