sub-$1000 hunts ????

jambrdly · July 23, 2012, 10:04 PM

Hello:

I'm poor. Any dcent hunts out there for under $1000 ????

Thanks

hogdogs · July 23, 2012, 10:27 PM

Depends what you want to get after and how...
A fellow hog doggin' buddy is doing hunts for far less...

http://www.realdealhoghunts.com/index.html

$100 per day per man...
For a hog in the range of the one Junior just killed in my last thread would be $325 "kill fee"... One cool thing about huntin' behind dogs... You can opt out of the kill and go for a genuine catch and release...

The 3"+ tusk monsters is $450 so if you want to kill that'n you are just over 50% of your $1,000 starting number

Brent

TXAZ · July 23, 2012, 10:33 PM

If you search the web for feral hog hunts in Texas, you can find a few that are close to if not free. Some of the medium sized land owners are happy for you to come out, ASSUMING you are professional and safety conscious, and sign a hold harmless.

Brian Pfleuger · July 23, 2012, 10:38 PM

Hundreds of millions of acres of public land all over America with hunting that costs no more than the license and transportation...

Countertop · July 24, 2012, 06:44 AM

Well, where are you located? Lots of great public land hunting if you can get a few hours away from the city and get get a couple of miles into the woods.

Doyle · July 24, 2012, 07:37 AM

One of the hunting shows on TV is about a guy that only does self-guided public land hunts. He buys over-the-counter tags, does his scouting, and comes away with some really nice game.

jmr40 · July 24, 2012, 08:25 AM

Where do you live. Lots of public land to hunt on for free here in Georgia and in most other states.

Couple of years ago I drove 1800 miles from GA to CO with 5 other guys for a mule deer hunt. Spent $300 for a tag, split the gas on 2 trucks, camped, cooked our own meals, carried our own meat off the mountain. Had a great time and spent well under $1,000. Going back this Fall except with a $500 elk tag. Just me and my wife this time, so it will cost more with no one to share expenses.

I do the same several times each year here in GA with virtually no expense. I camp on public land and hunt for 4-5 days at a time.

FrankenMauser · July 24, 2012, 09:43 AM

Public land is cheap, if you have access to some.

This year's Elk hunt will cost:
$50 - license
$200 - fuel (will be split 2-3 ways)
$75 - food, beverages, etc

$195-260 total

And, that includes a gas-guzzling motor home hauling itself up several tough climbs in the mountains.

Where are you, and what is it you want to hunt?

jambrdly · July 24, 2012, 09:26 PM

I'm from SW Missouri. I want to hunt deer, pig, elk and anything that flies.

jmr40 · July 25, 2012, 10:05 AM

Missouri is supposed to be the new waterfowl hotspot. Since you don't have to pay for out of state licenses you should be able to get into some 1-2 day guided waterfowl hunts pretty reasonalbly.

Mayor Al · July 25, 2012, 11:02 AM

Our upcoming hog hunt is at a S W Missouri game ranch. I know they breed and import their exotic critters, but the hogs are part of the 'native' population. Check out the hog hunting in your home area...by talking to other hunters at gun stores or sporting stores.

July 23, 2012, 10:04 PM	#1
jambrdly Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Posts: 105	sub-$1000 hunts ???? Hello: I'm poor. Any dcent hunts out there for under $1000 ???? Thanks

July 23, 2012, 10:33 PM	#3
TXAZ Senior Member Join Date: September 5, 2010 Location: McMurdo Sound Texas Posts: 4,322	If you search the web for feral hog hunts in Texas, you can find a few that are close to if not free. Some of the medium sized land owners are happy for you to come out, ASSUMING you are professional and safety conscious, and sign a hold harmless. __________________ Cave illos in guns et backhoes Last edited by TXAZ; July 24, 2012 at 07:19 AM.

July 23, 2012, 10:38 PM	#4
Brian Pfleuger Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 25, 2008 Location: Austin, CO Posts: 19,578	Hundreds of millions of acres of public land all over America with hunting that costs no more than the license and transportation... __________________ Nobody plans to screw up their lives... ...they just don't plan not to. -Andy Stanley

July 24, 2012, 09:43 AM	#8
FrankenMauser Senior Member Join Date: August 25, 2008 Location: In the valley above the plain Posts: 13,424	Public land is cheap, if you have access to some. This year's Elk hunt will cost: $50 - license $200 - fuel (will be split 2-3 ways) $75 - food, beverages, etc $195-260 total And, that includes a gas-guzzling motor home hauling itself up several tough climbs in the mountains. Where are you, and what is it you want to hunt? __________________ Don't even try it. It's even worse than the internet would lead you to believe.

July 23, 2012, 10:27 PM	#2
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	Depends what you want to get after and how... A fellow hog doggin' buddy is doing hunts for far less... http://www.realdealhoghunts.com/index.html $100 per day per man... For a hog in the range of the one Junior just killed in my last thread would be $325 "kill fee"... One cool thing about huntin' behind dogs... You can opt out of the kill and go for a genuine catch and release... The 3"+ tusk monsters is $450 so if you want to kill that'n you are just over 50% of your $1,000 starting number Brent

July 24, 2012, 06:44 AM	#5
Countertop Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: At the diner Posts: 125	Well, where are you located? Lots of great public land hunting if you can get a few hours away from the city and get get a couple of miles into the woods.

July 24, 2012, 07:37 AM	#6
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	One of the hunting shows on TV is about a guy that only does self-guided public land hunts. He buys over-the-counter tags, does his scouting, and comes away with some really nice game.

July 24, 2012, 08:25 AM	#7
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	Where do you live. Lots of public land to hunt on for free here in Georgia and in most other states. Couple of years ago I drove 1800 miles from GA to CO with 5 other guys for a mule deer hunt. Spent $300 for a tag, split the gas on 2 trucks, camped, cooked our own meals, carried our own meat off the mountain. Had a great time and spent well under $1,000. Going back this Fall except with a $500 elk tag. Just me and my wife this time, so it will cost more with no one to share expenses. I do the same several times each year here in GA with virtually no expense. I camp on public land and hunt for 4-5 days at a time.

July 24, 2012, 09:26 PM	#9
jambrdly Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2010 Posts: 105	I'm from SW Missouri. I want to hunt deer, pig, elk and anything that flies.

July 25, 2012, 10:05 AM	#10
jmr40 Senior Member Join Date: June 15, 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 10,808	Missouri is supposed to be the new waterfowl hotspot. Since you don't have to pay for out of state licenses you should be able to get into some 1-2 day guided waterfowl hunts pretty reasonalbly.

July 25, 2012, 11:02 AM	#11
Mayor Al Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Location: Southern Indiana, Near Louisville. Posts: 211	Our upcoming hog hunt is at a S W Missouri game ranch. I know they breed and import their exotic critters, but the hogs are part of the 'native' population. Check out the hog hunting in your home area...by talking to other hunters at gun stores or sporting stores.