Author Topic: How Many Are Buying Fewer Raffle Permit Tickets? (Read 7044 times)

Wea300mag · « **on:** May 03, 2011, 06:33:09 PM »

I'm buying fewer just because it's much more inconvenient.

wastickslinger · « **Reply #1 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:35:33 PM »

I am tempted to sell my 4 wheeler and buy 1000 tickets after how much fun I had tagging along ast year.

Wea300mag · « **Reply #2 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:38:31 PM »

Quote from: wastickslinger on May 03, 2011, 06:35:33 PM

I am tempted to sell my 4 wheeler and buy 1000 tickets after how much fun I had tagging along ast year.

I want to see the look on the license dealer's face when you step up to the counter and announce you want 1000 tickets. Will that be cash or credit sir?

bobcat · « **Reply #3 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:49:05 PM »

I'll be buying fewer but it's not because they're not selling them online. It's just because I don't want to spend the money on them, because I know I wouldn't win anyway. I'd rather spend the money on trail cameras.

BLKBEARKLR · « **Reply #4 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:54:09 PM »

I'm dropping 500.00 on one raffle, hope to win it but probably won't..................

carpsniperg2 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:56:03 PM »

None for me. Never have bought any. Thought about doing some this year but decided to do my stuff online again, so I won't get any.

Alan K · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2011, 06:57:20 PM »

I buy one of each. Will be the same this year as in years past. I've got a feeling there will be fewer bought just because it's not as convenient as buying them online like a lot of people buy all their licenses and tags.

quadrafire · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2011, 07:12:08 PM »

Quote from: BLKBEARKLR on May 03, 2011, 06:54:09 PM

I'm dropping 500.00 on one raffle, hope to win it but probably won't..................

Which one?

50CalJim · « **Reply #8 on:** May 04, 2011, 09:57:18 PM »

I spent my annual $100.00 yesterday on 17 Raffle tickets. Ya can't win if ya don't play.

ridgefire · « **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:09:34 PM »

read a post where someone said one of the raffle winners bought like 100 of each of the raffles. cant come close to competing with that so not going to buy any this year.

lokidog · « **Reply #10 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:12:22 PM »

Buying the same as last year.............. None.

Bob33 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:18:16 PM »

"Buying the same as last year". 0 = 0

trophyhunt · « **Reply #12 on:** May 05, 2011, 06:29:11 AM »

In the past I would usually buy 2 every payday as soon as they started selling them, but now since no internet sales are allowed I havn't bought any. Don't think I will this year at all. (east deer, and east elk)

bowsandhose · « **Reply #13 on:** May 05, 2011, 06:42:16 AM »

Quote from: ridgefire on May 04, 2011, 10:09:34 PM

read a post where someone said one of the raffle winners bought like 100 of each of the raffles. cant come close to competing with that so not going to buy any this year.

ya I'm not putting in for any tags anywere because lots of people have more points than me

NOT!

i bet they sell 40% less raffle tags this year

pianoman9701 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 05, 2011, 06:49:08 AM »

I'll probably buy a couple when I put in for a couple special hunt permits. I'm surprised they don't do it online this year. They'll lose sales for sure. It's kind of like a political candidate not using social networking - big mistake.

HornHoarder · « **Reply #15 on:** May 05, 2011, 06:55:31 AM »

I bought 4 tickets for moose. Thought about buying more, but with only 1 tag available I bet I have better odds in the regular drawing. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

ORCA_SIX · « **Reply #16 on:** May 05, 2011, 06:57:36 AM »

The new gambling laws doesn't help with sales, so that is a loss for WDFW. I think I will probably buy 5-10 raffle tickets in 3-4 categories. I imagine there will be less sales this year.

bowsandhose · « **Reply #17 on:** May 05, 2011, 06:57:50 AM »

they would if they could

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Raffle tickets are no longer available to purchase
online or over the telephone. Washington gambling
regulations prohibit wire sales.

steen · « **Reply #18 on:** May 05, 2011, 11:36:24 AM »

If it is just raffle it is the same for us we don't buy any but we are cutting back on draws. Some we are putting in just ghost points (Trophy, goat, sheep, moose) and extras were not purchased (doe permits, 2nd deer, ewe, nanny) but cow elk and cow moose are a top priority because of the meat aspect. My husband will probably have surgery on his foot, shoulder or both so we are limited. He will be able to shoot but prabably not hike or haul meat out.

Ray · « **Reply #19 on:** May 05, 2011, 11:56:50 AM »

I am buying zero raffle tickets nowadays. The contributing factors are:

1. The split in permit areas has increased costs for special hunt opportunities.
2. The chance on the raffle is almost zero unless you buy a lot of tickets.
3. The increased license fees impacts my choice as well.

boneaddict · « **Reply #20 on:** May 05, 2011, 11:59:08 AM »

I'm buying WAYYYYYY less or none, but not because of some dumb law. I didn't even know there was one.

bobcat · « **Reply #21 on:** May 05, 2011, 07:38:22 PM »

Quote from: steen on May 05, 2011, 11:36:24 AM

cow elk and cow moose are a top priority because of the meat aspect.

You do realize that the antlerless moose is no longer a relatively easy draw like it was before they put it in its own separate category? The odds of drawing an cow moose tag is now worse than the odds of drawing a bull moose tag. It's close, but still the cow moose is a harder draw. I just checked: it's 1 in 274 for bull moose and 1 in 288 for cow moose.

The "Average Winner Points" was higher for the cow moose as well: 10.19 compared to 9.95 for the bull moose category.

bearpaw · « **Reply #22 on:** May 07, 2011, 11:54:23 AM »

I have never bought a raffle ticket, but might buy 1 just because it sounds like fewer will be sold.

180-GRAIN · « **Reply #23 on:** May 09, 2011, 10:02:18 AM »

I am only buying moose tickets! bought 10 last year probably do the same this year. I know its not many chances but you cant win if you dont enter.

littlemac · « **Reply #24 on:** May 11, 2011, 04:02:48 PM »

Quote from: Wea300mag on May 03, 2011, 06:33:09 PM

I'm buying fewer just because it's much more inconvenient.

The internet was no hassle and encouraged raffle purchases in my opinion.

I won the lifetime hunting/fishing raffle a couple years ago! What a deal.

wilsongideon · « **Reply #25 on:** May 18, 2011, 09:53:37 PM »

zero same as last year

saylean · « **Reply #26 on:** May 19, 2011, 08:59:01 AM »

I voted I bought more than last year...since I didnt buy any last year.

Bought two for goat yesterday....meh...its only 10 bucks...why not. Ya never know.

With drawing a double in Multi season, Dad getting a moose tag in idaho, and a few others in the family pulling tags (spring bear, multiseason)....it could be the year.....

PolarBear · « **Reply #27 on:** May 19, 2011, 09:14:44 AM »

None, due to not being able to get the time off of work if I did draw or win. I put in for points only on oil tags as well.

NRA4LIFE · « **Reply #28 on:** May 19, 2011, 09:27:20 AM »

Not being able to conveniently buy them online, I'll probably procrastinate buying them and miss the due date.

Caseyd · « **Reply #29 on:** May 19, 2011, 10:06:45 AM »

Quote from: NRA4LIFE on May 19, 2011, 09:27:20 AM

Not being able to conveniently buy them online, I'll probably procrastinate buying them and miss the due date.

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