Zambo Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I applied for an Iowa nonresident bow tag last week after buying preference points the last couple of years. I was shocked at the sticker price of over $560.00 for this years tag. Also the preference point went up from $13.00 dollars to $50.00. It usually takes two points and the tag application the third year to get drawn. This will push the total tag price at about $660.00 to bowhunt Iowa in the future for nonresidents. I understand that I don't have to buy this tag and it is my choice to hunt the great state of Iowa. I am not complaining I am just amazed at the cost. However is this the future of all nonresident tags across the State's? Other states will soon follow and the average hunter will not be able to go on a dream hunt or experiance another location to chase whitetails. How can you bring your sons or daughters on a out of state hunt so that they have an experiance of a lifetime? My father took me out west when I was a teen and it was a trip I have never forgotten. Now that he is dead, it is a memory of a lifetime. I fear we soon will not be able to take our familys to hunt together. Is it any wonder hunter recruitment is down? For our young adults it will be cheaper to buy computers, big screen tv's and video games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 (edited) Illinois non-res hunting license - $50.75 (5-day $28.75) habitat stamp - $5.50 non-res archery permit - $400 non-res archery antlerless - $15.50 http://www.dnr.state.il.us/license_price.htm To me, spending money to hunt out of state is no different than people who will spend thousands of dollars to go on a week's vacation to Disney or where ever else they go. Edited June 7, 2009 by Mach1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that $ trend started with big game hunting in the western states. It is finding itself moving east. They are cashing in on a hot comodity through supply and demand. And you are right, it does not help the future of our sport. It helps them spend more in their budgets:mad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambo Posted June 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 You make a great point Mach1. I agree with you, unfortunatly my wife would not look at a hunting trip as a vacation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerslayer06 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 A Nonresident hunting in Indiana would pay: $150 - buck only can also purchase: $150 - first doe $24 - each additional doe after $150 doe (counties have different doe limits) http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/2380.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 In Wisconsin its $160 gun or bow, over the counter. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cs/nonrestypes.asp#nonreshunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 This will push the total tag price at about $660.00 to bowhunt Iowa in the future for nonresidents. IMHO that figure is very conservative. Assuming you draw a tag this year and with the way Iowa has increased NR prices in recent years I suspect it will be more like $800 to $900 by the time you get to the point where you have 2 preference points going into a draw again. However is this the future of all nonresident tags across the State's? Other states will soon follow and the average hunter will not be able to go on a dream hunt or experiance another location to chase whitetails. How can you bring your sons or daughters on a out of state hunt so that they have an experiance of a lifetime? JMHO but some states will follow this trend but not all of them will. There will still be opportunites to take your children on an experience of a lifetime hunt but I don't think it will be states like Iowa unless you fall in the maga-rich catagory. The sad thing is residents in these states are going to find it harder and harder to buy their own dream property in their state in the future. It wasn't that long ago when good hunting land prices in Iowa were less than $1,000/ac. Now it's in the neighborhood of $3,000/ac. I've heard of land recently being sold for $3,500. The more expensive NR tags get, the fewer NR applicants there will be to apply. That will certainly increase the odds for NR drawing tags that can still afford them. When that happens you'll see more land gobbled up and land prices really go way up through the roof. When it gets to the point where only the mega-rich can afford to buy and own land for hunting these kind of states the average resident hunter won't have much hunting land to choose from there either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 To me, spending money to hunt out of state is no different than people who will spend thousands of dollars to go on a week's vacation to Disney or where ever else they go. Yep. I have friends and family that come down here to Florida and drop lot's of cash to see the sights. I understand the frustration of the higher cost of hunting licenses but it's supply and demand. I think all of us would rather spend our money on hunting related family time than your typical "tourist" type vacations. Of course that's just my opinion, I could be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinois59 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 The sad thing is residents in these states are going to find it harder and harder to buy their own dream property in their state in the future. It wasn't that long ago when good hunting land prices in Iowa were less than $1,000/ac. Now it's in the neighborhood of $3,000/ac. I've heard of land recently being sold for $3,500. The land bordering the land we hunt was sold last year for $3,500 per acre. The local farmers were stunned. They had been guessing between 2,500-3,000. That's why nothing beats getting out in the spring and knocking on doors and asking permission along with volunteering to help with chores and harvest work. I did it 22 years ago and ended making lifelong friends with the landowners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 In Wisconsin its $160 gun or bow, over the counter. http://dnr.wi.gov/org/caer/cs/nonrestypes.asp#nonreshunting I think we should charge people based on what their state's non resident fees should be....make it fair, and maybe keep some of the FIBs down south. Sorry Illinois RT brothers, don't like most of your state's residents. Nor do my brother and cousin, and they live there. Heck, I lived there for 3 years...lol Iowa can bite me. Asking $660 to hunt there is crazy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Kat Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Looks like I'll never hunt Iowa..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutchies Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Same here..................I honestly don't have any reason to ever hunt anywhere but Oklahoma for whitetail. I have a lifetime license and tags cost me $0.............License cost me $0...............For the year I get 6 tags and pay $0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodnottygy Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 It is nuts! I am not a fan of Iowa. I live about 3 miles from there. You get screwed every time you cross the border. I have friends that I could hunt on there, but the tags are simply crazy! I am sick of the pay to play attitudes that some have. Maybe when their executive jobs dry up, they will get their heads and noses out of the clouds and be an average hunter like the rest of us. Hunting is all about the money and I don't like it one bit. Just because some are not rich, does not mean they should not be able to enjoy the great sport....but that is the way it is. We are going to be like England. Iowa has always charged way more for non resident privliges, whether it was for birds or coons. I decided if they don't want me to hunt there, then I won't shop there either. I say scew Iowa! Don't hunt there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mach1 Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 Yep. I have friends and family that come down here to Florida and drop lot's of cash to see the sights. I understand the frustration of the higher cost of hunting licenses but it's supply and demand. I think all of us would rather spend our money on hunting related family time than your typical "tourist" type vacations. Of course that's just my opinion, I could be wrong. I still need to convince my wife that hunting vacations will be worth it when I've got the money to take one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedicast Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I think we should charge people based on what their state's non resident fees should be....make it fair, and maybe keep some of the FIBs down south. Sorry Illinois RT brothers, don't like most of your state's residents. Nor do my brother and cousin, and they live there. Heck, I lived there for 3 years...lol Iowa can bite me. Asking $660 to hunt there is crazy!!! Thats a great idea!! One that will never happen but a great idea none the less. In Ct a non-res archery license is $100. I know we don't have the numbers of quality bucks as some of the central states, but we have a ton of deer. For $100 you get 4 tags, 2 antlerless, 2 either sex. And you hunt from Sept 15, till Dec 31st, Jan 31st in some WMA's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Amazing how fast it's becoming a rich man's sport all over the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultratec1 Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 It is nuts! I am not a fan of Iowa. I live about 3 miles from there. You get screwed every time you cross the border. I have friends that I could hunt on there, but the tags are simply crazy! I am sick of the pay to play attitudes that some have. Maybe when their executive jobs dry up, they will get their heads and noses out of the clouds and be an average hunter like the rest of us. Hunting is all about the money and I don't like it one bit. Just because some are not rich, does not mean they should not be able to enjoy the great sport....but that is the way it is. We are going to be like England. Iowa has always charged way more for non resident privliges, whether it was for birds or coons. I decided if they don't want me to hunt there, then I won't shop there either. I say scew Iowa! Don't hunt there! You must be a bitter person. Screw this and Screw that. You complained about it on AT and now on here. If you think that only the "rich" get to go out of state to hunt or fish then your sorely mistaken. I'm no where even CLOSE to be considered well off and yet I SAVE my money and SACRIFICE other things in order to fish/hunt other places. If you would go about it in a better way I would love to sit here or in a PM and discuss the price and draw process for Iowa. But your Screw Iowa attitude is basically saying screw myself. If you dont like the price then dont apply. That way you have nothing complain about. Hunt missouri and be happy that you still have places to hunt. Unlike here where the land prices have sky rocketed, land is being leased and the land you had to hunt 10-15yrs ago is now gone because of the Iowa hunting hoopla. Like I have told you on AT dont hunt here, I could careless, it's not going to hurt my feelings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted June 8, 2009 Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 You have to expect it to increase somewhat, that is a given but maybe not that much. I don't really no, I try not to get into it to much especially on hunting forums, because you just never know what the other people you are talking to are like. Heck I would not disagree if they raised the in state fees some.....just as long as the floodgates are not open for teh nonresident, they never allow rifle hunting and never allow a gun season during the rut I will be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambo Posted June 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2009 Thanks for all reply's. I did chose to purchase the nonresident tag. It is always a choice. I did not mean to single out Iowa, in my opinion they have some of the best bucks to bow hunt. This is my first out of state bow tag if I am selected so it was the only cost figures I had. Thanks to all that shared their states costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKAPP01 Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 put $50 a month away for a year and it's paid for. then it does not seem like such a hit. you have the cash. lock it in a safe or take it to the bank. thats what i do... i live in NE, which is where i have to be to further my career....i hunt in SD, why, because i hunt with my dad and uncle. it's about who i am with, and the experience. not the $$.... that's only temporary.....the experience is worth every dollar....its a nice get away for me...the old man and i just discussed opening day today i ask myself whats important everyday....and being 26.... it's not going out and partying..... or having the best of the best of. it's about being ME......i spend about $300 on the tags.....but driving back every weekend....it's worth every minute and penny. goood luck to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodnottygy Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) You must be a bitter person. Screw this and Screw that. You complained about it on AT and now on here. If you think that only the "rich" get to go out of state to hunt or fish then your sorely mistaken. I'm no where even CLOSE to be considered well off and yet I SAVE my money and SACRIFICE other things in order to fish/hunt other places. If you would go about it in a better way I would love to sit here or in a PM and discuss the price and draw process for Iowa. But your Screw Iowa attitude is basically saying screw myself. If you dont like the price then dont apply. That way you have nothing complain about. Hunt missouri and be happy that you still have places to hunt. Unlike here where the land prices have sky rocketed, land is being leased and the land you had to hunt 10-15yrs ago is now gone because of the Iowa hunting hoopla. Like I have told you on AT dont hunt here, I could careless, it's not going to hurt my feelings. I have lived near Iowa for my entire life and even when my dad coon hunted there, they decided to make non residents buy tags for more than the fur was worth. It is disgusting to me, that they do not want non residents in there state, never have and never will. So I stay out of that state and purchase very little from there and live only 3 miles from there. I hunt out of state, but would much rather go hunting where they at least to pretend to like a non resident. I have dealt with Iowans coming to Missouri for half the price, tresspass, hunt Missouri with shotguns during the Iowa season, while I was trying to bowhunt....so bitter, yes, I am towards Iowa! I detest Iowa! And if I did not hunt out of state , where in the **** did I kill a bear, elk, antelope and mule deer...Missouri? Edited June 10, 2009 by goodnottygy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Calm down now fellas. Yes sportsman all over the country are dealing with rate hilkes. here in Illinois the price to deer hunt for residents is likely to go up more than 100% next season. So what's a poor boy to do? Do some homework and that out of state hunt of a lifetime can still happen without breaking the bank! Below is an exapmple of what I did last spring and will do again next spring. This year I'm saving for the trip which runs me about 1,000.00-1,500.00 (depending on gas prices) for a 10 day hunt. Consider other game that isn't currently considered the "in" game animal. Whitetails are great, but bowhunting black bears is a blast too. Nonresidents can hunt a black bear in Idaho for about 180 dollars and 2 of them for about 210.00. Better yet, about 90% of Idaho is open to public hunting with free camping! Add 5 days of fishing for another 30 dollars. I'll also comment on land prices here in IL. They truly are crazy! Anything within an hour of a large city is absurd. It also seems the smaller the acreage the higher the price! Check this out: about 15,000.00 per acre for 11 acres and a pond! http://www.buyafarm.com/IL/Madison11_Falast/Webpage_Madison11.htm So, I just don't buy land! What do I do then quit hunting? Nope again more homework. If door knocking isn't your style, then find public areas that are not too far and figure out strategies to hunt them. I know two public ground locations that are open to hunting, but the hunter needs a boat to access the island/penninsula. Because of this hunting pressure is low to absent. Instead of shelling out money for land, buy a boat and use it for fishing too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodnottygy Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Calm down now fellas. Yes sportsman all over the country are dealing with rate hilkes. here in Illinois the price to deer hunt for residents is likely to go up more than 100% next season. So what's a poor boy to do? Do some homework and that out of state hunt of a lifetime can still happen without breaking the bank! Below is an exapmple of what I did last spring and will do again next spring. This year I'm saving for the trip which runs me about 1,000.00-1,500.00 (depending on gas prices) for a 10 day hunt. Consider other game that isn't currently considered the "in" game animal. Whitetails are great, but bowhunting black bears is a blast too. Nonresidents can hunt a black bear in Idaho for about 180 dollars and 2 of them for about 210.00. Better yet, about 90% of Idaho is open to public hunting with free camping! Add 5 days of fishing for another 30 dollars. I'll also comment on land prices here in IL. They truly are crazy! Anything within an hour of a large city is absurd. It also seems the smaller the acreage the higher the price! Check this out: about 15,000.00 per acre for 11 acres and a pond! http://www.buyafarm.com/IL/Madison11_Falast/Webpage_Madison11.htm So, I just don't buy land! What do I do then quit hunting? Nope again more homework. If door knocking isn't your style, then find public areas that are not too far and figure out strategies to hunt them. I know two public ground locations that are open to hunting, but the hunter needs a boat to access the island/penninsula. Because of this hunting pressure is low to absent. Instead of shelling out money for land, buy a boat and use it for fishing too! OK...I took a few deep breaths and am fine now! But Iowa....never mind...Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texan_Til_I_Die Posted June 10, 2009 Report Share Posted June 10, 2009 Texas non-resident hunting license $300 Archery stamp $7 Tags (both buck and antlerless) are included with the license. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted June 11, 2009 Report Share Posted June 11, 2009 Texas non-resident hunting license $300 Archery stamp $7 Tags (both buck and antlerless) are included with the license. Now ya talkin a fair fee TTID. Lots of bucks in TX. Does Iowa even have whitetails? Seriously, it's a free market economy, but I agree that price is steep for Iowa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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