Post by: jjhunter on February 15, 2019, 11:12:01 PM
Post by: JWEBB on February 15, 2019, 11:35:25 PM
$24k for the WA gov mule deer tag tonight. I thought pretty hard about it at that price. Great night at the Expo. Antelope Island tag went for $305k.
Wow! Yeah ain’t worth it in my opinion. I’ve seen plenty of 200 class bucks in WA but I know there are a lot better opportunities with 24k out there.
Post by: MtnMuley on February 15, 2019, 11:55:59 PM
Post by: JWEBB on February 15, 2019, 11:58:08 PM
Let's see these 200" pics :chuckle:
Haha if I had pics of them they would be on my wall. Old bucks in that category are very smart
Post by: huntnphool on February 16, 2019, 12:01:19 AM
$24k for the WA gov mule deer tag tonight. I thought pretty hard about it at that price. Great night at the Expo. Antelope Island tag went for $305k.
Wow! Yeah ain’t worth it in my opinion. I’ve see plenty of 200 class bucks in WA but I know there are a lot better opportunities with 24k out there.
Keep in mind that not everyone that bids on these tags is doing so because they expect a 200" buck. Some do it because they just love hunting, and the tag gives them the ability to leave work and go hunt, whenever they want and mostly wherever they want.
That is the real appeal in my opinion! :twocents:
Post by: Romulus1297 on February 16, 2019, 12:03:35 AM
Post by: huntnphool on February 16, 2019, 12:05:56 AM
Wow I spent that more then that repairing 6.0 fords and have seen 1 200” buck in 38 years. :o
Should have bought a 7.3, but I digress.
Post by: MtnMuley on February 16, 2019, 12:07:53 AM
Post by: Romulus1297 on February 16, 2019, 12:10:43 AM
Post by: huntnphool on February 16, 2019, 12:15:42 AM
I know only 1 7.3 and still 1 200” buck in 38 years.
Yeah, same number of 200" bucks seen but money ahead in your poor choice of truck repair. :chuckle:
Post by: JWEBB on February 16, 2019, 12:20:33 AM
$24k for the WA gov mule deer tag tonight. I thought pretty hard about it at that price. Great night at the Expo. Antelope Island tag went for $305k.
Wow! Yeah ain’t worth it in my opinion. I’ve see plenty of 200 class bucks in WA but I know there are a lot better opportunities with 24k out there.
Keep in mind that not everyone that bids on these tags is doing so because they expect a 200" buck. Some do it because they just love hunting, and the tag gives them the ability to leave work and go hunt, whenever they want and mostly wherever they want.
That is the real appeal in my opinion! :twocents:
Yeah I agree with you 100! It would be amazing to have that much hunting opportunity here. I guess I just said what first came to my mind, which is almost always about score
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Post by: Rainier10 on February 16, 2019, 07:26:30 AM
:yeah:$24k for the WA gov mule deer tag tonight. I thought pretty hard about it at that price. Great night at the Expo. Antelope Island tag went for $305k.
Wow! Yeah ain’t worth it in my opinion. I’ve see plenty of 200 class bucks in WA but I know there are a lot better opportunities with 24k out there.
Keep in mind that not everyone that bids on these tags is doing so because they expect a 200" buck. Some do it because they just love hunting, and the tag gives them the ability to leave work and go hunt, whenever they want and mostly wherever they want.
That is the real appeal in my opinion! :twocents:
And 24k is a pretty good deal in my mind to be able to hunt your home state all year with any method.
Post by: jackelope on February 16, 2019, 08:10:11 AM
I’d also like to know where there are plenty of 200” bucks in Washington. I’d venture to say that some of the best mule deer hunters in this state haven’t seen many 200” bucks here and I mean no disrespect to anyone . Maybe back in the 1950’s.
Post by: bigdub257 on February 16, 2019, 08:25:01 AM
Keep in mind also... most of the folks buying these tags don’t care much about what kind of deal they’re getting.
I’d also like to know where there are plenty of 200” bucks in Washington. I’d venture to say that some of the best mule deer hunters in this state haven’t seen many 200” bucks here and I mean no disrespect to anyone . Maybe back in the 1950’s.
:yeah:
Post by: danderson on February 16, 2019, 09:00:12 AM
Post by: Shannon on February 16, 2019, 09:09:16 AM
Post by: JWEBB on February 16, 2019, 09:55:54 AM
Keep in mind also... most of the folks buying these tags don’t care much about what kind of deal they’re getting.
I’d also like to know where there are plenty of 200” bucks in Washington. I’d venture to say that some of the best mule deer hunters in this state haven’t seen many 200” bucks here and I mean no disrespect to anyone . Maybe back in the 1950’s.
They are out there that’s for sure.
Post by: Stein on February 16, 2019, 10:37:33 AM
Post by: bearpaw on February 16, 2019, 10:41:30 AM
$24k for the WA gov mule deer tag tonight. I thought pretty hard about it at that price. Great night at the Expo. Antelope Island tag went for $305k.
I bet it was tempting, that's actually a pretty good deal in today's world. I was planning on watching online but was busy and missed it.
Post by: huntnphool on February 16, 2019, 11:03:58 AM
WA has had 17 book bucks in the last 10 years, certainly not Colorado but they are out there.
And there are a few that don't get entered.
Post by: Rainier10 on February 16, 2019, 11:07:47 AM
This auction is in Utah right?Yes
Post by: bigmacc on February 16, 2019, 04:45:27 PM
WA has had 17 book bucks in the last 10 years, certainly not Colorado but they are out there.
And there are a few that don't get entered.
Absolutely phool! :tup:, I would bet more than a few, at least "back in the day" when some folks really didn't care.
Post by: wheels on February 16, 2019, 05:49:29 PM
Post by: jackelope on February 16, 2019, 06:17:31 PM
WA has had 17 book bucks in the last 10 years, certainly not Colorado but they are out there.
But that’s 180”. There’s a big difference between a 180”
and a a 200” buck.
Don’t get me wrong. I know there are some 200” bucks. Just don’t think there are “plenty”.
Post by: bearpaw on February 16, 2019, 06:44:01 PM
2019 Washington Three-Deer Permit
https://www.onlinehuntingauctions.com/2019-Washington-Three-Deer-Permit_i32334427
Post by: JWEBB on February 16, 2019, 06:58:36 PM
WA has had 17 book bucks in the last 10 years, certainly not Colorado but they are out there.
But that’s 180”. There’s a big difference between a 180”
and a a 200” buck.
Don’t get me wrong. I know there are some 200” bucks. Just don’t think there are “plenty”.
I think your getting a little to worked up about my plenty comment. I will rephrase that and say if I had the governors tag I could confidently kill a 200+inch buck without a doubt. And also please reread my comment. I never said their are plenty. I said I have seen plenty. Big difference my friend
Post by: time2hunt on February 16, 2019, 07:23:23 PM
Tonight dinner 😜
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Post by: huntnphool on February 16, 2019, 08:48:02 PM
The three species deer went for $37,500
:tup:
Post by: bearpaw on February 16, 2019, 08:55:06 PM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on February 16, 2019, 08:57:56 PM
WA has had 17 book bucks in the last 10 years, certainly not Colorado but they are out there.
But that’s 180”. There’s a big difference between a 180”
and a a 200” buck.
Don’t get me wrong. I know there are some 200” bucks. Just don’t think there are “plenty”.
20” inches to be exact.😉
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Fillet of pollock?
Post by: bearpaw on February 17, 2019, 07:53:52 AM
Post by: jjhunter on February 17, 2019, 07:57:25 AM
They need to use better pics on the slide show when they are auctioning those tags; they literally get a chuckle from the crowd when they show 120” bucks.
Post by: bearpaw on February 17, 2019, 08:06:08 AM
I don’t know who got em?
They need to use better pics on the slide show when they are auctioning those tags; they literally get a chuckle from the crowd when they show 120” bucks.
I wondered the same thing, not a person in that room is interested in the bucks shown, why not show bucks actually taken with those tags so that this state gets more revenue?
Post by: greenhead_killer on February 17, 2019, 08:15:46 AM
i don’t think people shooting giant bucks on these tags are going to put up pics. Keeps the publicity down imo if they just stay in these tight knit circlesI don’t know who got em?
They need to use better pics on the slide show when they are auctioning those tags; they literally get a chuckle from the crowd when they show 120” bucks.
I wondered the same thing, not a person in that room is interested in the bucks shown, why not show bucks actually taken with those tags so that this state gets more revenue?
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Post by: bearpaw on February 18, 2019, 12:37:58 PM
The mule deer tag stayed with a Washington hunter. Not sure on the three tag auction
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Thanks, I was just curious if it was resident hunters buying them. The three tag would be awesome to have and that wasn't a bad price considering you can take three species anytime from Sept 1 to Dec 31.
Post by: trophyelk6x6 on February 19, 2019, 09:53:10 AM
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Post by: MtnMuley on February 19, 2019, 02:33:26 PM
I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Post by: trophyelk6x6 on February 19, 2019, 02:50:51 PM
Ok boys which one of you won the sheep hunt on Saturday 😜
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Post by: Alchase on February 19, 2019, 05:47:43 PM
I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
Post by: trophyelk6x6 on February 19, 2019, 06:09:16 PM
Post by: jjhunter on February 19, 2019, 06:18:06 PM
how about the vendor who wasnt at the sheep draw? I think his buddy said I will call him he will be here in a minute and NO deal, they moved on. In person means in person
That was terrible!
Post by: idahohuntr on February 19, 2019, 06:49:00 PM
how about the vendor who wasnt at the sheep draw? I think his buddy said I will call him he will be here in a minute and NO deal, they moved on. In person means in person:yike:
I hope nobody told him afterwards!!
Post by: jjhunter on March 12, 2019, 08:31:33 PM
Post by: idaho guy on March 12, 2019, 09:26:30 PM
I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
I was wondering same thing I was there July of 2018 and it was great? What’s happening now?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
Post by: jackelope on March 14, 2019, 01:27:44 PM
I think all the gov tags are sold this year. Hopefully, we get to see some of the critters taken. I don’t remember seeing the deer posted on here from the last couple of years.
:yeah:
I hope so too........
Post by: Rainier10 on March 14, 2019, 01:30:40 PM
:yeah:I think all the gov tags are sold this year. Hopefully, we get to see some of the critters taken. I don’t remember seeing the deer posted on here from the last couple of years.
:yeah:
I hope so too........
Post by: bearpaw on March 15, 2019, 12:44:31 PM
:yeah:I think all the gov tags are sold this year. Hopefully, we get to see some of the critters taken. I don’t remember seeing the deer posted on here from the last couple of years.
:yeah:
I hope so too........
:yeah: love looking at whoppers...
Post by: Bob33 on March 15, 2019, 12:57:51 PM
I'm headed to South Africa in a couple months and am not duly concerned about my safety. I'll be met at the airport and escorted the entire time. We will be in remote areas with few people.I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
There have been recent rumblings that the government intends to confiscate land from whites but very little has happened.
I equate it somewhat to saying "I'm not going to Washington/California/Michigan/Washington DC...." because it's unsafe". Yes there are places not to go just about everywhere. To be candid there's probably a greater danger in driving from Washington to/from Colorado.
There are some great deals right now for African hunts.
Post by: teanawayslayer on March 15, 2019, 01:05:16 PM
buy the Eastside elk raffle Rick! Then we may get to see one big dead critter! :IBCOOL::yeah:I think all the gov tags are sold this year. Hopefully, we get to see some of the critters taken. I don’t remember seeing the deer posted on here from the last couple of years.
:yeah:
I hope so too........
Post by: idaho guy on March 15, 2019, 02:35:10 PM
I'm headed to South Africa in a couple months and am not duly concerned about my safety. I'll be met at the airport and escorted the entire time. We will be in remote areas with few people.I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
There have been recent rumblings that the government intends to confiscate land from whites but very little has happened.
I equate it somewhat to saying "I'm not going to Washington/California/Michigan/Washington DC...." because it's unsafe". Yes there are places not to go just about everywhere. To be candid there's probably a greater danger in driving from Washington to/from Colorado.
There are some great deals right now for African hunts.
:tup: thanks
Post by: MtnMuley on March 15, 2019, 06:14:41 PM
I'm headed to South Africa in a couple months and am not duly concerned about my safety. I'll be met at the airport and escorted the entire time. We will be in remote areas with few people.I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
There have been recent rumblings that the government intends to confiscate land from whites but very little has happened.
I equate it somewhat to saying "I'm not going to Washington/California/Michigan/Washington DC...." because it's unsafe". Yes there are places not to go just about everywhere. To be candid there's probably a greater danger in driving from Washington to/from Colorado.
There are some great deals right now for African hunts.
I know you think you're the biggest wealth of knowledge on this site, but if you're trying to retain credibility that driving from CO to WA is more dangerous than heading to hunt in Africa, then you've lost all respect from anybody with any knowledge. There's a reason that a high percentage of African hunt packages are selling at basically all time lows. Hell, I've seen several go without a single bid at numerous auctions. Definately a time to go if a guy feels he has a good hunt lined up, but as far as I'm concerned, you could give me any hunt over there for free and I will not go. :twocents:
Post by: teanawayslayer on March 15, 2019, 06:27:42 PM
I second that!I'm headed to South Africa in a couple months and am not duly concerned about my safety. I'll be met at the airport and escorted the entire time. We will be in remote areas with few people.I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
There have been recent rumblings that the government intends to confiscate land from whites but very little has happened.
I equate it somewhat to saying "I'm not going to Washington/California/Michigan/Washington DC...." because it's unsafe". Yes there are places not to go just about everywhere. To be candid there's probably a greater danger in driving from Washington to/from Colorado.
There are some great deals right now for African hunts.
I know you think you're the biggest wealth of knowledge on this site, but if you're trying to retain credibility that driving from CO to WA is more dangerous than heading to hunt in Africa, then you've lost all respect from anybody with any knowledge. There's a reason that a high percentage of African hunt packages are selling at basically all time lows. Hell, I've seen several go without a single bid at numerous auctions. Definately a time to go if a guy feels he has a good hunt lined up, but as far as I'm concerned, you could give me any hunt over there for free and I will not go. :twocents:
Post by: Bob33 on March 15, 2019, 06:44:42 PM
I don't want to thread jack this any further. There is risk everywhere. I've been to South Africa on multiple occasions and know many others who have without incident. If others feel differently I can respect that. Now back to our regularly scheduled program of Washington's governors tags. :tup:I'm headed to South Africa in a couple months and am not duly concerned about my safety. I'll be met at the airport and escorted the entire time. We will be in remote areas with few people.I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
There have been recent rumblings that the government intends to confiscate land from whites but very little has happened.
I equate it somewhat to saying "I'm not going to Washington/California/Michigan/Washington DC...." because it's unsafe". Yes there are places not to go just about everywhere. To be candid there's probably a greater danger in driving from Washington to/from Colorado.
There are some great deals right now for African hunts.
I know you think you're the biggest wealth of knowledge on this site, but if you're trying to retain credibility that driving from CO to WA is more dangerous than heading to hunt in Africa, then you've lost all respect from anybody with any knowledge. There's a reason that a high percentage of African hunt packages are selling at basically all time lows. Hell, I've seen several go without a single bid at numerous auctions. Definately a time to go if a guy feels he has a good hunt lined up, but as far as I'm concerned, you could give me any hunt over there for free and I will not go. :twocents:
Post by: huntnfmly on March 15, 2019, 06:51:12 PM
Awhile back I was watching an episode with Tom Miranda hunting in Africa and they were getting shot at and there was a bullet hole in the door of the truck they were riding in and the bottom of the seat frame he was sitting on that they showed.I second that!I'm headed to South Africa in a couple months and am not duly concerned about my safety. I'll be met at the airport and escorted the entire time. We will be in remote areas with few people.I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
There have been recent rumblings that the government intends to confiscate land from whites but very little has happened.
I equate it somewhat to saying "I'm not going to Washington/California/Michigan/Washington DC...." because it's unsafe". Yes there are places not to go just about everywhere. To be candid there's probably a greater danger in driving from Washington to/from Colorado.
There are some great deals right now for African hunts.
I know you think you're the biggest wealth of knowledge on this site, but if you're trying to retain credibility that driving from CO to WA is more dangerous than heading to hunt in Africa, then you've lost all respect from anybody with any knowledge. There's a reason that a high percentage of African hunt packages are selling at basically all time lows. Hell, I've seen several go without a single bid at numerous auctions. Definately a time to go if a guy feels he has a good hunt lined up, but as far as I'm concerned, you could give me any hunt over there for free and I will not go. :twocents:
Sorry but no thank you
Post by: jackelope on March 15, 2019, 06:52:00 PM
I'm headed to South Africa in a couple months and am not duly concerned about my safety. I'll be met at the airport and escorted the entire time. We will be in remote areas with few people.I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
There have been recent rumblings that the government intends to confiscate land from whites but very little has happened.
I equate it somewhat to saying "I'm not going to Washington/California/Michigan/Washington DC...." because it's unsafe". Yes there are places not to go just about everywhere. To be candid there's probably a greater danger in driving from Washington to/from Colorado.
There are some great deals right now for African hunts.
I know you think you're the biggest wealth of knowledge on this site, but if you're trying to retain credibility that driving from CO to WA is more dangerous than heading to hunt in Africa, then you've lost all respect from anybody with any knowledge. There's a reason that a high percentage of African hunt packages are selling at basically all time lows. Hell, I've seen several go without a single bid at numerous auctions. Definately a time to go if a guy feels he has a good hunt lined up, but as far as I'm concerned, you could give me any hunt over there for free and I will not go. :twocents:
What’s the reason for the attempted insults? Totally uncalled for.
I’ve been to several banquets/auctions/fundraisers in the last several years including 2 this year and have always been shocked at how low Africa hunts go for. Low prices don’t seem like they’re new to me. Maybe I’m hanging with the wrong crowd.
Post by: Rainier10 on March 15, 2019, 07:11:13 PM
maybe rather than ripping a guy that is offering up his opinion of Africa and his upcoming trip you could give an answer to the question that was posed to you. Elaborate on what’s wrong in Africa? Hopefully you have some personally experience on the dubject. You obviously have a different opinion. Follow question would be have you been to Africa and decided to not make a return trip like the guy is who’s credibility you are challenging?I'm headed to South Africa in a couple months and am not duly concerned about my safety. I'll be met at the airport and escorted the entire time. We will be in remote areas with few people.I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
There have been recent rumblings that the government intends to confiscate land from whites but very little has happened.
I equate it somewhat to saying "I'm not going to Washington/California/Michigan/Washington DC...." because it's unsafe". Yes there are places not to go just about everywhere. To be candid there's probably a greater danger in driving from Washington to/from Colorado.
There are some great deals right now for African hunts.
I know you think you're the biggest wealth of knowledge on this site, but if you're trying to retain credibility that driving from CO to WA is more dangerous than heading to hunt in Africa, then you've lost all respect from anybody with any knowledge. There's a reason that a high percentage of African hunt packages are selling at basically all time lows. Hell, I've seen several go without a single bid at numerous auctions. Definately a time to go if a guy feels he has a good hunt lined up, but as far as I'm concerned, you could give me any hunt over there for free and I will not go. :twocents:
Post by: Dan-o on March 15, 2019, 07:19:58 PM
Kind of like the U.S. Some places are more dangerous to walk around than others.
But now I'm too scared to drive to Colorado.
Post by: jackelope on March 15, 2019, 07:35:41 PM
Last I looked, Africa was a pretty big place.
Kind of like the U.S. Some places are more dangerous to walk around than others.
But now I'm too scared to drive to Colorado.
Cyclone bombs.
Post by: MtnMuley on March 15, 2019, 07:56:21 PM
I'm headed to South Africa in a couple months and am not duly concerned about my safety. I'll be met at the airport and escorted the entire time. We will be in remote areas with few people.I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
There have been recent rumblings that the government intends to confiscate land from whites but very little has happened.
I equate it somewhat to saying "I'm not going to Washington/California/Michigan/Washington DC...." because it's unsafe". Yes there are places not to go just about everywhere. To be candid there's probably a greater danger in driving from Washington to/from Colorado.
There are some great deals right now for African hunts.
I know you think you're the biggest wealth of knowledge on this site, but if you're trying to retain credibility that driving from CO to WA is more dangerous than heading to hunt in Africa, then you've lost all respect from anybody with any knowledge. There's a reason that a high percentage of African hunt packages are selling at basically all time lows. Hell, I've seen several go without a single bid at numerous auctions. Definately a time to go if a guy feels he has a good hunt lined up, but as far as I'm concerned, you could give me any hunt over there for free and I will not go. :twocents:
What’s the reason for the attempted insults? Totally uncalled for.
I’ve been to several banquets/auctions/fundraisers in the last several years including 2 this year and have always been shocked at how low Africa hunts go for. Low prices don’t seem like they’re new to me. Maybe I’m hanging with the wrong crowd.
Just making sure I respond to his comments like he does to mine. Go pretent to be the boss to somebody else who might care Jack :tup:
Post by: MtnMuley on March 15, 2019, 08:12:41 PM
Post by: idahohuntr on March 15, 2019, 08:27:46 PM
My experience is similar - I think the reason they go for lower prices is the logistics, time and cost to get there are not insignificant. So when folks show up to the banquet, its not a big pool of buyers who are prepared to commit to traveling to Africa. As far as the danger...I'll take the word of folks with actual experience.I'm headed to South Africa in a couple months and am not duly concerned about my safety. I'll be met at the airport and escorted the entire time. We will be in remote areas with few people.I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
There have been recent rumblings that the government intends to confiscate land from whites but very little has happened.
I equate it somewhat to saying "I'm not going to Washington/California/Michigan/Washington DC...." because it's unsafe". Yes there are places not to go just about everywhere. To be candid there's probably a greater danger in driving from Washington to/from Colorado.
There are some great deals right now for African hunts.
I know you think you're the biggest wealth of knowledge on this site, but if you're trying to retain credibility that driving from CO to WA is more dangerous than heading to hunt in Africa, then you've lost all respect from anybody with any knowledge. There's a reason that a high percentage of African hunt packages are selling at basically all time lows. Hell, I've seen several go without a single bid at numerous auctions. Definately a time to go if a guy feels he has a good hunt lined up, but as far as I'm concerned, you could give me any hunt over there for free and I will not go. :twocents:
What’s the reason for the attempted insults? Totally uncalled for.
I’ve been to several banquets/auctions/fundraisers in the last several years including 2 this year and have always been shocked at how low Africa hunts go for. Low prices don’t seem like they’re new to me. Maybe I’m hanging with the wrong crowd.
Post by: jackelope on March 15, 2019, 08:50:14 PM
I'm headed to South Africa in a couple months and am not duly concerned about my safety. I'll be met at the airport and escorted the entire time. We will be in remote areas with few people.I couldn't believe how cheap the African Hunts sold for at the Friday "Day" auction. A couple Tahr hunts were deals also. That was tempting, friday and saturday night auctions were out of my league LOL. Seen Donald Trump Jr walking around the show as casual as anyone else.
Africa is a mess right now. No way I'd be headed that way to hunt.
Mntmuley
Can you elaborate?
What is going on making Africa a mess?
There have been recent rumblings that the government intends to confiscate land from whites but very little has happened.
I equate it somewhat to saying "I'm not going to Washington/California/Michigan/Washington DC...." because it's unsafe". Yes there are places not to go just about everywhere. To be candid there's probably a greater danger in driving from Washington to/from Colorado.
There are some great deals right now for African hunts.
I know you think you're the biggest wealth of knowledge on this site, but if you're trying to retain credibility that driving from CO to WA is more dangerous than heading to hunt in Africa, then you've lost all respect from anybody with any knowledge. There's a reason that a high percentage of African hunt packages are selling at basically all time lows. Hell, I've seen several go without a single bid at numerous auctions. Definately a time to go if a guy feels he has a good hunt lined up, but as far as I'm concerned, you could give me any hunt over there for free and I will not go. :twocents:
What’s the reason for the attempted insults? Totally uncalled for.
I’ve been to several banquets/auctions/fundraisers in the last several years including 2 this year and have always been shocked at how low Africa hunts go for. Low prices don’t seem like they’re new to me. Maybe I’m hanging with the wrong crowd.
Just making sure I respond to his comments like he does to mine. Go pretent to be the boss to somebody else who might care Jack :tup:
Wow.
Wasn’t really trying to boss anyone, not that I could if I wanted to. Just saying the insults are totally uncalled for.
Post by: MtnMuley on March 15, 2019, 09:01:23 PM
Post by: emac on March 15, 2019, 10:10:45 PM
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Post by: MtnMuley on March 15, 2019, 10:12:28 PM
Post by: huntnphool on March 15, 2019, 10:20:42 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on March 16, 2019, 04:11:12 AM
Back to topic, it's hard for guys to post pics of these Gov Tag bucks when tags don't even get notched. Hell, when was the last time the muley tag saw a knife... . 2016? :chuckle: