My 14 year old son was blessed to take this nice CO mule deer during the 2nd season. We had a chance at this same buck opening day but we couldn't seal the deal. We headed back up 4 days later and where able to stalk within 310 yards of this guy and a few of his buddies and my son dropped him...
I will be up there with my 3 sons for our first Nebraska hunt. Going to spend a day and a half just scouting before the season maybe we will see you there.
Yeah they are expensive but for another $160 you can get a elk/deer combo with a fishing license and a upland bird license. And you don't really need an outfitter there either they have the block management program there which helps sportsman get access to private land with out huge fees or 10+...
I would definitely take a look at MT, WY and ID. I'm pretty sure a non resident can get a decent tag without the BS fees and "qualifying" licenses. I live in CO and am planning on taking my kids to NE this year for deer.