Due to COVID-19, many reservations were ordered to close most of their hunting opportunity during the 2020 season. As a result, a majority of their hunters who were booked for 2020 were rolled over into the 2021 season. This will make it even more difficult to book a good spot for 2021.
Anyone who has researched or tried to purchase a reservation hunt knows that it can be very frustrating to acquire a permit. Some reservations have great systems that are detailed and responsive, whereas with others, you are never really sure what is going on. When we write our reservation section every January, we are always concerned about getting up-to-date information before we go to print. With the new Huntin’ Fool website, we felt like the best way to provide the most accurate information would be to publish it online. In doing so, we are not up against any print deadlines in the magazine and we’ll be able to update the reservation section at any time. This also allows us to put usable web links to each reservation’s website, making it easier for the user to end up on the right website the first time.
Reservation hunts are a unique opportunity to give you another chance to go hunting. There are dozens of reservations across the West that offer hunting opportunities, but it is becoming more difficult to pick up a tag due to high demand. Some reservations offer over-the-counter permits, draw permits, or both. Most reservations require that a native guide accompany you on the hunt, but there are a few that are an exception and allow you to hunt on your own. We have created tables that provide information on reservations that have tag availability first-come, first-served or a draw process. This list does not currently include reservations that are booked years in advance or have a waiting list.
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