What's it like getting a special permit tag for the first time?

[fremont]

I'm getting enough preference points on different hunts that I'm starting to get hopeful about getting drawn before taking a long dirt nap.....  

I'm curious what folks' experience was like after drawing that first tag?  Was it what you expected?  Did passerby'ers give you the stink-eye as you unloaded your rifle from your rig?  As many or more shooter-quality animal opportunities as you'd hoped for?

[NWBREW]

The first time I got drawn was for a cow tag. I killed a big old fat cow elk and loved every minute of it. As for getting the stink-eye from passerbys........I don't know, didn't really pay to much attention to that.

[bowhunterforever]

Thats a good question. I have never drew a good tag either, hopefully with 7 points i do this year. The only tags i have drawn were for fall turkey and second deer tag so far.

[ICEMAN]

What do you mean by;

 

...  Did passerby'ers give you the stink-eye as you unloaded your rifle from your rig? 

[carpsniperg2]

its cool, but i have never drawn anything but elk and deer permits if i drew a oil i would probably cry

[rasbo]

when you hear a YEEEEEEEEHAAAAAW you will know I drew a moose tag..Im gonna draw this yr with 3 points

[carpsniperg2]

i got the edge on you with 4

[wastickslinger]

What do you mean by;

 

...  Did passerby'ers give you the stink-eye as you unloaded your rifle from your rig? 

I think he means having a late hunts or limited tag hunts and it might be odd to see someone hitting the hills with a gun in hand. Kinda like neaner neaner I have a gun and you have a camera. 

[Ridgerunner]

I about went into shock when I saw selected next to my name for moose.  The rest of the day was shot.  Pretty awesome feeling for sure.

[fremont]

What do you mean by;

 

...  Did passerby'ers give you the stink-eye as you unloaded your rifle from your rig? 

I think he means having a late hunts or limited tag hunts and it might be odd to see someone hitting the hills with a gun in hand. Kinda like neaner neaner I have a gun and you have a camera. 

+1 Most folks driving by probably don't even know that it's permit hunting season.

[hunterofelk]

I got my first elk permit for Peaches ridge right after the rules went to spike only so there weren't as many branch antlered bulls as there were in later years.  I was pretty happy though, being one of the few out hunting, seeing herds of elk out in the open.  When I found out I drew the tag I had visions of finally getting that trophy bull, but it is still hunting and I couldn't find a big, mature bull so I shot a spike.  Once you draw make sure you put in for vacation right away and keep reminding your supervisor and spouse that your going to be away so no one screws up the schedule.

[brew]

no joke...i got drawn in 06 for a moose tag in 49 degrees north with only 2 (yes two) preference points.  my hunting buddy called me at work to say the results of the draw were up and he was online and wanted to get my wild ID # so he could check if I got anything.  I gave him my number and after a couple seconds he started cussing like a mad man.  it took a couple minutes for me to realize what he was so upset about.  I didn't get a lick of work done after that call...just called everyone I knew to let them know the good news!  Pretty sure I had a few adult beverages that nite and was on cloud nine that entire summer. We spent 3 days before the season scouting on endouro motorbikes out of Chewelah and had a blast seeing lots of turkeys and a few moose.  First day of the season we saw 5 different bulls and two cows and shot one about 6 pm that went 42 1/2". Great thing was all 6 of us were with me when I shot it so all I had to do afterwards was drink Crown and call everyone on the cell phone while they quartered and loaded it. Got the european mount in my "man cave"....he was totally in rut and had a couple broken ribs and a big gash down his nose from fighting.  way cool

[GoldTip]

Last year when I drew the Selkirks any Moose tag, I called everyone I knew.  Documented my hunt on this site was great my best hunting buddy was right next to me and Boneaddict from this site had been stopping in camp, and was calling for me that night.  Was just simply one of my best hunting experiences.  Hope all you guys get a chance to experience it.

[carpsniperg2]

pretty sweet deal

[bowhunterforever]

no joke...i got drawn in 06 for a moose tag in 49 degrees north with only 2 (yes two) preference points.  my hunting buddy called me at work to say the results of the draw were up and he was online and wanted to get my wild ID # so he could check if I got anything.  I gave him my number and after a couple seconds he started cussing like a mad man.  it took a couple minutes for me to realize what he was so upset about.  I didn't get a lick of work done after that call...just called everyone I knew to let them know the good news!  Pretty sure I had a few adult beverages that nite and was on cloud nine that entire summer. We spent 3 days before the season scouting on endouro motorbikes out of Chewelah and had a blast seeing lots of turkeys and a few moose.  First day of the season we saw 5 different bulls and two cows and shot one about 6 pm that went 42 1/2". Great thing was all 6 of us were with me when I shot it so all I had to do afterwards was drink Crown and call everyone on the cell phone while they quartered and loaded it. Got the european mount in my "man cave"....he was totally in rut and had a couple broken ribs and a big gash down his nose from fighting.  way cool

Thats awsome brew Any pics of your moose?