2011 OIL TAGS

[Bob33]

"OIL" tags are called that because there are very few.  In reality, a far better description for Washington OIL tags would be "NIL" tags: Never In a Lifetime.  If you want to play the lottery game and hope to get drawn in Washington, you need to understand that odds are extremely low and that you are almost certain to never draw.  Of course some do, and some lucky dogs win the lottery.

Increasing the price will improve odds because fewer people will apply.  If you really want to hunt one of these species, you need to apply in a state or province with better odds, but the price will definitely be higher.  For example you apply in Idaho where moose odds are very odd.  If you get drawn you'll need to shell out about $2300.

[bobcat]

The new prices went into effect several months ago, and we've known about it for almost a year now. So it's no surprise. I don't necessarily like it, but I'll gladly pay $330 for a moose tag. Not so sure about the sheep. I'll have to think about that one. In a way I'm glad for the increase in price because it should increase odds a little. I always thought $100 was a little too low, but to triple it from one year to the next does seem a bit excessive. But as others have said, it is still well below what it would cost to hunt in another state.

[trophyhunt]

I completly understand that we pay a lot more in other states as a nonresident, I just think as residents shouldn't have to pay excessive tag fee's for animals that we only get to hunt once, (with exception of raffle tags). If people want to put large amounts of money into being able to hunt then the raffle tags are perfect for them. I just wonder at what cost will it eventually get to, and then will those species be only for the rich or well off. We all have the right to have a chance at those incredible animals, not just those with deep pockets. I can afford the 300 but what about the the few that can't, I just think everyone should have a chance of a lifetime hunt without the hardship that comes with increased tag fee's.

[520backyard]

My brother and I always put in for the OIL tags individually thinking that if one of us draws the other will be there to help.  Well wouldn't you know it, we both drew a 49 degrees north moose tag.  Oh well at least we will be hunting together.

Right on!!! Those are some very very long odds you and your brother hit. Odds like that have to have a hell of a lot of zeros behind it 

[elkoholic1]

Mt Spokane north any moose for me!!!   FINALLY !!!

[buckhorn2]

I put my grandson in for Idaho moose it;s been his dream hunt but he did;nt draw and yesterday when the 2100 dollar refund came we found out he drew 49 north for wa, now we have money for gas.

[Pathfinder101]

I have noticed on the other threads that a fair number of the OIL Tags went to people that also drew Quality Bull or Quality Buck Tags as well.  I am thinking (based upon that) that more "Max Point Holders" drew stuff this year.  Maybe raising the prices took a lot of the "lucky" drawers (1 and 2 pointers) out of the draws this year.

[Biggerhammer]

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2049888

Here is the Swakane Sheep from last yr.

Nope, thats the one my friend shot in 2010. Last years Swakane Sheep
Was 10" or so smaller.

[Dr. Death]

49 degrees north (any)...any info would be greatly appreciated.....thanks in advance! 

[elkhorn]

I drew the GMU 113 moose tag this year! Can't believe I did it with only 5 points. Any help would be welcomed. (Where to start, where to stay, how to judge a bull, what's a good bull in WA,... and the list goes on and on!) Thanks, Omar

[Biggerhammer]

I drew the GMU 113 moose tag this year! Can't believe I did it with only 5 points. Any help would be welcomed. (Where to start, where to stay, how to judge a bull, what's a good bull in WA,... and the list goes on and on!) Thanks, Omar

That's great! After living in Alaska where the moose come easy. Every year I can't  wait for the draw results to see if I get to jam one up in WA. Best of luck on your hunt. I'm green with envy!

[Nimrod]

I'm am a true believer in our point system what's the matter w it

[Pathfinder101]

Problem is that there will always be more max point holders than there are tags.  Even if you just gave all the tags out to the guys who have been applying since 1996, you would still take several years to "clean them all out" of the pool, then you'd have to start on all the 1997 guys.  That's what happens in a state where there are more hunters than game.  It's an unsolvable problem...

[huntnphool]

http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=2049888

Here is the Swakane Sheep from last yr.

Nope, thats the one my friend shot in 2010. Last years Swakane Sheep
Was 10" or so smaller.

 This is last years, the hoof image is of Aarons 2010 ram.

[dblungshot]

Tag holder and helpers of the tag holder needing a place to stay for scouting or hunting purposes for the Naches Goat tag I have a cabin near Corral pass (close to last cabin).  It's a rustic yet comfy cabin that's been drying out hunters for years.  Don't know if this is applicable but thought I'd throw it out there.  I'd love to tag along but not gonna require it   PM me for details/pics and what you're thinking if interested???  Congrats on tag!