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Elk auction this morning
« on: January 26, 2008, 07:21:21 AM »
Anybody watching it on RFDTV @ 8:30 this morning?  Thought it would be interesting to see how much they go for, and where the buyers are from.  Not promoting or slamming, just curious.
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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2008, 09:28:41 AM »
Yeah I just walked by the tv & thought my hunting channel was on but instead it was this Elk auction.The 1st 4 cut antlers off of harvested Elk went for $900.00-$1,200.00.  :DOH:

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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2008, 09:38:27 AM »
I'm watching it as well, pretty awesome bulls!  Gotta go!

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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2008, 09:50:27 AM »
What channel is that guy's?

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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2008, 09:55:08 AM »
What channel is that guy's?
Dish 231 or do search for Superior Livestock auction
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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2008, 09:57:33 AM »
Thanks guys just put it on!!!  THinking about buying one!!! JK. 
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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2008, 10:08:50 AM »
What are they biddding on them for?  Antlers?  Sounds to me like they are gonna strengthen their own herds for hunting?  Anyone have some insight?

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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2008, 10:21:57 AM »
They sold sawed off antlers earlier for up to $1000 set. :o  Don't think their buying for a hobby herd.  So far 2 main buyers.  Somebody is gonna be paying to hunt em?  Trying to keep a running tab on the sales, your distracting me :chuckle:, lost track on a couple.
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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2008, 11:16:48 AM »
Are any of these from the Oregon guy that posts on iFish?




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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #9 on: January 26, 2008, 11:22:13 AM »
Most of them are.  $22,000 8x9 465" breeder just sold!!!
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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #10 on: January 26, 2008, 11:59:39 AM »
Sounds like I need to build a bigger fence around my place and the next time one is in the yard.CLOSE the gate. :o

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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #11 on: January 26, 2008, 12:01:59 PM »
Just put your elk tag on him and he's yours right?  :dunno:
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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #12 on: January 26, 2008, 12:14:53 PM »
Well the auction closed with 105 bull elk sold for approx $440,000.00 (I lost track on a couple).  That's an average of $4,200.00  Appears to be a little money in it.  What's an average steer sell for on the hoof?  Then figure the antlers, semen, etc.  Not argueing for or against, but on the busines side, appears to be an incentive. :dunno:
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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #13 on: January 26, 2008, 01:01:43 PM »
Someone told me buyers actually go to that ranch where the auction was held and shoot them. Kind of the second hand lion affect. Anyone see that movie. :chuckle:

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Re: Elk auction this morning
« Reply #14 on: January 26, 2008, 01:31:10 PM »
They usually are no good to sell after I put the tag on them.  This catch and NOT release thing might be sort of hard at first.  Funny thing is, the cows carry the same amount of genetic material for the job, and they are a whole lot cheaper.

 


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