Who has the most pts built up for OIL tags?

[the509hunter]

i know that guy didnt his horns after the drying period weigh in at like 56 pounds or somethin like that

[PolarBear]

Been applying for sheep, moose and goat for 27 years and have max (17) points for all 3 like half of the folks out there.  Yes, the system is messed up!

[3nails]

Is there such a thing as maxing out on the points we acrue?

No.

Been applying for sheep, moose and goat for 27 years and have max (17) points for all 3 like half of the folks out there.  Yes, the system is messed up!

Ok, now I'm confused!

[PolarBear]

What is confusing?  17 years ago they started the points and once in a lifetime system so 17 points is the max that you can have as of now for an OIL tag.  Prior to that it was a crap shoot.  I know plenty of folks who have 20 or more years into trying to pull a sheep, moose or goat tag.

[Wea300mag]

I've been putting in for moose for 26 years, I think Polarbear and I are due this year.

[Ridgerunner]

I like that new phrase "Never in a lifetime" unfortunately that is true for most guys but I can say that if you are lucky enough to have your number come up it is well worth the wait, both of my OIL hunts were amazing and its hard to imagine a better hunt here in WA so its worth it.

[PolarBear]

Hey, if we draw the same unit I'll drive!    I might be able to supply a pack horse or two.

[Dan-o]

13 across the board for the OILs.

Some day.....

[3nails]

What is confusing?  17 years ago they started the points and once in a lifetime system so 17 points is the max that you can have as of now for an OIL tag.  Prior to that it was a crap shoot.  I know plenty of folks who have 20 or more years into trying to pull a sheep, moose or goat tag.

Alright, I get it. There isn't a cap on pts, just the most you could have since the system started.

[bullchaser]

I like that new phrase "Never in a lifetime" unfortunately that is true for most guys but I can say that if you are lucky enough to have your number come up it is well worth the wait, both of my OIL hunts were amazing and its hard to imagine a better hunt here in WA so its worth it.

With your luck you will probably draw a goat tag to complete your OIL slam.

[Bob33]

Been applying for sheep, moose and goat for 27 years and have max (17) points for all 3 like half of the folks out there.  Yes, the system is messed up!

The issue is simply too many applicants for very few permits.  There were 15,696 applicants last year for 38 sheep permits.  That's one permit for every 413 applicants.   

http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/results/results.php?Species=SHEEP

[MtnMuley]

Wow, 17 years is a long wait.

Many will have over 40.....then die with their points turned into dust in the wind...........

[d_wilson]

Ive got 16 for moose 15 for bighorn.  Not expecting a tag anytime soon.

[Pathfinder101]

9 for moose, 6 for goat and sheep.     That's what I get for being gone in the Army for 10 years...

[180-GRAIN]

10 points sheep and goat
Drew moose in 2009 with 7 points!
11 for elk
9 for deer
You would think a tag of some sort should be in my pocket this season. Im not getting my hopes up though.