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We do understand that in the last few years the Colorado Parks and Wildlife has made the originally simple task of getting a big game hunting license a simple task to an extremely complex task that you must be a dime-store lawyer to understand. I don't feel that this direction is advantageous in a way that promotes hunters and the youth to feel that they are assured that they will get the correct license for the area that they plan to hunt. This is what we do.

Hunt a semi-Guided Elk, Deer or even antelope Hunt with this outfitter on 10,000 acres multiple private ranches mixed across a large area north of Craig Colorado. Deer Vouchers are usually available for 1 or 2 hunters for deer each fall, first come first serve for a refundable deposit if the voucher isn't needed or isn't available. Great Mule Deer Hunting with a 100% success rate in the past. Usually around only $500 if a hunt is booked for it.

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Utah Vouchers go extremely fast for Cow elk because of their easy to access property, agricultural land usually growing alfalfa, and a slam dunk late season that goes into January 31 which is a prime time to know that the ekk will definitely be off the mountain and down in the easily to access area or the alfafa. Of course we run a extremely high level of success on these hunts and the bulk of the buyers are returns hunters from last year, and the year before that, and the year before that an.... Now of course these are not high fence elk hunts, they are wild free ranging elk so it is definitely a hunt so I wouldn't recommend it for a group of 1st time elk hunters but with a hunt or two you will see why many hunters do this every year and their freezer is never empty.

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In the western States it is a system that allows the landowner the right to sell the Voucher or Tag that he got because he owns the land and applied to the state Game and Fish Department for it. Vouchers are sold to the hunter much the same as, "horse trading." There is no set price it is what amount that the landowner can get for the voucher or tag from the hunter. On the other hand the hunter if they didn't draw a license it is all about what id the value to him to have that right to be able to bypass the license application and draw process and end up with a ranch wide or unit wide license for the antelope, deer, or elk hunt license. The price can loosely follow the value of land access if there is any, the animal average size in that area. The weapon used for that hunt, the time of year of the hunt as the rut vs non rut and more.

In Colorado the hunter and the landowner work directly with each other on the purchase of the voucher. In all of the other states there are no restrictions on the parties negotiation the price.

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When purchasing a big game hunting property in the West, the availability of landowner tags can be an important factor. Landowner programs were established to acknowledge the contribution of private lands to support wildlife and provide a form of compensation to landowners for resources used by wildlife. Permits or tags are typically available to landowners, family members and others designated by the landowner based on the acreage owned. In most cases, the recipient may only hunt on the property for which he/she is registered. Landowners who are absentee owners can greatly benefit from these tags especially when a property is in a game management area that is hard to draw permits. Different states have varied landowner programs that include what qualifies a landowner, property qualifications, acreage requirements, species requirements and other factors. Since all states are not the same, before assuming what the landowner tag program is in a particular state, it is important to research the state’s laws and contact the state’s wildlife regulatory agency. In most states,15% of deer, elk and antelope licenses in limited units are reserved for landowners.

It is also important to remember that there are land registration requirements and application deadlines that apply to landowners. Landowners must comply with all state laws and requirements to be successful in acquiring tags. Some states provide a Landowner Preference Program that allows landowners to build preference points to increase the odds in drawing a tag. For example, a Colorado deeded landowner who registers with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, may be eligible for landowner tags if the property is used primarily for agricultural purposes, is inhabited by the species applied for, and they own a contiguous parcel of at least 160 acres. In addition, based on the number of deeded acres registered, the landowner may be eligible for multiple tags. Tags are issued based upon the population of each specific animal in a landowner’s game management unit and tags will not be issued unless it is deemed that there is enough of that species to warrant a tag. Colorado also has a voucher system that allows a landowner to transfer a tag to a third party.

In Utah, landowner tags are transferable, however landowners must own at least 640 acres to be eligible. In Wyoming and Montana, landowner tags are not transferable. Wyoming requires that the deeded owner of 160 acres or more be an individual, partnership, corporation or trust or have the property under written contract to apply. Spouses, parents, grandparents or lineal descendent can use the tags in Wyoming. Montana operates on a landowner preference and sponsor program and requires 160 acres for deer and 640 acres for elk tags. A registered resident landowner deer combination license can be applied for when a landowner is granting access to hunting on the property to a nonresident hunter.

In Kansas, “Hunt-On-Your-Own-Land Permits” are available to resident or non-resident landowners or tenants who actively engage in agricultural practices on 80 acres or more of Kansas property. To qualify as a nonresident landowner, a person must own property in fee simple ownership with their name on the deed. Property held in a trust, LLC, partnership, or other legal entity is owned by that legal entity. Permits on properties owned by a legal entity are available only to tenants who either farm at least 80 acres, or manage an 80 acre or larger farm that produces an agricultural commodity such as crops or cattle. Special hunt-own-land deer permits may be issued to a landowner’s or tenant’s siblings and lineal ascendants or descendants, or their spouses, whether or not a Kansas resident. These tags are not transferable.

In all of these states, landowners are not guaranteed licenses without following specific state requirements. Landowner hunting tags are a great benefit to owners of hunting properties. The foregoing is intended to be a short summary of the laws in these states. Be sure to contact a state’s wildlife agency to get specific information on these programs. 

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