Post by: WAcoueshunter on February 25, 2017, 07:04:00 PM
For reference, it went for $34K, 26K, 15.5K, 13K and 10K the last five years.
Post by: Katmai Guy on February 25, 2017, 07:30:52 PM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on February 25, 2017, 07:32:48 PM
Post by: Katmai Guy on February 25, 2017, 07:54:34 PM
Post by: j_h_nimrod on February 25, 2017, 08:10:40 PM
Post by: huntbow on February 25, 2017, 08:53:00 PM
Post by: Bob33 on February 25, 2017, 09:01:26 PM
i thought you could watch the bidding on "onlinehuntingauctions." I cant find it, has it been sold already?Not yet.
Post by: Bob33 on February 25, 2017, 09:07:41 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 25, 2017, 09:37:10 PM
Pretty crazy, for that amount you can get a trophy hunt in AK with a good chance at a 50"+ billy and still have enough left over for an Africa plains game hunt.
The guys that are buying these tags aren't buying them for the value. And they're probably doing all those other hunts you mentioned as well.
Post by: link on February 26, 2017, 08:30:14 AM
It sure isn't an "either / or" for these dudes.Pretty crazy, for that amount you can get a trophy hunt in AK with a good chance at a 50"+ billy and still have enough left over for an Africa plains game hunt.
The guys that are buying these tags aren't buying them for the value. And they're probably doing all those other hunts you mentioned as well.
Post by: Rainier10 on February 26, 2017, 08:47:30 AM
Post by: Bushcraft on February 26, 2017, 09:26:37 AM
@Bushcraft Did you make a run at this one?
Yes. It went 10, 15, 18, 20 and then got quiet with John asking for more bids. I thought maybe 21 would get it this year from some of the things I'd heard so I bid. And then it popped up to 24. More than I wanted to lay out given some of the other hunts this year. Oh well...there's always next year if the raffle doesn't pan out again.
Regardless, SCI raised some more money again for mountain goats and we are going to need it given some of the BIG projects that are in the works. More on that later as some of the planning gets get closer to completion. Keep your ears open for another fun boot leather survey this summer, probably in the Alpine Lakes...hopefully in the Enhancements if we can get the permits.
Post by: Rainier10 on February 26, 2017, 09:32:28 AM
:tup: Thanks, I was thinking you might go $24K. The good news is that they were able to get some more money for conservation and you still have a chance at the raffles.@Bushcraft Did you make a run at this one?
Yes. It went 10, 15, 18, 20 and then got quiet with John asking for more bids. I thought maybe 21 would get it this year from some of the things I'd heard so I bid. And then it popped up to twenty 24. More than I wanted to lay out given some of the other hunts this year. Oh well...there's always next year if the raffle doesn't pan out again.
Regardless, SCI raised some more money again for mountain goats and we are going to need it given some of the big projects that are in the works. More on that later as some of the planning gets get closer to completion. Keep your ears open for another boot leather survey this summer, probably in the Alpine Lakes...maybe the Enhancements if we can get the permits.
Post by: Bob33 on February 26, 2017, 09:43:51 AM
Post by: Bushcraft on February 26, 2017, 09:50:43 AM
It was a good evening for conservation.
Absolutely! Except for the part when I had to get up in front of the crowd and give a little speech while introducing the legislators, I had a great time. So many awesome people in the room that are passionate about protecting hunting rights and wildlife conservation!
Post by: arees on February 26, 2017, 10:20:14 AM
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Post by: popeshawnpaul on February 26, 2017, 06:52:03 PM
Post by: Bearhunter on March 16, 2017, 09:49:45 AM
Post by: Karl Blanchard on March 16, 2017, 10:02:14 AM
I would be very surprised if we seen it drop below 20K for some time, to many people on the waiting list to get there hands on that tag, lots of hip....I blame you and Snyder :chuckle: