I think it will be Colorado. It may not be exactly what you're looking for but I think the OTC system will get caps like in Idaho within 5 to ten years.
I would be wary of getting too cute when interpreting laws and regs. Remember that every court case has at least 2 lawyers and half of them loose their arguments every time it goes to trial.
I would suspect Montana in November might be cold enough for meat to keep that long if kept in the shade with moving air. I kept an elk in the shade in November in Colorado for a week and it was fine. We never go above 40 degrees and the meat kept well. If there’s a heat wave then all bets are...
You will need to get s hunter's education course that is accepted by the state you will hunt in. I did one completely online a couple of years ago when I lost my old card. You also should work to get s basic understanding of how to get a tag. Each state is different. Some you will be able to get...
I'm hoping I can make my hunt in Idaho this October. I sure hope there isn't insult to injury if I'm not allowed to go and don't get a refund.
But I understand... A state has the prerogative to protect its citizens health. Just add one more thing to the list of worries that seems to grow...
The general deer tags sold out last week. There are whitetail tags remaining but the remaining number has not been updated in several days. I suspect those will be gone shortly. Hope you guys are residents or already bought your tags!
I'd like to suggest a couple of podcasts or youtube episodes:
A little bit before season do a safety/first aid prep episode to remind people and help them prepare for accidents and illnesses.
Long distance travel tips and techniques.
An update on the overall mule deer herd health and...
Shows what I know about western fishing. Catfish and Crappie are alot of what we go after here in Alabama. When I think of fishing out there I think of trout, walleye, whitefish and salmon. Down here we would say what you caught would be some of the best eating around!
Struck out on Idaho elk this year. We didn't have great odds for the draw we put in for and planned to buy an otc tag immediately after the draw. Maybe next year. Looks like I'll be hunting Colorado OTC this year, which I feel is still a privilege.