Gov Tag

[huntnphool]

This link says the elk permit sells 3/1/14.
Am  I missing something?

http://www.rmef.org/Events/HuntersRendezvousAuction.aspx

Here is a link and a screen shot for those that can't open it. http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/raffles/auctions.html

[jackelope]

[trophyhunt]

How much did the east elk go for, same guy buy?

[jackelope]

I don't think it sold yet. Just my gut I guess but I think WDFW website is wrong.

[JPhelps]

The RMEF moved elk camp to December this year to join with the PBR. Auction tags will have to be auctioned at different times and shows this year.  Probably where the confusion is coming from.

[furbearer365]

Do they post anywhere how much these tags have gone for in the past few years.

[coachcw]

I don't know about you guys but I kinda have a problem with our auction tags being sold out of state , I guess it just rubs me wrong 

[actionshooter]

I don't know about you guys but I kinda have a problem with our auction tags being sold out of state , I guess it just rubs me wrong 

Its all about getting the most money for the tag and auctioning it of in a setting with the most high rollers will do just that.

[6x6in6]

Do they post anywhere how much these tags have gone for in the past few years.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/raffles/big_game_auctions_proceeds.pdf

[coachcw]

I understand the logic behind it . maybe if they would show direct projects being funded by this money so there could be a tangible reward for selling out ? I wonder how much money is spent by the state in moving and marketing these tags how much administrative money is spent on these ? anyone?

[jackelope]

I understand the logic behind it . maybe if they would show direct projects being funded by this money so there could be a tangible reward for selling out ? I wonder how much money is spent by the state in moving and marketing these tags how much administrative money is spent on these ? anyone?

The sale of these tags is handled by the org's that are selling them....not the state. 

[huntnphool]

I don't know about you guys but I kinda have a problem with our auction tags being sold out of state , I guess it just rubs me wrong 

Its all about getting the most money for the tag and auctioning it of in a setting with the most high rollers will do just that.

The only issue with that theory is, when was the last time a non resident purchased one of them?

[Caseyd]

Anybody else see that they have already auctioned off the Eastside Elk Tag?

they can't start to hunt it until Sep 1st, so I wonder why they wouldn't let the bidding run until at least Jun/Jul.  Maybe it is so moss back can find them a bull now before they drop this year's antlers, then give it some of barry bond's stash over the course of the antler growing period. 

It happens at an event.  A 1 night dinner/banquet/expo/auction. Tis the season I guess. The goat tag for '14 will be sold in Bellevue in 3 weeks.

Lynnwood now. Not sure why they changed venues, probably facility costs.

[jackelope]

Anybody else see that they have already auctioned off the Eastside Elk Tag?

they can't start to hunt it until Sep 1st, so I wonder why they wouldn't let the bidding run until at least Jun/Jul.  Maybe it is so moss back can find them a bull now before they drop this year's antlers, then give it some of barry bond's stash over the course of the antler growing period. 

It happens at an event.  A 1 night dinner/banquet/expo/auction. Tis the season I guess. The goat tag for '14 will be sold in Bellevue in 3 weeks.

Lynnwood now. Not sure why they changed venues, probably facility costs.

I guess I better start paying attention to the location of events I plan to attend.
Oops.

[JLS]

I don't know about you guys but I kinda have a problem with our auction tags being sold out of state , I guess it just rubs me wrong 

It's not like I'm going to buy it 

Montana auctions their Governor's sheep tag at the FNAWS banquet I believe.