<p>Hey guys, I’m only a sophomore but as I’m told its never a bad thing to start early. I was wondering if anyone knew some large state universities with great hunting close to campus (good hunting defined as variety of game as well as quality ex. large deer/elk). Thanks in advance, and forgive me if this is the wrong forum!</p>
<p>There are lots of large universities with good to great hunting nearby but getting access/approval to hunt local land can be a different story.</p>
<p>A would look for a university with active hunting clubs and/or trap/skeet clubs. The members that are local can help set you up for hunting. I would also concentrate on universities with large fish and wildlife biology, forestry, and Ag majors as they tend to be made up of hunters. </p>
<p>I am from the Midwest, so deer, pheasant, turkey, etc. Look at U Wisconsin, Iowa State U, U Nebraska, Kansas St, and Mizzou in the Midwest.</p>
<p>Here is a link to Land-Grant universities, almost all will have F & W biology and Ag type majors with lots of hunters and generally some hunting nearby. Some are in cities which means that access may not be quite as easy, example being U Minnesota.</p>
<p><a href=“List of land-grant universities - Wikipedia”>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_land-grant_universities</a></p>
<p>Keep in mind that the overwhelming majority of dorms, and many apartments geared towards college students specifically prohibit all guns. While the hunting around campus may be good, you’d have to figure out how you’ll store all of your supplies as well as where you’d prepare the meat.</p>
<p>Here are some suggestions
Clemson
Auburn
University of Alaska - Anchorage
Montana State University
Oregon State University
Virginia Tech</p>
<p>Thanks guys! @Haystack I was born in the midwest and currently live in Colorado, however since I moved when I was so young I didn’t get an opportunity to be able to hunt there though I heard its very great. I’ve heard a ton about K-State and UW Madison, and I’m glad to see Nebraska on that list considering its one of my favorite school’s. @whenhen I have also heard a lot of great things about VT and a very good point with the guns, I thought of it but probably underestimated how much of a problem that could really be. Thanks again! </p>
<p>@oilystool </p>
<p>What is your intended major? Stats and can you afford OOS tuition/fees (family budget)? </p>
<p>@Haystack I’m not sure about my major yet, and since my school shuts down access to stats over summer, I dont have any numbers for you. I can say that I had decent grades last year (a’s and b’s with one c) but I’m definately not planning about having grades like that this year. As far as I know we have a pretty good college fund and I’m involved in several school athletics/activities for hopes of financial aid.</p>
<p>@oilystool</p>
<p>So 3.5 or so GPA with ACT/SAT score of ???</p>
<p>“I’m involved in several school athletics/activities for hopes of financial aid” …are you thinking athletic scholarship? OOS state universities rarely give scholarships for activities, etc. Generally are for grades/scores.</p>
<p>A school like U Wisconsin will be $40,000 per year and you will probably get no financial aid unless you are a scholarship athlete.</p>
<p>U of MN Morris. A bargain for a solid education, and kids bring their hunting dogs to class.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>