|
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 8,662
Campfire Outfitter
|
OP
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 8,662 |
So not to hijack the earlier posts on what you got your spouse I started this to gather info for a future hunt (I did a short post there).
Being V-day week and having the discussion that at 60 years old how many good hunting years do I have left (father and both older brothers passed away at 45/55/57). My wife's surprise for me was money to book my once in a lifetime hunt as long I keep it under $10k... I normally hunt Texas one year and Colorado next and have a great time for under $2k so what can I get for 10k? Time to make my bucket list and see what I can do with that amount..I know a monster moose is out of the question, not interested in a Grizzly but a Alaskan Black Bear \ coastal blacktail hunt would do..
Last edited by old_willys; 02/13/15.
Ted
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 5,514
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 5,514 |
OW, I would think a BB/Sitka Deer hunt based off a boat would be a blast! And you could probably fish, etc. when not hunting.
You could also prob do an African Safari for $10K and trust me when I say you will cherish the memories the rest of your life!
Good luck with whatever you do/wherever you go!
Oh, and know we will expect pictures and a report!
Bob
Enjoy life now -- it has an expiration date.
~Molɔ̀ːn Labé Skýla~
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 6,799 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 6,799 Likes: 1 |
Check out this website. We hunted with them back in 2008. Don't get crazy with taxidermy, and easy under $10K. As Akbob5 said, the memories will last you the rest of your life. www.cruisersafaris.com/maddog
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 7,578
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 7,578 |
I think it would be hard to stay under $10k after all of the expenses, but I agree Afica is a lifetime deal. I think you would be close to $3k for airfare, gun permits, shots, visa, passport if you don't have one, etc. And if you are going that far, you don't want to then scrimp on the experience just to hold to an arbitrary budget.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2
Campfire Oracle
|
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2 |
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,656
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,656 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,719
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 3,719 |
Africa...period....nothing like it...
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2
Campfire Oracle
|
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2 |
Yep..
10k wouldn't touch anything in Alaska except caribou or black bear...and then just barely.
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,858
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 4,858 |
I vote Africa too......bet you can do it at or near 10K
if you put your mind to it......
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 12,150 Likes: 1
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 12,150 Likes: 1 |
ingwe; Top of the morning to you sir, hopefully this still and so far sunny Saturday finds you and yours well. I'll chuck in another vote for Africa based upon hunt reports from a co-worker who went there recently with his father. Although it might be counter intuitive to have me state this, personally I have a tough time wrapping my head around what people are willing to pay to come to our part of BC and compete with us locals - especially so after the last few winters we've had. Africa is something one remembers forever - it was for me for sure anyway ingwe. All the best to you and yours this weekend sir. Dwayne
The most important stuff in life isn't "stuff"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 32,044
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 32,044 |
I would go to Africa on a Varmint Hunting Safari if i was you .
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2
Campfire Oracle
|
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 78,306 Likes: 2 |
Contact our own Member here...KMG...he has an excellent reputation, is prompt and helpful with replies and offers some amazing value.
"...the left considers you vermin, and they'll kill you given the chance..." Bristoe
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 20,683
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 20,683 |
I'd go hunting for Mustangs
there used to be a place in Vegas called the Mustang ranch
after 5K you'd be worn to a frazzle and happy with a lifetime of memories and still have 5K left to boot!
leave the camera at home though (grin)
jk, hope you have a blast whatever you end up doing.
believe you found a keeper
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 80
Campfire Greenhorn
|
|
Campfire Greenhorn
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 80 |
New Zealand for Red Stag. http://www.amplehunting.com/price-listPRICING FOR 2016 THESE ARE OUR TYPICAL RED STAG HUNTING PACKAGES AVAILABLE, YOU CAN CUSTOMISE YOUR OWN HUNTING PACKAGE FOR YOUR REQUIREMENTS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS, ADDITIONAL SPECIES CAN BE ADDED FOR APPLICABLE TROPHY FEES. PRICES IN U.S. CURRENCY PRICES INCLUDE ALL NEW ZEALAND TAXES and INCLUDING GST OF 15% HUNTING SEASON FOR RED STAGS & FALLOW BUCKS MARCH 1ST TO AUGUST 15TH. HUNTING SEASON FOR TURKEY, ARAPAWA RAMS AND PACIFIC GOATS ALL YEAR. HUNTING SEASON FOR WATERFOWL MAY--JUNE FISHING SEASON OCTOBER TO JUNE 30TH. Red Stag package Gold, Five days all inclusive, Stag Scoring 350—399 SCI $ 7 990 . Red stag package Elite, Five days all inclusive, Stag Scoring 400---450 SCI $14 990 Special....Book June or July 2015 and Hunt a Doe for free, Management Stag/Buck $500.
We fight not for glory,nor for wealth,nor honor but only and alone we fight for freedom which no good man surrenders but with his life.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 33,770 Likes: 7
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 33,770 Likes: 7 |
I would look to a BC elk/moose combo. Would be close $$ wise. Give Wade Derby (Crosshair Consulting) a jingle and see what he can do. Though I have not done Alaska, that's next year, IME a BC wilderness hunt stomps an African plains game hunt.
Conduct is the best proof of character.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 10,844
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 10,844 |
South Africa and bring nothing home except pictures and you will get you 10 days and 9 or 10 Animals
I did it with my wife in 2014 and kept a detailed cost list
Africa does have hidden not discussed cost but I know better now
Maker of the Frankenstud Sling Keeper
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 33,971
Campfire 'Bwana
|
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 33,971 |
I'd go hunting for Mustangs
there used to be a place in Vegas called the Mustang ranch
after 5K you'd be worn to a frazzle and happy with a lifetime of memories and still have 5K left to boot!
leave the camera at home though (grin)
jk, hope you have a blast whatever you end up doing.
believe you found a keeper You dog YOU! Beat me to it. But I was thinking chickens!
Proud to be a true Sandlapper!!
Go Nats!!!!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 20,683
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 20,683 |
I'd go hunting for Mustangs
there used to be a place in Vegas called the Mustang ranch
after 5K you'd be worn to a frazzle and happy with a lifetime of memories and still have 5K left to boot!
leave the camera at home though (grin)
jk, hope you have a blast whatever you end up doing.
believe you found a keeper You dog YOU! Beat me to it. But I was thinking chickens! I'm fixing to howl at the moon as soon as I can scratch loose a few more of these fleas!
I'm pretty certain when we sing our anthem and mention the land of the free, the original intent didn't mean cell phones, food stamps and birth control.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,248 Likes: 1
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 2,248 Likes: 1 |
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 28,172
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 28,172 |
OW, I would think a BB/Sitka Deer hunt based off a boat would be a blast! And you could probably fish, etc. when not hunting.
You could also prob do an African Safari for $10K and trust me when I say you will cherish the memories the rest of your life!
Good luck with whatever you do/wherever you go!
Oh, and know we will expect pictures and a report! Good advice. A trip to Namibia is do-able for that, and it would be something different.
Hunt with Class and Classics
Religion: A founder of The Church of Spray and Pray
Acquit v. t. To render a judgment in a murder case in San Francisco... EQUAL, adj. As bad as something else. Ambrose Bierce “The Devil's Dictionary”
|
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,193,449
Posts18,507,941
Members74,002
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
