Switchback29A1 Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Many people often talk about the expensive costs these days of booking hunting trips in all areas with outfitters. This got me and my buddies thinking about how many people talk or actually exchange hunts with others. Wanted to see if anyone was interested in exchanging hunts for an Eastern Whitetail or Turkey for a North Eastern or Mid Western whitetail or elk hunts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail You would think a forum like this, with everybody becoming as close as family it seems, we would do more of this. Although I am not from a highly desirable area of the country to hunt. I am set up to provide a place to stay, food, transportation once here, and a couple different spots to hunt. Even an additional forum friend to meet with. For me spending $1500 to $3000 or more on a hunt will NEVER happen. However a cheap plane ticket, or driving costs, and a non resident tag could happen if I had a place to stay and a friend to hunt with. No fees, lodging, or even food expenses could turn a dream of out of state hunting into a reality for some. JMO I would be game for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail VTbowman, do you have a bear season in your area, and a decent population? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail Yes we have a bear season but I am not really sure how populated the state is. One bad part about hunting in VT is the no baiting laws. They now encompass all big game but have always covered bear hunting. You can use dogs though but not my thing. I went on one bear hunt with dogs and it was basically a 3 mile run through the mountains. No bear. LOL I certainly do not have them on my property. Alas I can only offer whitetails and no trophy size at that. Not really a great offer on my part I admit. However give me a few years and we should see some results with our antler restrictions. I got about 10000 doe running around though. LOL Almost garenteed deer meat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronS Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail Just thought I'd check. A bear hunt with bow would be fun. Dang near impossible without bait though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail [ QUOTE ] A bear hunt with bow would be fun. Dang near impossible without bait though. [/ QUOTE ] Thats why I dont know much about it. I would not even bother without baiting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willfish03 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail i usely end up spending a week alone in a camp traler big enough for 3. you get the tags and ill do the cooking, would love to trade a hunt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail Vermont has the largest bear population in New England Per Capita. We also have great potential for deer in some areas, but we excel in Eastern Turkeys.....I called in 16 birds for Vtbowman last year in 2 days........the look on his face that first morning with all the gobbling on the roost was priceless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camelNS Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail Hey guys great idea!!!Like VTbowman said its nearly impossible for some to afford to go on a hunt these days with the OUTRAGEOUS PRICES they have for hunts.I'm sure we all have friends or relitives in other states or provinces and thats the only way to do it and save money doing it.Anyone wishing to come to Canada has a place to stay and some good bear hunting.Deer also but it can be tough at times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pa_bowhunter38 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail can't afford anything like that, but it would be nice to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosdog2 Posted August 23, 2005 Report Share Posted August 23, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail Def sounds like a good thing. Although, I am not sure if my land has the oportunity to tell someone to drive/fly all the way here and not have a chance at a nice deer or turkey. I would feel guilty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbeck Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail [ QUOTE ] VTbowman, do you have a bear season in your area, and a decent population? [/ QUOTE ] I had 4 bear move in to my property, they seem to be moving the deer out. I'll set you up in my upstairs, bring you coffee, cook eggs and bacon. Just please put them on the ground. 4 weeks ago my wife had her nose pressed against the door, the bear had his nose pressed against the screen. I'm not real good at judging size, but would guess he's around 225 lbs. minimum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] VTbowman, do you have a bear season in your area, and a decent population? [/ QUOTE ] I had 4 bear move in to my property, they seem to be moving the deer out. I'll set you up in my upstairs, bring you coffee, cook eggs and bacon. Just please put them on the ground. 4 weeks ago my wife had her nose pressed against the door, the bear had his nose pressed against the screen. I'm not real good at judging size, but would guess he's around 225 lbs. minimum. [/ QUOTE ] How much is a tag? I'll give ya a hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Switchback29A1 Posted August 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail Sorry for not replying sooner have been extremly busy getting our deer stuff set-up. Like I said earlier we have great deer and turkey hunting here in central North Carolina. Were thinking a lot like JBeck here, staying with us so your not spending on food and a place to stay, just they money you want to spend at the store. For further info please PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail Would love to do something like this; but don't really know what the land around me holds. Me and a buddy of mine leased 80 acres to deer hunt on this year in Alabama, but still don't know much about the land. Good deer were killed off of it last year, but around here, you never can tell from year to year. Would hate to invite someone down and not be able to provide for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail This is what i was attempting to do a few months ago when I was looking for someone in the Mid West with some land to put me and a buddy up in exchange for a little cash, work, stands,etc. I would happily travel to meet another forum member to hunt out of state animals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunterforlife Posted September 6, 2005 Report Share Posted September 6, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail Next season i'll have about 100 acres of great deer hunting in Jackson County Michigan and have a finished basement for hunting guests. Would like to hunt in Canada but to expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bowhunterforlife Posted September 11, 2005 Report Share Posted September 11, 2005 Re: Exchanging Hunts for Eastern Turkey or Whitetail twodogs! where in central Nebraska? how much is an non resident archery tag? I can take u walleye fishing on Lake Erie or the Detroit river if u want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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