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<blockquote data-quote="Elkeater" data-source="post: 2906396" data-attributes="member: 103670"><p>As many in here know I work in natural resources management. I've been all over the western US and have made multiple moves over my career. Neither of those two states (or most other western states) are in any of my future moves. Basically the cost of living is no longer worth it especially in places like Bend OR. If you have the ability to cash out and move good for you but it's still not the value I'd put my money into. Is there public land? Sure. Is the hunting pressure in every state in the western US with decently accessible tags insane? Yup. We were just in Texas last week visiting family and I'll say my next move will be east to an ocean. We looked at a bit of real estate while we were there. I could sell my house here in AZ and easily buy a harbor front home with sweet flats boat for the cost of my suburban hell house here.</p><p></p><p>My point is you and everyone else wants to move to those places and it kinda ruined what made the west special. Not to mention the politics of the west coast states are not my cup of tea. Oh and if you do move out there plan on either not being able to get home owners insurance or be prepared to pay a premium for it. Due to wildfire becoming a (ecologically necessary) bigger part of our lives out here insurance is challenge for some folks in high risk (read scenic in the woods) areas. Smoke is a big part too. Plenty of smoke in the air these days for those with any kind of respiratory issues. Again necessary smoke but smoke nonetheless.</p><p></p><p>Not trying to discourage but the reality of living in the western US is not sunshine and rainbows like it is during hunting season.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Elkeater, post: 2906396, member: 103670"] As many in here know I work in natural resources management. I’ve been all over the western US and have made multiple moves over my career. Neither of those two states (or most other western states) are in any of my future moves. Basically the cost of living is no longer worth it especially in places like Bend OR. If you have the ability to cash out and move good for you but it’s still not the value I’d put my money into. Is there public land? Sure. Is the hunting pressure in every state in the western US with decently accessible tags insane? Yup. We were just in Texas last week visiting family and I’ll say my next move will be east to an ocean. We looked at a bit of real estate while we were there. I could sell my house here in AZ and easily buy a harbor front home with sweet flats boat for the cost of my suburban hell house here. My point is you and everyone else wants to move to those places and it kinda ruined what made the west special. Not to mention the politics of the west coast states are not my cup of tea. Oh and if you do move out there plan on either not being able to get home owners insurance or be prepared to pay a premium for it. Due to wildfire becoming a (ecologically necessary) bigger part of our lives out here insurance is challenge for some folks in high risk (read scenic in the woods) areas. Smoke is a big part too. Plenty of smoke in the air these days for those with any kind of respiratory issues. Again necessary smoke but smoke nonetheless. Not trying to discourage but the reality of living in the western US is not sunshine and rainbows like it is during hunting season. [/QUOTE]
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