Each state has their own deer tags and hunting licenses and their own rules and regulations around hunting. It’s important to do your research and make sure you have all the necessary documents and materials you’ll need for your hunt before you travel out-of-state. We’ve got some guidelines and tips to consider to help you round up everything you’ll need before your next out-of-state hunting trip.
Hunting Licenses
Each state has their own hunting licenses. You’ll need to get a license for each state you plan to hunt in. States provide both resident and non-resident hunting licenses, so make sure you’re applying for the right one when you fill out the paperwork. Some states have lifetime licenses and some states require you to renew/buy a new license every year. Check the states you’ll be hunting and make sure you’re familiar with their regulations and whether your license needs renewing.
Deer Tags
Each state has different requirements for deer tags. Some states will allow you to tag one deer per season and others have a more liberal tag limit. For example, Georgia has an overabundance of deer so you can tag two bucks and 10 antlerless deer in one season. Pay attention to the tag limits in each state and plan accordingly.
Special Hunts
Some states have a lottery system for special hunts like elk and bears. Keep your eye on the states you want to hunt in and apply for any special hunts when the applications become available to make sure you’re in the running for the draw.
Success Rates
The National Deer Association posted some interesting data that shows which states had the highest hunter success rate during the 2022 deer hunting season. South Carolina came in at the top with a 71% success rate.
Stump Blinds
Check on the state’s hunting blind regulations. If they require you to have blaze orange on your blind, like Minnesota does, make sure you have the appropriate material before you travel. Check to see if you can leave the blind on the public property overnight or if you need to take it with you when you leave. Stump blinds are extremely portable, so you’ll be able to haul the blind across state lines easily in a toy hauler and move around the hunting land with your truck or ATV thanks to the rigid steel hitch.
Check the Season Dates
Deer hunting season dates vary from state-to-state. Some end in December, like Minnesota, and some last all the way through February, like Florida. If you want to hunt multiple states in one season, plan your tips accordingly. Start with the states with the shortest seasons and work your way out to February. Doing it this way will also allow you to take advantage of multiple rut seasons. For example, you could hunt the Minnesota rut season in November and then hit Florida’s second rut season in February.
Before you go on your next out-of-state hunting excursion, make sure you have all the facts. Know the state’s hunting regulations, purchase the proper license and tags, map your trips out according to their hunting seasons, and enjoy your next hunting trip with our Stump blinds.
What things do you consider when you’re hunting out-of-state? What’s on your travel checklist? Let us know in the comments below!
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