I once fished for tarpon from a pier in Florida. Although the prospect of hooking one was slim, I was thrilled to just be in the game. Casually speaking with a local angler next to me, he gleefully beamed about his upcoming fishing trip for brim (sunfish). One might ask why a person who lives in a fishing paradise would want to travel to fish for bait. Fishers and hunters like variety and different challenges, which is the reason many go out-of-state for whitetail deer when they have them nearby. New horizons add adventure to a sport that we love.

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If you are planning a distant deer hunt for next year, Bernie Barringer of the Outdoor Hub three points to ponder, no pun intended.

Eventually, most deer hunters tire of hunting locally and something within them spurs them to go on a hunt away from home—a deer hunting “road trip” if you will. If you fall into that category, there are some questions you should ask yourself before making a decision on where to go and when. It’s important to first understand your motivations, because that will be a big part of deciding which deer hunt to choose.

Your interest in a deer hunting trip will probably fall into one of three categories. Let’s take a look at them and explore the options, which will in turn help you make your decision.Are you interested in shooting a trophy deer, one that you are unlikely to encounter at home?

This is probably the most common reason deer hunters venture across North America in search of better hunting each year. Many states do not manage their deer herds for quality bucks, and yours may be one of them… [continued]

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