If you could move anywhere in the states....

[cotty16]

My wife wants to move south after the kids are gone. We have compromised on Tennessee if we were to actually go. She wanted the beach. I couldn't live near a beach.
I want someplace similar to here.
So, we compromised, slightly warmer weather and less harsh winters.

In all reality, I can't see us moving anywhere unless it's to follow one of the kids. Who knows where the wind may blow them.

 

[5Cent]

Da UP or Alaska. I have a stupid love for winter sports.

I had a 10yr plan for Alaska after college graduation, then I married my high school sweetheart. We're currently looking at growing the family which means a house addition or moving is on the horizon. I'm at a point in my career where I want to be looking for a position, in the field I want, doing what I want = outdoor industry (hunting, fishing, camping). I don't buy into all the hype and pimping of outdoor product, but if I can combine work and my love for the outdoors....I'm in and I think I can persuade the wife now. I miss the "life" we had together at OU without inputs of family/hometown influences.

 

[giles]

Almost completely blocked out Boise Paper Mill… Housing around that place is CHEAP, lol. I'd have to live on the Northeast side of that town if I was to ever move back. They don't much like Buckeye fans either.

 

[ajupsman]

I'm hoping to end up in the Blacksburg VA area once my wife retires from teaching. Of course that's 20 years from now so who knows. This area of Virginia has good fishing, long deer seasons and Ohio, Kentucky and the Carolina's are nearby. Ideally I'd winter in the Ft. Myers area of Florida and spend the rest of the year in VA. My sister lives in Steamboat Springs CO and I was out there 2 years ago. We spent some time in Denver and it was OK. Not a place I'd like to live though. I liked the rural areas of Colorado a lot but that doesn't sound like an option for you. If I was going to move out west I'd probably choose the Flagstaff AZ area. It's got great hunting and plenty of other activities available. Phoenix is only a few hours away too. My first choice though is western VA.

 

[teej89]

We spent some time in Denver and it was OK. Not a place I'd like to live though. I liked the rural areas of Colorado a lot but that doesn't sound like an option for you.

Well I'd be up to commute up to an hour, I was looking at towns outside of denver to live in. I definitely wouldn't live downtown denver, hell no lol

Isn't most of AZ draw tho for bull elk?

 

[ajupsman]

I've never hunted AZ but from what I understand it is mostly done by lottery. However I think the odds are really good for residents plus I think there's always some leftover tags that can be bought over the counter. Especially for the late rifle seasons. This is what I've been told anyways. Colorado does a lottery for the gun seasons but not for the archery. There's a lot of nice areas outside of Denver. Just stay away from the ski towns. EXPENSIVE

 

[teej89]

So you think the towns outside denver are nice and liveable? I really don't wanna live in denver, commuting is not a problem. I was looking at Bailey and Conifer..

 

[ajupsman]

I only saw the towns to the west and the north. I liked both those areas. If you are looking for a smaller city near Denver I'd check out Boulder. University of Colorado is there and the whole town was nice. It's got about 100,000 people but it doesn't feel like it. Longmont is North of Denver too and that's similar in size to Boulder.

 

[Buckmaster]

If you are looking for a smaller city near Denver I'd check out Boulder. University of Colorado is there and the whole town was nice.

College towns always make you feel a little younger.

 

[ajupsman]

College towns always make you feel a little younger.

And the scenery ain't bad either[emoji1]

 

[teej89]

And the scenery ain't bad either[emoji1]

I do enjoy some decent scenery

I actually have a bud that lives in boulder. I may hit him up for some thoughts on the area.

 

[Boarhead]

Wyoming!
Been there a couple times and always say if i was single and young that's where i would be close to the Bighorn mountains or somewhere along the Powder River.

 

[MK111]

I've never hunted AZ but from what I understand it is mostly done by lottery. However I think the odds are really good for residents plus I think there's always some leftover tags that can be bought over the counter. Especially for the late rifle seasons. This is what I've been told anyways. Colorado does a lottery for the gun seasons but not for the archery. There's a lot of nice areas outside of Denver. Just stay away from the ski towns. EXPENSIVE

I have a good friend that lives in Flagstaff and it appears he can't even get drawed for deer hunting let alone for elk. CO has across the counter tags for elk in most of the state.

 

[teej89]

I have a good friend that lives in Flagstaff and it appears he can't even get drawed for deer hunting let alone for elk. CO has across the counter tags for elk in most of the state.

That's exactly what I was thinking... THanks for the input on that!

Wyoming!
Been there a couple times and always say if i was single and young that's where i would be close to the Bighorn mountains or somewhere along the Powder River.

Are there any cities/towns around those areas that you've been to?

 

[ajupsman]

I have a good friend that lives in Flagstaff and it appears he can't even get drawed for deer hunting let alone for elk. CO has across the counter tags for elk in most of the state.

Really? I was out there in 2009 and a guy I met at a spring training game in Scottsdale said he drew either a deer or elk tag every year. He was retired and lived there for 15 years. He said the key was not too to be specific about areas or seasons. Just be willing to take any tag offered. Of course the guy could have been completely full of it.

 

[MK111]

Really? I was out there in 2009 and a guy I met at a spring training game in Scottsdale said he drew either a deer or elk tag every year. He was retired and lived there for 15 years. He said the key was not too to be specific about areas or seasons. Just be willing to take any tag offered. Of course the guy could have been completely full of it.

I'll have to ask my friend from Flagstaff. Maybe he only applies in certain areas.
Report ASAP

 

[Boarhead]

That's exactly what I was thinking... THanks for the input on that!



Are there any cities/towns around those areas that you've been to?

Gillette Wyoming
Lots of prairie hunting around Gillette and a Short drive north above Spotted Horse lots of good hunting and alot more hills and bluffs,not very far from Montana when you get to the Powder River.
Amazing the amount of Mule Deer and Whitetails seen in alfalfa fields along the river.
Quite a few Cougar also and elk in some areas.

That's exactly what I was thinking... THanks for the input on that!



Are there any cities/towns around those areas that you've been to?

That's exactly what I was thinking... THanks for the input on that!



Are there any cities/towns around those areas that you've been to?

 

[MK111]

I have a good friend that lives in Flagstaff and it appears he can't even get drawed for deer hunting let alone for elk. CO has across the counter tags for elk in most of the state.

I contacted my friend in Flagstaff and he confirms the deer and elk hunting is a lottery system.
In 35 yrs. he has never drawn a elk tag. Took him 7 years to draw a deer tag and nothing in the last 5 yrs. He doesn't even bother anymore.
But he knows guys who draw a elk and deer tags almost every year. He just thinks he's unlucky.

 

[GoetsTalon]

Hocking or Vinton county right here in Ohio would be cool for me. Always liked alaska but when you see the summer pics with the mosquitoes and black flies buzzing around no way. Love the season changes here and the people in the southern part of the state are nice and friendly(most). Just seen the job part lol so southern ohio won't work for ya. Maine would be a awesome state to live in !!!!

 

[giles]

Haha, ask anyone who has lived in Alaska "what's the state bird?" SKEETER!