Bucket list hunt, whats yours?

[Slugnut]

My bucket list is kinda short, to hunt moose in Maine and fish for halibut in Alaska. But time and money is getting shorter and shorter for me.

 

[crazyboutduck]

Everything outside Indiana is just a dream for me. It’s either cost prohibitive or the ridiculous draws that take forever then still cost out the butt do. My dream hunt would be caribou or brown bear in Alaska. It’s gotten so costly that even a good fishing trip is outrageous now days.

 

[ENCORE50A]

Everything outside Indiana is just a dream for me. It’s either cost prohibitive or the ridiculous draws that take forever then still cost out the butt do. My dream hunt would be caribou or brown bear in Alaska. It’s gotten so costly that even a good fishing trip is outrageous now days.

https://www.modernmuzzleloader.com/threads/kodiak-bear.56213/

 

[LHR]

Before the Communists took over New Zealand, I wanted to go there for a Red Stag.
Also have always wanted to get an Alaskan Mountain Caribou and Moose.
A nice midwestern whitetail would rank high on my list as well.

 

[smokepolehall]

After reading all the posts here on this topic. Most of that has been of the B ucket List, saw some pipe dream n Dream Lists. The fact is for me most all of these i could have done when i was much younger. I just let life/women/family get in the way ! Hind sight is always 20/20

 

[Bushfire]

Before the Communists took over New Zealand, I wanted to go there for a Red Stag.

New Zealand is a great place and they're great people. I wouldn't hesitate going there.

But why anyone would want a pen raised hand fed abomination of a red deer is beyond me. To each their own I suppose

 

[ENCORE50A]

Those who wish a Canadian whitetail hunt, DO IT. Even though its getting more and more expensive, with the right outfitter you can have a blast and its much less than an Alaskan hunt.
I use Walter's Wilderness Outfitters out of Carrot River, Saskatchewan.

 

[idahoron]

You should be able to find an aoudad hunt relatively easy and probably not real expensive here in TX. There’s a guy on 24hr Campfire that has them for sale every once in a while.

I've had a couple guides contact me about Aoudad hunts. Most don't believe they can get me close enough for a shot. Most ask if I will settle for shooting one with a borrowed centerfire.

 

[Bushfire]

I've had a couple guides contact me about Aoudad hunts. Most don't believe they can get me close enough for a shot. Most ask if I will settle for shooting one with a borrowed centerfire.

People really underestimate muzzleloaders

 

[ElDiablo]

I get the old “How far can you shoot with that thing!?” everywhere I go. Rarely have I had any trouble getting within range with a muzzy.

They do shoot a lot of aoudad at 300-700+ yards I’m told. So I’m going prepared for that.

 

[muzzlestuffer]

Pennsylvania late season flintlock for deer and a buffalo hunt with my grrw-ca hawken rifle !

 

[Outdoornut1]

Mine is to go to eastern N.C. for those 500-700 lb black bear are.Yes with a muzzy.But $4000.00 and up is a litle much.So that will have to wait til I hit the lottery.DREAM BIG!

They are definitely there!There is always the Green Swamp Public land with plenty of big bears.Down around Supply, NC

 

[Outdoornut1]

Red Stag and a big muley!!!!

 

[Hatchet Jack]

I hunted for moose one time on a DIY hunt in Alaska and did not connect. Also did a one time DIY for Hawgs in South Carolina and did not connect as well. Those are both my on my bucket list to fill my tags.

 

[Trapper53]

Like many here I think I waited to long. Seemed like work responsibilities always got in the way.
When I was in my 20's I thought I wanted to get a grizzly, moose and caribou. In my 40's a nice elk, black bear and mule deer. Now I would be happy to get a nice deer.
I figured a long time ago I could probably only afford one out of Oregon Hunt and that would be for mule deer. Good friend that hunts multiple states suggested Wyoming as the best choice. I have been buying preference points but now that I am retired and struggling with Long term covid I'm not sure how much I will be able to accomplish. I will keep trying to get my endurance back, then try to figure what unit to apply for. Seems like the applications get more and more confusing.
You all keep your powder dry.

 

[Shorty]

I think that life sneaks up faster than we realize. Young, no time, money needed for other responsibilities,. fast forward to, time in retirement but health issues keep us from our true bucket list of yesteryear. We now realize that the smaller things in life are really more important now… and that the bucket list does change with age. Good luck and keep fighting that covid issue, the glass is half full !!

 

[.45er]

A Saskatchewan B & C Whitetail Deer Muzzleloader Hunt.

 

[DKasprzak]

Axis… I’m fortunate to be on a lease in Texas that at times has Axis move on the property. I’m still looking for a 36” x 36” (WxH) that I can take with the Hawken .50. I’ve seen that class twice and had a shot at one, they are amazingly tough animals and unbelievably hard to kill. Someday it’ll all come together….

 

[michiganmuzzy]

My top three hunts are still within my budget but not my time availability. Cheap and easy(ish).
Muley, prairie dawgs, and wild hogs. All three sound like a great fun time. Maybe do some trout fishing in between.

 

[.45er]

I think that life sneaks up faster than we realize. Young, no time, money needed for other responsibilities,. fast forward to, time in retirement but health issues keep us from our true bucket list of yesteryear. We now realize that the smaller things in life are really more important now… and that the bucket list does change with age. Good luck and keep fighting that covid issue, the glass is half full !!

At 67 I think you pretty-much nailed it when it comes to ageing. I've been hunting since I was 12 like most of us. I'm glad to have hunted hard physically when I was younger. Good news is the mind stays young for the thrill-of-the-hunt.