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<blockquote data-quote="The Oregonian" data-source="post: 1524421" data-attributes="member: 51405"><p>The best the best way I have found for me is to use a consultant. It does add some cost to the tags but it has also saved me money in two ways...</p><p></p><p>1) not applying for game in states where it doesn't make sense for me. I am 47 and don't have many points in plenty of states. Depending on point creep, animal desired, trophy potential, and many other things, I am behind the 8 ball and won't ever be able to build enough points to get a good tag (never may be a bit harsh, but it may take 20 years to get current max points and there may be point creep on top of that).</p><p></p><p>2) finding an outfitter once you are ready for a hunt. The good consultants work with tons of outfitters and can ensure you sign up with a good one. It is tough to find a high quality outfitter when most outfitters have killed good animals. Do they consistently take the kind of game they advertise? Do they run a quality operation with a reasonable number of hunters so they can manage the herd well and give you a good experience in camp, or do they just want to get max hunters in camp to boost revenue? If you live in the state you are applying you may know good outfitters or be able to find them by word of mouth. Or you probably have time to scout for a DIY hunt. Being in Tennessee those aren't really options for me.</p><p></p><p>The best one I have found is Jordan Christmas at <a href="https://www.wearethedraw.com" target="_blank">The Draw</a>. I am applying in two states....one will hit on deer every few years and hit on elk every 8 or so, and the other will be 10-12 for each but big animals. And I already know which outfitter I will use in the state that will hit first and their cost is reasonable for the size game they typically hunt.</p><p><a href="https://www.wearethedraw.com" target="_blank">https://www.wearethedraw.com</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="The Oregonian, post: 1524421, member: 51405"] The best the best way I have found for me is to use a consultant. It does add some cost to the tags but it has also saved me money in two ways... 1) not applying for game in states where it doesn’t make sense for me. I am 47 and don’t have many points in plenty of states. Depending on point creep, animal desired, trophy potential, and many other things, I am behind the 8 ball and won’t ever be able to build enough points to get a good tag (never may be a bit harsh, but it may take 20 years to get current max points and there may be point creep on top of that). 2) finding an outfitter once you are ready for a hunt. The good consultants work with tons of outfitters and can ensure you sign up with a good one. It is tough to find a high quality outfitter when most outfitters have killed good animals. Do they consistently take the kind of game they advertise? Do they run a quality operation with a reasonable number of hunters so they can manage the herd well and give you a good experience in camp, or do they just want to get max hunters in camp to boost revenue? If you live in the state you are applying you may know good outfitters or be able to find them by word of mouth. Or you probably have time to scout for a DIY hunt. Being in Tennessee those aren’t really options for me. The best one I have found is Jordan Christmas at [URL='https://www.wearethedraw.com']The Draw[/URL]. I am applying in two states....one will hit on deer every few years and hit on elk every 8 or so, and the other will be 10-12 for each but big animals. And I already know which outfitter I will use in the state that will hit first and their cost is reasonable for the size game they typically hunt. [URL='https://www.wearethedraw.com'][/URL] [/QUOTE]
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