December 15, 2023

Hunting Out of State With Chad Ryker

42 minutes

Welcome to another episode of The Fair Chase Podcast!

Today, we talk with Chad Ryker from the podcasts Out Of State Hunter and Backcountry Rookies about hunting outside of your home state. We cover things like state regulations, resources, and recommendations for which states to check out based on what game you are looking to hunt.

Here's what we discussed:

Discusses the Ohio Landowner Hunter Access Partnership Program (OLHAP) and its similarity to Michigan's Hunter Access Program.

Talks about the Out of State Hunter podcast, a project focusing on hunting opportunities across all 50 states.

Emphasizes the uniqueness of each state's hunting regulations and the complexity in understanding these regulations.

Describes the challenges hunters face when navigating various state regulations and the importance of accurate information directly from state game agencies.

Plans to bring in biologists to discuss habitat and species-specific details for a more comprehensive understanding of hunting environments.

Highlights differences between Eastern and Western states in terms of hunting seasons, animal limits, and costs.

Noted the significant cost difference between hunting in Eastern and Western states, with hunting in the East generally being less expensive.

Identified Missouri and Oklahoma as states with good hunting opportunities, particularly for out-of-state hunters. Mentioned Oklahoma having both draw tags and over-the-counter opportunities. Highlighted Colorado as an excellent option for elk hunting, with various opportunities available, including some over-the-counter options.

Highlighted New Mexico's unique hunting system, lacking a point system, which means everyone has an equal chance to apply for tags, although residents may have a better chance.

Expresses a preference for hunting mule deer and admits to not being proficient in hunting elk, having missed opportunities in Arizona and opting not to shoot smaller bulls during a New Mexico rifle hunt due to logistics and personal preference.

The importance of seizing opportunities to learn and expand knowledge within the hunting community.

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