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I finally decided to give in and try for elk next year in Idaho. Even though it's getting harder and harder to find elk around here, I was still able to scout and locate some bulls, and it's a bucket list item for me.
This year's cost was $154 for the license and $416 for the tag. So $570 all in.
Next year, the license goes up to $185 and the tag is $652, so $837 for the chance at an elk. My brother was lamenting the fact that previously Idaho was the cheapest Western state for non-residents to hunt elk, so this will make him happy.
Not so much for me. I don't think I can justify that sort of cost. Especially if this winter is a bad one and herd numbers are even further reduced for next season.
This year's cost was $154 for the license and $416 for the tag. So $570 all in.
Next year, the license goes up to $185 and the tag is $652, so $837 for the chance at an elk. My brother was lamenting the fact that previously Idaho was the cheapest Western state for non-residents to hunt elk, so this will make him happy.
Not so much for me. I don't think I can justify that sort of cost. Especially if this winter is a bad one and herd numbers are even further reduced for next season.