I can take a Bull and a Cow on Public land in Colorado for less than $2,000 if I don't mount the bull, split gas/cabin rental and do my own butchering.
I make the trip every year with a regular group and average a little better than an animal a year with some 2 animal years and some zeros. I'm running low in the freezer right now but hope to re-stock in early November.
So Africa isn't one elk trip for me it is at least 4 in trade. But I'm planning to make at least one plains game trip before I call it quits. The wife can tag along on a South African ranch hunt so it would be a nice change for her - no way would she enjoy 15 degrees and blowing snow at 8000' after a 2 mile climb.
