SD_Prairie_Goat
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Anyone pulled a SD elk tag on here?
I got very very lucky this year and pulled a tag.
Trying to figure out if I should DIY or use a guide for the first time? Curious other folks experience out there, DM's preferred.
Major points of consideration:
I got very very lucky this year and pulled a tag.
Trying to figure out if I should DIY or use a guide for the first time? Curious other folks experience out there, DM's preferred.
Major points of consideration:
- Almost certain this is a once in a life time hunt for me in SD and I want to get all I can out of the hunt. Want a respectable bull is the goal, no rags or small 5x5 with this tag min.
- Killed two cow elk but never a bull. Elk knowledge isn't as high as many on here and would say I'm at the very early years of elk learning
- Have a flexible work schedule that'll allow 2 weeks of hunting pretty safely. Plus extra weekends if needed
- Don't know this area of the hills well, but scouting isn't super hard at 4.5 hrs away
- Guide fees estimated at $6k for a couple days of guiding