Raffle Tag Poll (Official Results Out)

[Bwana Bob]

You would think with all the money they make from the raffle, they would let the sheep hunt winners hunt  in any area that is open in 2012, not just the ones with two tags.

Beacause if they did that then they would have to open them to the auction tag holder as well, so potentially three rams could be taken out of one unit, which is what they are trying to avoid. I am glad its this way.

I don't believe that. Any of those areas that have had one one tag in them can get by just fine with an extra ram or two taken out every now and then. Not every hunter is going to hold out for that 190 sheep or even pick the swakane as his hunt area. You can't stockpile game. The Umtanum is a prime example of that.

[huntnphool]

You would think with all the money they make from the raffle, they would let the sheep hunt winners hunt  in any area that is open in 2012, not just the ones with two tags.

Beacause if they did that then they would have to open them to the auction tag holder as well, so potentially three rams could be taken out of one unit, which is what they are trying to avoid. I am glad its this way.

Any of those areas that have had one one tag in them can get by just fine with an extra ram or two taken out every now and then.

And when the bio's believe those areas can afford a hunt like that they will change the season to reflect it, that is why they make changes every three years. Right now its not a good idea and I stand behind them.

 In my opinion 25 late modern tags in the Entiat is too many too, I'd like to see it reduced to 10, 15 at the most.

[Wea300mag]

Through 6/24
Description   Net Sold
RAFFLE TICKET SHEEP - CALIFORNIA   445
RAFFLE TICKET MOOSE   1594
RAFFLE TICKET GOAT   297
RAFFLE TICKET ELK EASTERN   3256
RAFFLE TICKET ELK WESTERN   747
RAFFLE TICKET SHEEP ROCKY MTN   25
RAFFLE TIC BLACK TAILED DEER   411
RAFFLE TICKET MULE DEER   798
RAFFLE TICKET WHITETAIL DEER   203
RAFFLE TICKET THREE DEER   802
RAFFLE TICKET NORTHEAST WA   164
RAFFLE TICKET SOUTH CENTRAL WA   217
RAFFLE TICKET SOUTHEAST WA   158
RAFFLE TICKET NORTH CENTRAL WA   114
Total Tickets sold   9231

Where do you get that data?

Yes, where did you get those numbers? I just checked the WDFW site and it is still dated: June 12, 2012 8:45 am

[Wea300mag]

You would think with all the money they make from the raffle, they would let the sheep hunt winners hunt  in any area that is open in 2012, not just the ones with two tags.

Beacause if they did that then they would have to open them to the auction tag holder as well, so potentially three rams could be taken out of one unit, which is what they are trying to avoid. I am glad its this way.

Any of those areas that have had one one tag in them can get by just fine with an extra ram or two taken out every now and then.

And when the bio's believe those areas can afford a hunt like that they will change the season to reflect it, that is why they make changes every three years. Right now its not a good idea and I stand behind them.

 In my opinion 25 late modern tags in the Entiat is too many too, I'd like to see it reduced to 10, 15 at the most.

To take it one step further, I would like to see one unit out of the Methow and one in Chelan change to permit only. It would be nice to see the trophy potential of a migratory area with limited pressure.

[Skyvalhunter]

Theres a krap load of deer in the Methow if you listen to Fitkin. The Alta unit will never be the same with the additional special permits the past couple years.

[huntnphool]

The Alta unit will never be the same with the additional special permits the past couple years.

Lets not forget about "the project"

[HoofsandWings]

Through 6/24
Description   Net Sold
RAFFLE TICKET SHEEP - CALIFORNIA   445
RAFFLE TICKET MOOSE   1594
RAFFLE TICKET GOAT   297
RAFFLE TICKET ELK EASTERN   3256
RAFFLE TICKET ELK WESTERN   747
RAFFLE TICKET SHEEP ROCKY MTN   25
RAFFLE TIC BLACK TAILED DEER   411
RAFFLE TICKET MULE DEER   798
RAFFLE TICKET WHITETAIL DEER   203
RAFFLE TICKET THREE DEER   802
RAFFLE TICKET NORTHEAST WA   164
RAFFLE TICKET SOUTH CENTRAL WA   217
RAFFLE TICKET SOUTHEAST WA   158
RAFFLE TICKET NORTH CENTRAL WA   114
Total Tickets sold   9231

Where do you get that data?

Yes, where did you get those numbers? I just checked the WDFW site and it is still dated: June 12, 2012 8:45 am

The guy who posts on the web site is on vacation, but the guy who collects the data is not. I called him and he sent me these data.

[HoofsandWings]

If you look at the wdfw site now, it has been updated.

[coachcw]

where in the heck is it at ? I looked all over and couldn't find it . TY

[JimmyHoffa]

where in the heck is it at ? I looked all over and couldn't find it . TY

Link on reply 41 pg 3.

[bobcat]

http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/raffles/

[coachcw]

  thanks

[Wea300mag]

I was out shopping for some gear earlier today, gave into temptation and bought 2 more for Westside Elk. I'm still no where near last years purchases.

[trapper1]

Haven't bought a single one yet.   Money is just too tight, and I am just that unhappy with their money grabbing

[Wea300mag]

It looks like some of the big block buyers are starting to purchase. 

 Description                      Net Sold  Through 6/24       Through 7/3
RAFFLE TICKET SHEEP - CALIFORNIA   445                    512
RAFFLE TICKET MOOSE                      1594                  1726
RAFFLE TICKET GOAT                           297                   366
RAFFLE TICKET ELK EASTERN             3256                 3330
RAFFLE TICKET ELK WESTERN              747                   898
RAFFLE TIC BLACK TAILED DEER          411                   447
RAFFLE TICKET MULE DEER                  798                 1878
RAFFLE TICKET WHITETAIL DEER         203                   232
RAFFLE TICKET THREE DEER                802                 1382
RAFFLE TICKET NORTHEAST WA          164                   189
RAFFLE TICKET SOUTH CENTRAL WA   217                   598
RAFFLE TICKET SOUTHEAST WA           158                   481
RAFFLE TICKET NORTH CENTRAL WA   114                  1358