Other ideas to fill the freezer?

[brymoore]

I’m not against dumping does in the right region.

Idaho whitetail tags are either sex.

 

[Potsie]

pondering moving to Post Falls or CDA, just to get out of this cluster eff.

Because PF and CDA aren’t complete and total CFs themselves???

 

[2rocky]

Have you seen the price of literally anything (including inputs for hunting trips)? You'll never convince me that out of state hunts that are cheaper than Costco pork when comparing price spent for pound acquired.

The hunt is from the Vacation budget. Cut & wrap is from the Grocery Budget. All food generated from recreational activities is a bonus.

 

[mtmuley]

Because PF and CDA aren’t complete and total CFs themselves???

My Daughter and her Husband she met while in college in Spokane went from there to Post Falls and now she is home. Montana is greater. mtmuley

 

[TheTone]

Because PF and CDA aren’t complete and total CFs themselves???

Was just there last weekend and was so happy I didn’t move up there a few years ago when I had the opportunity

I think you could find a few controlled hunts in Idaho that have some crazy good odds, especially cow elk, if just filling the freezer is the idea. I think there are going to be some new controlled whitetails hunts up north this year also

 

[Potsie]

I think you could find a few controlled hunts in Idaho that have some crazy good odds, especially cow elk, if just filling the freezer is the idea.

There’s no elk in Idaho. The woofes ate ‘em all.

 

[Elktrack]

Was just there last weekend and was so happy I didn’t move up there a few years ago when I had the opportunity

I think you could find a few controlled hunts in Idaho that have some crazy good odds, especially cow elk, if just filling the freezer is the idea. I think there are going to be some new controlled whitetails hunts up north this year also

Tons of cow hunts too. They did away with general season cow in a few units.

 

[Lyfter1013]

one that no one ever mentions but if your open to a bear hunt California bear populations are through the roof.
There are a handful of units you could get a deer tag with no points, buy a bear tag and have no problem having your pick of which bear to shoot. And still Have a deer tag in your pocket if you get lucky. Two of the units I talked to a warden about told me seeing 15-20 bears a weekend just driving roads patrolling (on public) is common.

 

[rjthehunter]

Pretty cheap to throw together a cow elk hunt with a relatively short drive. Sleep in your truck/tent/camper and eat instant oatmeal and canned chili. Bet it would be cheaper than a $2500 half a beef. That buffalo shoot sounds like a pretty good deal too.

Exactly. I thought about one of them if I have a tough fall for tags. It's a buffalo shoot more than a hunt, but I don't care if I get to take home 800lbs of great meat!

 

[JustinsDad]

I still have fun just hunting pigs. Keep the little ones and fill those freezers! I am down to about one deer and one antelope left and maybe 20 halibut left in my freezers. I think it’s time for another pig for me too!

 

[TexanSam]

The hunt is from the Vacation budget. Cut & wrap is from the Grocery Budget. All food generated from recreational activities is a bonus.

That's a good way to look at it.

I'm just not entirely convinced that "Hunting as a way to feed the family" is entirely honest. Yes there are examples of people shooting a deer/elk/bear/hog in their backyard for the price of a resident tag + 1 bullet, but can we be honest with ourselves in saying that this is the exception. Not the rule?

 

[Mountain Mule]

I've always gone to costco's frozen goods section. That has to be the quickest way to fill a freezer.

Joking aside. I would get on a chartered fishing boat. Most bang for your buck as far as pound per dollar if you want a guided experience. Otherwise, scout your tail off in WA, there are opportunities to harvest there, though it's tough sledding.

 

[Big Sky Guy]

Roadkill salvage permits.

The most underutilized food source in the US, IMO.

 

[brockel]

Pretty cheap to throw together a cow elk hunt with a relatively short drive. Sleep in your truck/tent/camper and eat instant oatmeal and canned chili. Bet it would be cheaper than a $2500 half a beef. That buffalo shoot sounds like a pretty good deal too.

You guys are paying $2500 for half a beef? Holy hell

 

[Hammsolo]

Because PF and CDA aren’t complete and total CFs themselves???

It’s more about trying to get away from WA government. The goal still remains to move closer to “home” where I grew up. I’d really like to live in the Alberton Gorge.

 

[Hammsolo]

I've always gone to costco's frozen goods section. That has to be the quickest way to fill a freezer.

Joking aside. I would get on a chartered fishing boat. Most bang for your buck as far as pound per dollar if you want a guided experience. Otherwise, scout your tail off in WA, there are opportunities to harvest there, though it's tough sledding.

I have zero problems with deer, but elk is a stretch. I’ve got a couple of spots that feel like a waste of time. They’re either there or they’re not. Kind of a boring non-hunt.

 

[Hammsolo]

That's a good way to look at it.

I'm just not entirely convinced that "Hunting as a way to feed the family" is entirely honest. Yes there are examples of people shooting a deer/elk/bear/hog in their backyard for the price of a resident tag + 1 bullet, but can we be honest with ourselves in saying that this is the exception. Not the rule?

It depends on what you mean. In the last 5 years I bet we haven’t bought 50 pounds of ground beef. Yes, we do spoil ourselves with fatty ribs eyes occasionally. I’d rather pay more to hunt and collect wild free range meat.

 

[Hammsolo]

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There’s no elk in Idaho. The woofes ate ‘em all.

I love me some Mr. Swanson!

 

[Mountain Mule]

I have zero problems with deer, but elk is a stretch. I’ve got a couple of spots that feel like a waste of time. They’re either there or they’re not. Kind of a boring non-hunt.

Sounds like you need to spend some time looking for more zones/greener pastures...

 

[brymoore]

That's a good way to look at it.

I'm just not entirely convinced that "Hunting as a way to feed the family" is entirely honest. Yes there are examples of people shooting a deer/elk/bear/hog in their backyard for the price of a resident tag + 1 bullet, but can we be honest with ourselves in saying that this is the exception. Not the rule?

Absolutely for the most part. Hunting around my house is cheap for deer and elk. My kids grew up on cheap elk. However, I’ve taken a lot of hunts that are definitely not cost effective versus buying a side of beef or pork.