Post by: trophyhunt on May 03, 2015, 10:59:50 AM
Post by: Tbar on May 03, 2015, 11:55:22 AM
Post by: cem3434 on May 03, 2015, 11:56:27 AM
Good luck to everyone in the upcoming draw. To those who are successful at drawing the primo tags, remember to make some great memories with family and friends.
Post by: trophyhunt on May 03, 2015, 11:59:42 AM
Good luck! It's crazy with 20 points it's still a crap shoot. Not enough choices on the Westside (I know it's a product of the system). You never know, that's the good part, you might be scouting goat and elk this summer.Scouting for goat and elk sound really good! And its definitely is a crap shoot! Cem, your odds may be pretty good for that Idaho moose draw, Idaho is your best bet for Moose! Good luck.
Post by: bobcat on May 03, 2015, 12:03:49 PM
That's what worked for me last year. Drew my third choice with 16 points.
So far this year all I've got in are my moose applications. I don't apply for mountain goat, never have. And of course, I'm now unable to apply for bighorn sheep. For elk I'm going points only, so I can switch my tag in late August when I decide which season I want to hunt.
For deer I'm going to put in for one of the new late rifle blacktail hunts.
Post by: trophyhunt on May 03, 2015, 12:09:40 PM
If you really want to draw a sheep tag, apply for 15 years, and then skip two years, because you know the odds are too low and it's a waste of money. The third year, change your mind and decide you're not getting any younger and if you don't draw a Washington sheep tag you'll never hunt sheep in your lifetime. Wait until the day before the deadline before submitting your application, that way it's on the top of the pile when they reach in to draw a name out.I've tried that ''top of the pile'' trick for many years!!! :chuckle: This year I completely changed the way and when I apply! Must have been a shock to see Successful on your sheep tag, what a feeling that would be. Most guys will never get to hunt that animal, congrats and good luck on the moose.
That's what worked for me last year. Drew my third choice with 16 points.
So far this year all I've got in are my moose applications. I don't apply for mountain goat, never have. And of course, I'm now unable to apply for bighorn sheep. For elk I'm going points only, so I can switch my tag in late August when I decide which season I want to hunt.
For deer I'm going to put in for one of the new late rifle blacktail hunts.
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on May 03, 2015, 12:16:55 PM
Post by: coachcw on May 03, 2015, 12:58:07 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on May 03, 2015, 01:16:43 PM
I'm In . Mixed my moose choices up a bit . Thinking I better just be happy with any moose tag. Mixed deer up too. Elk I'm all in with two points :chuckle:I really want to know how many raffle tags your buying this year?? :chuckle:
Post by: rtspring on May 03, 2015, 02:36:13 PM
I'm In . Mixed my moose choices up a bit . Thinking I better just be happy with any moose tag. Mixed deer up too. Elk I'm all in with two points :chuckle:I really want to know how many raffle tags your buying this year?? :chuckle:
No you don't.. :chuckle:
Post by: CarbonHunter on May 07, 2015, 12:39:53 PM
Post by: bobcat on May 07, 2015, 12:47:45 PM
After looking at the average points to draw and the number of permits they are giving this year... Does anybody else feel they have a better chance of drawing a moose tag than a late muley or east side bull? :dunno:
The average points are not "average points to draw." The number shown is the average points of the people who applied for that hunt.
But I think you're right- some of those deer and elk permits can be just as hard to draw as a moose tag. Especially for me, with 19 moose points and only three quality deer points.
My odds for drawing a moose tag might actually be better than my quality deer permit odds. :dunno:
Post by: CP on May 07, 2015, 01:47:10 PM
So good luck to you! :hello:
Post by: trophyhunt on May 07, 2015, 01:59:43 PM
I’m giving up applying for special permits. It’s not worth the expense given the odds.it is expensive if you apply for most tags, especially considering we are residents. Not bad if you just do quality deer and elk.
So good luck to you! :hello:
Post by: Dhoey07 on May 07, 2015, 02:05:28 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on May 07, 2015, 02:14:56 PM
Post by: willapawapiti on May 07, 2015, 02:34:55 PM
Post by: et1702 on May 07, 2015, 02:39:23 PM
I'm all in too. But, since I drew Quality Bull and Quality Buck both in 2012, I don't stand much of a chance. But, can't win if you don't play. I'm not holding my breath for a moose tag either...lol.
ET
Post by: JimmyHoffa on May 07, 2015, 02:43:38 PM
For the guys that like the stats and numbers, might look to see if there is a special tag booklet. It might not exist in Washington, though. But Oregon has a pretty big book that breaks down every tag--applicants/points/previous years' harvests, odds. Figure with similar systems there might be a similar resource around.
Post by: fishngamereaper on May 07, 2015, 02:46:50 PM