Applying for tags with buddy?

[JParisi48]

This may be a stupid question or maybe also depend on state, but I can’t find the answer...I have never applied for a drawing anywhere before but would like to start now in order to secure future hunts. If I wanted to hunt with a partner, would we both have to apply and build points in the same areas, or are you allowed to bring a partner if you draw a tag? For example. In NH there is a Moose lottery and if you draw you can have a sub permittee and either of you can hunt. Is it species dependent, state dependent etc?

 

[Gunnersdad49]

In Colorado you can apply as a group, drawing based on the lowest number of points any one person in the group has, but you each need to draw a tag if you each want a chance to pull the trigger.

 

[davsco]

iirc, from trying to draw in nm and co earlier this year, they allow groups, but for instance, if you have a group of two and there is only one spot left, neither of you get it.

 

[elkduds]

In CO points are specific to species, not units or areas. Each year you don't draw your 1st choice license, you accumulate a point. On group apps, the group has the # of points that the lowest point member of the group has, meaning no point averaging.

In WY, I think they average the points of all group members on the app.

 

[wymtnpounder]

Wy you can party permit up to 5 I believe. They average the points

 

[wannakillabigbull]

In NH there is a Moose lottery and if you draw you can have a sub permittee and either of you can hunt.

You definitely cannot do this in any western state I'm aware of on a drawn tag. Your name had better be on the tag if you intend to shoot something.

 

[JParisi48]

Ok so it seems you’d both have to draw a tag in order to pull the trigger. Are you allowed to go with someone to assist in the hunt outside of pulling the trigger?

 

[jmez]

Yes, you are allowed to go along and assist. You just can't carry a firearm or bow if you don't have a tag.

 

[wytx]

Lots of things to hunt while helping out so bring a grouse or squirrel gun and have fun, get the small game and game bird license first.

 

[Jacack]

Lots of things to hunt while helping out so bring a grouse or squirrel gun and have fun, get the small game and game bird license first.

I drew that nh moose tag a few years back and couldn't believe you could have another person with you carrying a weapon who could also shoot off your tag. It's kind of odd as I saw plenty of people mostly women who where the tag holder but husband/ boyfriend ect killed the animal.
Just gives someone the reason to have their spouse or friend who doesn't actually hunt put in and draw a tag for them.

I am sure there are plenty of women that draw and hunted but I am sure there are others that just see it as a way to up your odds.

Guess if the fish and game doesn't mind its no big deal

 

[wymtnpounder]

Yes, you are allowed to go along and assist. You just can't carry a firearm or bow if you don't have a tag.

Pretty sure second amendment says you can

 

[realunlucky]

Pretty sure second amendment says you can

Carry your spotlight too why not

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[wymtnpounder]

Carry your spotlight too why not

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You bet I call it a headlamp