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For building points in other states you need a hunting fund or enough cash to cover the permits while some states hold onto your money until they send it back.Hey goofy,
Do you offer private big game application consulting? It might be a good way to make some money on the side.
I took some time to try to figure out the best states to apply for, and... let's just say I'm more confused than when I started. I should have it with a little more time, but I can see why there is a market for services like Cabela's TAGS or Huntin' Fool. The fact that I don't have much money to spend on apps does make it easier to define my options, though.
(Oh, and feel free to send me a pm with any hints you can spare on where I should be applying. :mrgreen: )
Colorado is one of these states that wants the money up front and then if you want a point (which you would need if you ever intend to draw in some units) there is a small fee of $50.00 I believe.
Then there is Arizona but the problem there is that you need to purchase a hunting license for around $156 I think then for a point the fee is $7.50. I have been doing this for quite a few years but then I also go down there for the dove and javelina hunts. This year I should have enough points for a great coues deer unit which I am going to apply for. Arizona also does bonus points instead of preference points. But they do give you a point after applying for 3 or 4 years and you can get another point if you take their hunter safety course.
Wyoming isn't too bad for just collecting points while you decide on where you want to hunt.