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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: buglebuster on January 03, 2016, 06:19:30 PM

Title: damage elk tags?
Post by: buglebuster on January 03, 2016, 06:19:30 PM: how do they work? I was offered a damage elk tag but the guy said I need to buy a damage tag for $22 at the license vendor. I was under the impression I only needed a valid un notched elk tag? Anyone have any experience?
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Post by: benhuntin on January 03, 2016, 06:56:06 PM: They have changed those. There was a few white tail tags like that this year. I think you still have to have an unnotched elk tag. Good luck.
Title: Re: damage elk tags?
Post by: MuleDeer on January 03, 2016, 06:59:32 PM: It's $22.50 for the depredation tag, in addition to your regular elk tag. I have one for later this month, and I'm more than happy to pay the fee to fill the freezer. Good Luck!
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Post by: dreamunelk on January 03, 2016, 07:01:54 PM: They are now considered a second elk tag. This way it keeps separate from general season harvest. Just make sure you have the permit and tag in hand and follow the rules on the permit and you are good to go.
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Post by: buglebuster on January 04, 2016, 01:39:08 PM: Thanks guys! Went and purchased the tag and dropped my daughter off at preschool. Took off up to the orchard to find an elk. 100yds up the orchard road spotted a big cow bedded down between trees about 50yds. I jumped out and shot her in the neck with my .300. Easiest hunt ever!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on January 04, 2016, 01:52:44 PM: Nice big cow :tup:
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Post by: matt509 on January 04, 2016, 06:12:26 PM: Congrats buddy!! That should fill the freezer for quite a while.
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Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on January 04, 2016, 06:24:39 PM: Nice ...she is a fatty !
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Post by: Boss .300 winmag on January 04, 2016, 06:25:08 PM: Congrats, nice friends to have. :tup:
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Post by: buglebuster on January 04, 2016, 06:34:26 PM: Thanks guys! Ya she is a horse of a cow :tup:
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Post by: elk247 on January 04, 2016, 06:48:23 PM: You dog! ;)
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Post by: Thehowler on January 04, 2016, 09:32:06 PM: Too funny! Good kill.
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Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 04, 2016, 09:38:00 PM: :tup:
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Post by: GrampasGuns on January 04, 2016, 10:14:15 PM: I'm curious what "being offered" a damage tags means. Did you apply for it or is it a master hunter thing?

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Title: Re: damage elk tags?
Post by: Stein on January 04, 2016, 10:30:26 PM: Quote from: carpsniperg2 on January 04, 2016, 01:52:44 PM
Nice big cow :tup:

That is a toad of a cow.
Title: Re: damage elk tags?
Post by: buglebuster on January 04, 2016, 10:40:09 PM: Quote from: GrampasGuns on January 04, 2016, 10:14:15 PM
I'm curious what "being offered" a damage tags means. Did you apply for it or is it a master hunter thing?

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I am not a master hunter. The wdfw issued kill permits to the landowner, who can hand them out to whoever he wants, butbhe can't sell them. The orchard was issued 24 tags because the elk are in there doing a lot of damage to the trees. So when I say I was offered one, I meant I was asked by the guy handing the permits to people if I wanted one. I actually received the last one, and killed the 24th cow :tup:
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Post by: Dan-o on January 04, 2016, 11:11:07 PM: Nicely done.

That is a whale of a cow.
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Post by: Yakirack on January 07, 2016, 07:25:48 AM: :tup:Big ol' girl and lots of elk meat for the year!
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Post by: danderson on January 07, 2016, 07:33:20 AM: That's a good one, with all the snow this year the elk will be showing up in lots of places were there not welcome.
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 07, 2016, 07:37:15 AM: Calm down guys, that cow isn't that big, he's just petite :chuckle:
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Post by: PlateauNDN on January 07, 2016, 07:38:53 AM: Quote from: BLRman on January 07, 2016, 07:37:15 AM
Calm down guys, that cow isn't that big, he's just petite :chuckle:

:chuckle:
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Post by: MADMAX on January 07, 2016, 07:56:18 AM: Oh to be so lucky
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Post by: buglebuster on January 07, 2016, 10:12:37 AM: Quote from: BLRman on January 07, 2016, 07:37:15 AM
Calm down guys, that cow isn't that big, he's just petite :chuckle:

You'd have made her look bigger :chuckle:
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Post by: Karl Blanchard on January 07, 2016, 10:26:22 AM: You wouldn't even be able to see me because I would be laying flat on my back! :bash:
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Post by: duckmen1 on January 07, 2016, 10:37:10 AM: Nice healthy looking cow. Congrats on a laid back fun and successful opportunity to fill the freezer.