longshotz
10-14-2009, 09:22 AM
Been lookin' at the hunting opportunities in Mt. and N. Dkt.
I've hunted birds in southern Sask. for the last 5 years and the amount of deer (Whitetail and Mulies) as well as Pronghorn, not to mention the phenomenal bird shooting lead me to research the 2 states for big game hunting as both are only a 1-2 hour drive south from my present hunt locale in Sask
All I can say is, amazing.
Online research shows both states have an access management plan in place that seems to allows out of state (Canadian) hunters outstanding opportunity.
Mt. has the Block Mngmnt. program and N. Dkt the P.L.O,T.S program which, very simplified, is an access arrangement plan through the F&W Depts. in the respective states with landowner/ranchers to hunt their land.
It seems to be mostly a pre-arrangement gig and, sometimes, "just a drive in and arrange on arrival thing". Still researching this.
My interpretation is that this land for hunting is available in some form or other to anyone, including Canadians, without paying extortionate sums of $'s in the form of a guide fee requirement as is needed in Alberta or Sask to hunt big game and certain birds on crown/public land under the guise of proper game management.( A rip off in my view, and less to do with proper game management than purely $$ profit sanctioned by provincial governments after rolling over to the guide/outfitter interest group lobby)
Looking for someone who has done this and can give some real, been there done that, experience.
**No disrespect intended, but not looking for the "I know someone who did this etc., etc. type of info. Thanks but no thanks.
Rather personal "boots on the ground " input.**
Thanks in advance.
Longshotz
I've hunted birds in southern Sask. for the last 5 years and the amount of deer (Whitetail and Mulies) as well as Pronghorn, not to mention the phenomenal bird shooting lead me to research the 2 states for big game hunting as both are only a 1-2 hour drive south from my present hunt locale in Sask
All I can say is, amazing.
Online research shows both states have an access management plan in place that seems to allows out of state (Canadian) hunters outstanding opportunity.
Mt. has the Block Mngmnt. program and N. Dkt the P.L.O,T.S program which, very simplified, is an access arrangement plan through the F&W Depts. in the respective states with landowner/ranchers to hunt their land.
It seems to be mostly a pre-arrangement gig and, sometimes, "just a drive in and arrange on arrival thing". Still researching this.
My interpretation is that this land for hunting is available in some form or other to anyone, including Canadians, without paying extortionate sums of $'s in the form of a guide fee requirement as is needed in Alberta or Sask to hunt big game and certain birds on crown/public land under the guise of proper game management.( A rip off in my view, and less to do with proper game management than purely $$ profit sanctioned by provincial governments after rolling over to the guide/outfitter interest group lobby)
Looking for someone who has done this and can give some real, been there done that, experience.
**No disrespect intended, but not looking for the "I know someone who did this etc., etc. type of info. Thanks but no thanks.
Rather personal "boots on the ground " input.**
Thanks in advance.
Longshotz