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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #15 on: June 21, 2012, 11:12:56 AM »
Man, the money I pay in gas to shoot the occasional pheasant...holy cow.   :chuckle:

 :yeah:   I don't know how many times I've spent $300 to $500 in gas to shoot on average probably about 5 pheasants. I guess I never considered I could have bought chicken from Safeway for a whole lot less. Somehow that just doesn't sound like nearly as much fun.

 


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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #16 on: June 21, 2012, 11:28:52 AM »
When I go hunt I am paying for the sport, entertainment, and fellowship of the people I hunt with or share experiences.  Same could be said for a trip to Hawaii.  Plane tickets, hotel, car rental, and aventures or golf. 

Hunting seems a lot cheaper to me. 
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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #17 on: June 21, 2012, 01:46:07 PM »
Beef at winco?, out of the question!, I'll take a 100$ worth of venison over 50$ worth of what they call beef there, or even at safeway/qfc/alberstons

THERE IS NO SUBSITUTION for wild game over beef/pork in my book.

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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #18 on: June 21, 2012, 02:34:17 PM »
 :tup: Love the enthusiasm over a doe tag  :tup:  Thats what its about, priceless memories, and for those who love all natural organic venison, thats exciting as a Quality tag to some.  I hunt does in Montana at 80 per tag..... is it a value.... Hells no, but I love venison, I love the scenery, and the low-pressure where we go makes it a Quality experience.  Id say its a good deal if your happy with it  :IBCOOL:

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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #19 on: June 21, 2012, 02:34:41 PM »
Wow, congrats on the second tag.

Have to say, the price jumps are pissing me off as well, and have had to start thinking about hunting as entertainment. If I start pricing the value of the meat out vs the cost of going to Fred Meyers for a roast, well...it doesn't add up.

Hell, I can't take my family a 2 hour movies for less than $50 anymore. $70 for a couple more days in the woods chasing deer seems like money well spent.

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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #20 on: June 21, 2012, 02:54:24 PM »
.................the big plus is, you can get away from the 2nd half !!!  :tup:
I couldn't care less about what anybody says..............

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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #21 on: June 21, 2012, 03:10:15 PM »
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   Love the enthusiasm over a doe tag    That's what its about, priceless memories, and for those who love all natural organic venison, that's exciting as a Quality tag to some. 

I'm feeling the same way about my antlerless tag I drew this year. More so because I was drawn for the same tag last year and punched my tag at 40 yrds. I plan to do the same this year with my 1 point draw. You can't eat antler and if you factor in the cost of having a buck mounted even euro it will make that second doe tag look cheap in comparison. I'm all about the meat to feed my kids.
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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #22 on: June 21, 2012, 03:55:41 PM »
Ok Ok Ok.  You guys are right!  Its just so frustrating how the state is screwing us for tags.  Its like they have us over a barrell and having there way with us.  It would be one thing if all the money went into the wildlife but it goes into the general fund and we get so little back.  I guess that might be a blessing because if it didnt go into the general fund the right wing tree huggers would outlaw hunting altogether in our state if they didnt get their money for their wacked out programs.  When I put myself, Wife, three daughters, and one son in for licenses and special draws I felt like I got robbed, beaten, and molested all at the same time.  I chose not to put in for second deer because I already was into it close to $1000.00 with all of the pemits.  I do have a question for you all.  Just how much would you pay for a doe tag?  Just wonering.

When I go to Montana to hunt deer I can buy them for around $70.00 each and never have.
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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #23 on: June 21, 2012, 07:54:20 PM »
I hate to burst your bubble but due to the greed of Wasington State your second deer tag is a rip off.  Second deer tags are a meat only hunt due to them all being antlerless only.  by the time you spend the $6.00 for application fee and the 350% rise in cost for the tag this year at right around $70.00 you arn't getting much bang for your buck.  For $75.00 you can buy a lot of burger and steaks at WINCO.  Not to mention your gas etc.

There really isn't any hunting worth the money when you figure in all the expenses, tag, gas, lodging, time off work etc....   It is all about the joy of hunting and eating what you shoot really, right?

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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #24 on: June 21, 2012, 08:14:00 PM »
With all this "Slamming"  about WinCO,,, have y'all seen the people at WINCO??? I coud tell y'all some stories that would make the state charge you for a permitt :yike:

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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #25 on: June 23, 2012, 12:46:23 PM »
Ok Ok Ok.  You guys are right!  Its just so frustrating how the state is screwing us for tags.  Its like they have us over a barrell and having there way with us.  It would be one thing if all the money went into the wildlife but it goes into the general fund and we get so little back.  I guess that might be a blessing because if it didnt go into the general fund the right wing tree huggers would outlaw hunting altogether in our state if they didnt get their money for their wacked out programs.  When I put myself, Wife, three daughters, and one son in for licenses and special draws I felt like I got robbed, beaten, and molested all at the same time.  I chose not to put in for second deer because I already was into it close to $1000.00 with all of the pemits.  I do have a question for you all.  Just how much would you pay for a doe tag?  Just wonering.

When I go to Montana to hunt deer I can buy them for around $70.00 each and never have.

I wouldn't be asking that question!, if WDFW finds out we would "maybe" pay more they might make us! :chuckle:

but with all that said its all about hunting to me, and it seems like i can find a doe anyware and the unit i drew i have a buddy with the land hookup and there is ALWAYS a doe or 2 there, that and its a good feeling to know that the 2 hunts i have planned before i try to fill my doe tag I'll be holding out for that big buck knowing i can fall back on the doe tag for that fer sure meat :tup:

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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #26 on: June 24, 2012, 07:45:40 PM »
I'll take a 500.00 deer over a beef any day. Beef can be had year round. :o

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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #27 on: June 24, 2012, 08:04:56 PM »
PathfinderJR's 2nd Deer Tag from 2011.  Looks like a $70 smile to me.  I'll try to get some pics next time we go to the store and buy some burger, and we can compare grins.  :dunno: 

It might be a while though.  I've still got plenty of venison in the freezer. :tup: 
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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #28 on: June 25, 2012, 08:59:09 AM »
I also drew a second deer doe Whitetail tag (with 1 point)  in my favorite unit in the Methow and will gladly pay the $70. This tag is the layup of all time and I'm going to be hunting Bucks anyway.

The only question I have is when should I take it? Should I get it out of the way opening morning or wait until the end of my trip? How would you feel if your buddy called you on the radio opening day at 7:31 to help you load up a doe??

I think I am going to jump out of the back of the truck and tackle my doe and take it with a knife... Jk  :chuckle:

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Re: I'm doing the happy dance
« Reply #29 on: June 25, 2012, 09:28:14 AM »
PathfinderJR's 2nd Deer Tag from 2011.  Looks like a $70 smile to me.  I'll try to get some pics next time we go to the store and buy some burger, and we can compare grins.  :dunno: 

It might be a while though.  I've still got plenty of venison in the freezer. :tup:

You win!

 


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