Post by: huntnphool on February 02, 2013, 11:33:23 AM
Post by: Austrian Hunter on February 02, 2013, 11:35:00 AM
Post by: bearhunter99 on February 02, 2013, 12:16:48 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on February 02, 2013, 12:24:17 PM
Post by: coachcw on February 02, 2013, 12:47:11 PM
Post by: scotty1969 on February 02, 2013, 02:06:14 PM
I wasn't there but a buddy told me the tag went for $480k last night.thats good for the cause right?helps keep areas open maintained and such or am i wrong?just asking
Post by: deerslyr on February 02, 2013, 05:48:15 PM
Post by: carpsniperg2 on February 02, 2013, 05:57:36 PM
Post by: MLBowhunting on February 02, 2013, 11:26:08 PM
Post by: SilkOnTheDrySide on February 03, 2013, 12:08:52 AM
Post by: Elkstuffer on February 06, 2013, 04:32:28 PM
Post by: bearpaw on February 06, 2013, 04:45:13 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 06, 2013, 04:51:06 PM
Do you know the area where the tag went too?Governors tag so where ever but got to be headed for the breaks for that money. That's where the monsters are.
Post by: turkeyfeather on February 06, 2013, 04:59:39 PM
Post by: huntnphool on February 06, 2013, 05:10:18 PM
That is unreal. How many of you would ever pay that much even if you were rich?:hello:
Post by: Bigshooter on February 06, 2013, 05:11:49 PM
That is unreal. How many of you would ever pay that much even if you were rich?
If I could afford it I would buy it in a heart beat.
Post by: ellensburgpo on February 06, 2013, 05:16:03 PM
That is unreal. How many of you would ever pay that much even if you were rich?
If I could afford it I would buy it in a heart beat.
Me too
Post by: bobcat on February 06, 2013, 05:17:22 PM
That is unreal. How many of you would ever pay that much even if you were rich?
I don't care how much money I had, I would never pay that much for a sheep tag. Heck you could easily go on a fully guided sheep hunt in Canada or Alaska for a tenth of that.
Post by: Alan K on February 06, 2013, 05:18:25 PM
That is unreal. How many of you would ever pay that much even if you were rich?
I don't care how much money I had, I would never pay that much for a sheep tag. Heck you could easily go on a fully guided sheep hunt in Canada or Alaska for a tenth of that.
Yep, along with 20 other hunts across the states or over seas!
Post by: huntnphool on February 06, 2013, 05:18:50 PM
If you had that kind of money Bob you could do all three. ;)That is unreal. How many of you would ever pay that much even if you were rich?
I don't care how much money I had, I would never pay that much for a sheep tag. Heck you could easily go on a fully guided sheep hunt in Canada or Alaska for a tenth of that.
Post by: Bigshooter on February 06, 2013, 05:19:30 PM
That is unreal. How many of you would ever pay that much even if you were rich?
I don't care how much money I had, I would never pay that much for a sheep tag. Heck you could easily go on a fully guided sheep hunt in Canada or Alaska for a tenth of that.
Yep, along with 20 other hunts across the states or over seas!
I would do those also.
Post by: bobcat on February 06, 2013, 05:24:24 PM
If you had that kind of money Bob you could do all three. ;)That is unreal. How many of you would ever pay that much even if you were rich?
I don't care how much money I had, I would never pay that much for a sheep tag. Heck you could easily go on a fully guided sheep hunt in Canada or Alaska for a tenth of that.
Maybe, but why would I want to waste money just because I have lots of it? For half a million I could buy a big chunk of land in Montana and hunt it every year, along with friends and family.
Sorry but I just can't think of anything dumber than spending $450,000 on a sheep tag.
Post by: ellensburgpo on February 06, 2013, 05:25:29 PM
Post by: Bigshooter on February 06, 2013, 05:26:47 PM
If you had that kind of money Bob you could do all three. ;)That is unreal. How many of you would ever pay that much even if you were rich?
I don't care how much money I had, I would never pay that much for a sheep tag. Heck you could easily go on a fully guided sheep hunt in Canada or Alaska for a tenth of that.
Maybe, but why would I want to waste money just because I have lots of it? For half a million I could buy a big chunk of land in Montana and hunt it every year, along with friends and family.
Sorry but I just can't think of anything dumber than spending $450,000 on a sheep tag.
I'd buy the land in MT too.
I can think of at least a 1000 things dumber than spending $450,000 on a sheep tag.
Post by: Bob33 on February 06, 2013, 05:27:40 PM
Post by: huntnphool on February 06, 2013, 05:32:42 PM
Spoken like someone that never has.If you had that kind of money Bob you could do all three. ;)That is unreal. How many of you would ever pay that much even if you were rich?
I don't care how much money I had, I would never pay that much for a sheep tag. Heck you could easily go on a fully guided sheep hunt in Canada or Alaska for a tenth of that.
Maybe, but why would I want to waste money just because I have lots of it? For half a million I could buy a big chunk of land in Montana and hunt it every year, along with friends and family.
Sorry but I just can't think of anything dumber than spending $450,000 on a sheep tag.
You could buy all the land you want Bob that does not give you the a tag to hunt sheep every year. To him its obviously not dumb and he can either spend it on hunting the animals he wants or give it to the government, pretty easy choice if you ask me. :twocents:
Post by: turkeyfeather on February 06, 2013, 05:34:17 PM
I'm with you Bobcat I don't think I could spend that kind of money even if it was a world record. Chances are someone would beat it in a few years anyway. And if I was gonna spend half a mil for bragging rights it's gonna be for a trophy wife. :chuckle: :chuckle:That is unreal. How many of you would ever pay that much even if you were rich?
I don't care how much money I had, I would never pay that much for a sheep tag. Heck you could easily go on a fully guided sheep hunt in Canada or Alaska for a tenth of that.
Post by: jackelope on February 06, 2013, 05:54:38 PM
That is unreal. How many of you would ever pay that much even if you were rich?
:hello:
Post by: JPhelps on February 06, 2013, 05:58:24 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 06, 2013, 05:59:35 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 06, 2013, 06:00:01 PM
Post by: huntnphool on February 06, 2013, 06:03:55 PM
They also aren't doing it for bragging rights.I'd imagine they alreay have the "trophy wife" as well, if not then the "trophy mistress" :twocents:
Post by: bobcat on February 06, 2013, 06:05:24 PM
Post by: NWWA Hunter on February 06, 2013, 06:10:18 PM
Post by: JPhelps on February 06, 2013, 06:10:21 PM
I think these class of guys can do that too if they want to. :yike:
Post by: huntnphool on February 06, 2013, 06:15:34 PM
They aren't blowing it all on one hunt. If you have that money there's more left. No joke a lot of the people who buy these tags make that kind of money in a month. And if you or I could afford a one time large purchase of a months salary. Just remember that when its 6 figures a month that it hurts a lot left. It's a great way to raise large amounts for conservation and I have no problem giving up a couple animals a year to supplement my hunting.Actually someone spending that much money on a tag like that likely makes that much in a few days. :twocents:
Post by: huntnphool on February 06, 2013, 06:16:44 PM
I wouldn't have a problem spending that amount of money on hunting, if I had it to spend. But I just wouldn't blow it all on one hunt. I could easily go on 15 to 20 fully guided hunts in other states and/or countries for that kind of money.I really don't think you are understanding Bob. ;)
Post by: bobcat on February 06, 2013, 06:20:15 PM
I wouldn't have a problem spending that amount of money on hunting, if I had it to spend. But I just wouldn't blow it all on one hunt. I could easily go on 15 to 20 fully guided hunts in other states and/or countries for that kind of money.I really don't think you are understanding Bob. ;)
No I understand. Turkeyfeather asked the question if any of us would spend that much on a sheep tag. And my answer is I wouldn't. But I'm glad someone did. Hopefully all that money will go to a good cause.
Post by: DaveBTS on February 06, 2013, 06:50:29 PM
Post by: scree on February 09, 2013, 12:57:50 PM
Post by: furbearer365 on February 09, 2013, 07:55:58 PM
Post by: coachcw on February 09, 2013, 10:16:19 PM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on February 14, 2013, 07:59:38 AM
Post by: blacktailer on February 14, 2013, 08:32:49 AM
I would cut that check in a second if I could! Its not like Canada or Alaska where you can just book a hunt. Guys put in their whole lives for a breaks tag and will never draw it! Also if you have never seen the size of the rams walking around on the Missouri than never say never! Seen at least 2 that would go 190+ and one of those was on the far end of 190! They almost look silly their horns are so giant.
Well Said....
Post by: kentrek on February 14, 2013, 09:03:27 AM
gotta remember that 1-2% have 98-99% of Americas money,sometimes hard to grasp how much money that is
Post by: bobcat on February 14, 2013, 09:08:24 AM
Post by: X-Force on February 14, 2013, 09:11:46 AM
if a guy makes 20 million a year (which people do)he could have this tag paid for in a week.. doesn't seem too bad of a price then :hello::chuckle: I dont think thats what is meant by the wealthiest 1%
gotta remember that 1-2% have 98-99% of Americas money,sometimes hard to grasp how much money that is
99% of Americas money is not owned by 1 or 2% of the populous... not even Occupy believes that
If only i had 500k to spend on a sheep tag i wouldnt be buying a 150k home. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Maybe someday...
Post by: kentrek on February 14, 2013, 09:42:52 AM
if a guy makes 20 million a year (which people do)he could have this tag paid for in a week.. doesn't seem too bad of a price then :hello::chuckle: I dont think thats what is meant by the wealthiest 1%
gotta remember that 1-2% have 98-99% of Americas money,sometimes hard to grasp how much money that is
99% of Americas money is not owned by 1 or 2% of the populous... not even Occupy believes that
If only i had 500k to spend on a sheep tag i wouldnt be buying a 150k home. :chuckle: :chuckle:
Maybe someday...
yes i didnt mean Americas gdp but ya get what i mean
Post by: X-Force on February 14, 2013, 10:12:33 AM
http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/10/03/334156/top-five-wealthiest-one-percent/?mobile=nc (http://thinkprogress.org/economy/2011/10/03/334156/top-five-wealthiest-one-percent/?mobile=nc)
Sorry for jacking the tread. I cant fathom spending 500k on anything... well i cant even fathom making 500k. Thats roughly 7 to 10 years of gross income
Post by: skywalker253 on March 02, 2013, 09:12:02 PM
Post by: ShaneTyTrey on March 02, 2013, 09:34:12 PM
I guess you'd have to want a trophy sheep a heck of a lot more than I do. I didn't even apply for sheep in this state last year due to the price of the application going up by $6.00. (And I have 16 points)
Based on that you obviously don't care about sheep hunting and probably shouldn't be commenting on this thread. If u won't spend $6 extra for an application your thoughts on this particular matter aren't relevant. Not bashing you at all, just making a point
Post by: bobcat on March 02, 2013, 09:38:37 PM
I guess you'd have to want a trophy sheep a heck of a lot more than I do. I didn't even apply for sheep in this state last year due to the price of the application going up by $6.00. (And I have 16 points)
Based on that you obviously don't care about sheep hunting and probably shouldn't be commenting on this thread. If u won't spend $6 extra for an application your thoughts on this particular matter aren't relevant. Not bashing you at all, just making a point
No, I'd love to go on a sheep hunt. But not for half a million dollars.
Post by: link on March 03, 2013, 12:48:32 PM
Post by: romaknows on March 03, 2013, 01:03:48 PM
I would. You have to think that this guy probably has more money than he could ever spend. If you had that much, why not spend it on a good cause and a chance for a record book ram. 480k to him may be like, 5k to you and me. Maybe less.
My thoughts exactly :tup:
Post by: huntnphool on March 03, 2013, 01:53:14 PM
I would. You have to think that this guy probably has more money than he could ever spend. If you had that much, why not spend it on a good cause and a chance for a record book ram. 480k to him may be like, 5k to you and me. Maybe less.+1
Post by: coachcw on March 03, 2013, 04:16:22 PM
Post by: skywalker253 on March 05, 2013, 01:42:36 AM
I would. You have to think that this guy probably has more money than he could ever spend. If you had that much, why not spend it on a good cause and a chance for a record book ram. 480k to him may be like, 5k to you and me. Maybe less.
I understand your point, as make $300K per year in Medical Sales. $10K to go on a hunt is like a few grand too me. This seems like an ego thing, but then again I spent $200K on my 57' Chevy Belair Convertible. I see what y'all or saying. Its a MAN THING!
Post by: skywalker253 on March 05, 2013, 01:43:38 AM
Post by: huntnphool on March 05, 2013, 08:27:17 AM
Post by: deerslyr on March 05, 2013, 12:23:02 PM
Post by: h20hunter on March 05, 2013, 12:24:59 PM
I'm kidding....easy folks....
That is one hell of a price tag and one hell of a ram. Archery gear to boot.
Post by: link on March 05, 2013, 02:13:07 PM
I would. You have to think that this guy probably has more money than he could ever spend. If you had that much, why not spend it on a good cause and a chance for a record book ram. 480k to him may be like, 5k to you and me. Maybe less.
I understand your point, as make $300K per year in Medical Sales. $10K to go on a hunt is like a few grand too me. This seems like an ego thing, but then again I spent $200K on my 57' Chevy Belair Convertible. I see what y'all or saying. Its a MAN THING!
480K for a stupid sheep? I would rather go on a trophy deer or elk hunt, and donate the remaining $470K to a family that needed it. Examples like this give hunting a bad name. This is being sold as a trophy sport kill to boost the mans ego. I hope the money is used for a good cause.200K for a stupid 57 belair? :twocents: You think buying an old car for 200k isn't "boosting the mans ego"? I hope the money went to a good cause.
By the way did you happen to get your hancock permit so you can hunt the white river unit? :chuckle:
Post by: huntnphool on March 05, 2013, 02:16:18 PM
:chuckle: $200k for a 57 Belair better be completely original with less than 1000 miles.I would. You have to think that this guy probably has more money than he could ever spend. If you had that much, why not spend it on a good cause and a chance for a record book ram. 480k to him may be like, 5k to you and me. Maybe less.
I understand your point, as make $300K per year in Medical Sales. $10K to go on a hunt is like a few grand too me. This seems like an ego thing, but then again I spent $200K on my 57' Chevy Belair Convertible. I see what y'all or saying. Its a MAN THING!480K for a stupid sheep? I would rather go on a trophy deer or elk hunt, and donate the remaining $470K to a family that needed it. Examples like this give hunting a bad name. This is being sold as a trophy sport kill to boost the mans ego. I hope the money is used for a good cause.200K for a stupid 57 belair? :twocents: You think buying an old car for 200k isn't "boosting the mans ego"? I hope the money went to a good cause.
By the way did you happen to get your hancock permit so you can hunt the white river unit? :chuckle:
Post by: skywalker253 on March 05, 2013, 08:02:01 PM
I think last years tag went for $300k and the hunter took a 202" brute with archery gear. :tup:
This is what you get if Shrek had a baby with the guy from the Goonies Movie.
Post by: deerslyr on March 05, 2013, 08:12:33 PM
I think last years tag went for $300k and the hunter took a 202" brute with archery gear. :tup:
This is what you get if Shrek had a baby with the guy from the Goonies Movie.
Coming from a guy who complains about spending 480k on a sheep tag but brags about buying a 200k belair lmao
Post by: skywalker253 on March 05, 2013, 08:12:43 PM
I would. You have to think that this guy probably has more money than he could ever spend. If you had that much, why not spend it on a good cause and a chance for a record book ram. 480k to him may be like, 5k to you and me. Maybe less.
I understand your point, as make $300K per year in Medical Sales. $10K to go on a hunt is like a few grand too me. This seems like an ego thing, but then again I spent $200K on my 57' Chevy Belair Convertible. I see what y'all or saying. Its a MAN THING!480K for a stupid sheep? I would rather go on a trophy deer or elk hunt, and donate the remaining $470K to a family that needed it. Examples like this give hunting a bad name. This is being sold as a trophy sport kill to boost the mans ego. I hope the money is used for a good cause.200K for a stupid 57 belair? :twocents: You think buying an old car for 200k isn't "boosting the mans ego"? I hope the money went to a good cause.
By the way did you happen to get your hancock permit so you can hunt the white river unit? :chuckle:
No I think it does boost a mans ego. I built it from the ground up. $45,000 to get the car, but then I tore it down and completly restored it. The rest was parts, motor, etc. $200K for a 57' Chevy Belair show car restoration is average. Go on to Barrett Jackson and you will see. If optioned out and built correctly, they go as high as $500K. Clean drivers are going for $65,000-$175K.
I would rather be able to use something and sell it when I want versus looking at a sheep on my wall. Nobody is going to cash him out $480K for his sheep mount if he ever wanted to get rid of it. Experience of hunting versus a tangible item; I guess. He must really like sheep hunting and have a pile of cash laying around. I am happy for him.
I have not talked my father into hunting White River. He has hunted the same 2 GMUs for 48 years. Likely will not ever change...
Post by: deerslyr on March 05, 2013, 08:15:46 PM
Post by: skywalker253 on March 05, 2013, 08:19:43 PM
I think last years tag went for $300k and the hunter took a 202" brute with archery gear. :tup:
This is what you get if Shrek had a baby with the guy from the Goonies Movie.
Coming from a guy who complains about spending 480k on a sheep tag but brags about buying a 200k belair lmao
I don't have a problem with the guy doing it. I just think the it is insane for a hunt. If he can do it; great he probably earned ever bit of the $480K. I am not a fan of auction tags because it leaves out the little guy. How is an average family in MT going to come up with $480K? They cannot compeat with that kinda cash for a sheep hunt.
And I don't buy my cars for $200K. I buy average cars, and restore them as a hobby. I do all the metal work, paint, body, etc. myself. Built not bought. It is worth it too me, because I could put it on EBAY and sell if for more then what I have put into it. I do the majority of work myself. It is more rewarding.
Post by: skywalker253 on March 05, 2013, 08:24:20 PM
I would rather have a world record sheep than any sort of car I dont give a dam what it is none the less a freaking belaire lol
You should do your homework about "freaking Belair" A 57' Chevy Belair Convertible is by far the most highly desired classic in classic car history. If you got $480K for a sheep hunt, then you could probably have both, so what does it matter. People that have cash like that can usually buy whatever they want.
Post by: kentrek on March 05, 2013, 08:38:35 PM
Post by: huntnphool on March 05, 2013, 08:42:54 PM
hunting memories are priceless...you can put a price on a car but you cant on the fondest experiences of your life:tup:
Post by: skywalker253 on March 05, 2013, 11:35:57 PM
hunting memories are priceless...you can put a price on a car but you cant on the fondest experiences of your life
Depends on your point of view. Teaching my boys hard work and how to build something comes with many memories. Then the joy they get when they win a trophy etc. creates even better memories. Just like when the shot their first buck. If I was buying it outright then I would agree with you. We are not; we work for it and build them ourselves. It is a feeling of a sense of accomplishment. My best comparision would be scouting an elk area year round and putting in a ton of hard work to harvest an elk. Then accomplishing your year long goal (some cases life long dream) of harvesting the animal you set out for. Even if it is not the biggest bull in the woods; that would be a memory and sense of accomplishment of a lifetime. Building cars is no different. Just a different area of accomplishment.
Post by: link on March 06, 2013, 08:22:22 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 06, 2013, 09:00:15 AM
Post by: skywalker253 on March 06, 2013, 08:00:55 PM
Thats well put. And you're right. If you could afford a half a million dollar sheep hunt, I'm sure you could afford the car too.
Glad we finally agree on something. Perhaps we are turning the page? And nice buck by the way. Well deserved... :tup:
Post by: link on March 07, 2013, 06:07:03 PM