Pheasant Quota Hunts; Ticket to Uncrowded Public Hunting
Quota hunts, are the golden ticket to some great, unpressured public hunting. Quota hunts are offered by most state wildlife agencies, and there are also draw hunts on federal refuges and some municipally owned local lands, parks, and private land under a hunter access agreement. The quota hunt system randomly selects a specified number of hunters from a pool of applicants. Usually group applications are accepted or successful applicants can take a buddy or two. Another system is preregistration, and when the allotted number of hunters is reached, registration is closed. Some programs require you to arrive early and get in line. Applying as a nonresident is possible and most states offer a vacation hunting license for nonresidents that is less expensive than an annual license. There are many managed hunt opportunities, but they are administered differently and it’s up to you to research what is available and learn to navigate the application process.
We think that quota hunts are especially valuable to people who have just started hunting or do not have much experience. It is likely that if information about quota hunt opportunities was provided during hunter education; the number of people that complete the course, but never go hunting, would be reduced. We have recognized decades ago, that many persons attending hunter education courses are expecting more information about where to hunt, how to hunt, and what to expect. When these expectations are not met, they lose interest in hunting. Pheasant Release Sites provide hunters areas to concentrate their effort. Quota Hunts takes that one step further.
Another reason that is often reported as a reason for not hunting is “nobody to go hunting with”. Hunters of all levels of experience often become acquainted with each other at registration stations. This allows beginners to readily ask questions or meet hunting partners.
Another reason that is often reported as a reason for not hunting is “nobody to go hunting with”. Hunters of all levels of experience often become acquainted with each other at registration stations. This allows beginners to readily ask questions or meet hunting partners.
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