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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: jeffrey vegas on June 29, 2022, 06:02:27 PM
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anyone know when leftover multi seaeson tags will be available
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I asked WDFW the question a few days ago.
Got this back: Thank you for contacting the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
There is a possibility that there won't be leftovers. Last year it was in August.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at 360.902.2464.
Thank You,
Moani
WDFW Licensing Division
Customer Service Specialist
360.902.2464
Website: wdfw.wa.gov
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anyone know when leftover multi seaeson tags will be available
I believe people have till July 31 to buy them, then with elk, they’ll go down the line and call those peeps to see if they want them. Deer is different, maybe on sale aug 10th
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I'll be trying to buy a left over deer permit.
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thanks for the info
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I'll be trying to buy a left over deer permit.
You should just concentrate on that Goat and leave the deer to the rest of us :chuckle:
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Moani
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I was selected for multi season deer but I will not be buying it.
So there’s 1
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I’ll be giving an elk tag back. Anybody know if I can buy it then return it to keep my points? :chuckle:
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I’ll be giving an elk tag back. Anybody know if I can buy it then return it to keep my points? :chuckle:
MW, if you're not going to purchase the multi-season tag you drew, you will get your points back. Just need to call WDFW and they'll work it for you over the phone. It only took a day or two and my points came back (I can't take advantage of the MS elk tag I drew with other state successful draws getting priority).
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Do you have to PURCHASE the multi season tag in order to apply for different weapon type special hunts? Or are people just waiting until special draws come out to actually purchase their multi?
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I’ll be giving an elk tag back. Anybody know if I can buy it then return it to keep my points? :chuckle:
MW, if you're not going to purchase the multi-season tag you drew, you will get your points back. Just need to call WDFW and they'll work it for you over the phone. It only took a day or two and my points came back (I can't take advantage of the MS elk tag I drew with other state successful draws getting priority).
Oh dang, I was just joking that is pretty silly. But I guess if they're going to allow it I might as well...
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I’ll be giving an elk tag back. Anybody know if I can buy it then return it to keep my points? :chuckle:
MW, if you're not going to purchase the multi-season tag you drew, you will get your points back. Just need to call WDFW and they'll work it for you over the phone. It only took a day or two and my points came back (I can't take advantage of the MS elk tag I drew with other state successful draws getting priority).
Wow points returned for multi? Another great move for the bird watching dept
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I’ll be giving an elk tag back. Anybody know if I can buy it then return it to keep my points? :chuckle:
MW, if you're not going to purchase the multi-season tag you drew, you will get your points back. Just need to call WDFW and they'll work it for you over the phone. It only took a day or two and my points came back (I can't take advantage of the MS elk tag I drew with other state successful draws getting priority).
Here’s the response I got. Guess it just depends on who you deal with and whether any of them know what the heck is going on
Thank you for contacting the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Since the Multi-Season drawings are for a tag and not a permit, they do not qualify for the point restoration. Since the special hunt permits are not tags, they may be returned to the Wildlife Program, as those utilize the transport tags whether they are Multi-Season or General Season.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at 360.902.2464.
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Another money seeking ploy by the state.
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Do you have to PURCHASE the multi season tag in order to apply for different weapon type special hunts? Or are people just waiting until special draws come out to actually purchase their multi?
You have to purchase the multiseason tag before you can apply for different weapon type special hunts. Otherwise, you are limited to whatever tag you HAVE purchased, or if you have not yet purchased any tag, you can't apply for any hunts. I went through this the last couple years. Had to return my muzzleloader tag and purchase multiseason before other permit applications became available on my account.
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Anyone here of what the resale of un-purchased multi season tags is yet? I can’t find anything on their website.
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Everyone that drew them has To the end of the month to buy them still. So there should be an update that first week of August
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I was selected for multi season deer but I will not be buying it.
So there’s 1
That makes a least two. Wont buy mine either.
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I was selected for multi season deer but I will not be buying it.
So there’s 1
That makes a least two. Wont buy mine either.
so you're saying there's a chance?
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I have a feeling I’ll be buying a left over elk tag next week!!! :IBCOOL:
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Since I cant draw a MS elk tag, maybe I can luck into one on the leftover list. :bash:
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I'll be trying to buy a left over deer permit.
Same
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Just bought my deer tag last week. Kinda hope I don't get called for elk! You guys can have that one!
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I was selected for multi season deer but I will not be buying it.
So there’s 1
That makes a least two. Wont buy mine either.
so you're saying there's a chance?
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I'd take either or both .
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There will be at least 3 deer tags available
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I remembered to buy mine tonite...sorry guys
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Just called about availability of OTC MS tags not purchased before 31 Aug. I was told that they would not be selling them OTC this year, but instead will be notifying the hunters that did not draw - giving them a chance to purchase the MS tag based on the number they drew during the original draw for tags. Sounds like every applicant drew a number and then the original "selected" hunters had the opportunity to buy the tag up till the end of August. Any remaining/unpurchased tags will be then made available (by email contact) based on each hunter's draw number, until all the tags are sold or there are no more hunters desiring to buy it. :bdid:
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Just called about availability of OTC MS tags not purchased before 31 Aug. I was told that they would not be selling them OTC this year, but instead will be notifying the hunters that did not draw - giving them a chance to purchase the MS tag based on the number they drew during the original draw for tags. Sounds like every applicant drew a number and then the original "selected" hunters had the opportunity to buy the tag up till the end of August. Any remaining/unpurchased tags will be then made available (by email contact) based on each hunter's draw number, until all the tags are sold or there are no more hunters desiring to buy it. :bdid:
The deadline was July 31. I like the new (not new) way they are doing this, takes away the chit show of trying to buy an elk tag in .5 seconds. I had 11 points and didn’t draw an ms elk, I just have to hope I’m in line to get an email saying I’m next in line. Figure all the elk ms tags will be gone by next week.
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I just hope I get a MS deer tag.
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I just hope I get a MS deer tag.
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You can have mine. Didnt buy the tag this year.
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I just hope I get a MS deer tag.
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:yeah:
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I just hope I get a MS deer tag.
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You can have mine. Didnt buy the tag this year.
I didn't by mine or my kid's, so two more on the market.
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Honestly, why do they even have a quota on the ms tags? At least for deer. Make them otc and a deadline to buy by March or April.
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didnt buy mine either
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I guess I'm the odd one here. Normally hunt archery east, but boughtnew property on the Westside with an elk herd that wanders through occasionally. Hoping for any elk on the east side with my bow or a 3x or better in the Satsop unit.
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Good luck
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Honestly, why do they even have a quota on the ms tags? At least for deer. Make them otc and a deadline to buy by March or April.
:yeah: - that would make logical sense but thats not how we do things around here
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Honestly, why do they even have a quota on the ms tags? At least for deer. Make them otc and a deadline to buy by March or April.
They make too much money off of permit applications.
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Just called about availability of OTC MS tags not purchased before 31 Aug. I was told that they would not be selling them OTC this year, but instead will be notifying the hunters that did not draw - giving them a chance to purchase the MS tag based on the number they drew during the original draw for tags. Sounds like every applicant drew a number and then the original "selected" hunters had the opportunity to buy the tag up till the end of August. Any remaining/unpurchased tags will be then made available (by email contact) based on each hunter's draw number, until all the tags are sold or there are no more hunters desiring to buy it. :bdid:
for deer and elk ?
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How do you figure out what number in line you might be and how many are left to see how close you might be?
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I was told the same thing they will be calling next people inline that applied ; my problem with this and the special hints is how do you know where u are in that line up ????
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Well I sure hope they leave a message..
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Well I sure hope they leave a message..
it will be by email
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I just looked up 2021 draw results for MS deer - holy cow i didnt realize the odds had gone down so much. Used to be a for sure thing and now its almost 1 out of 3. I was somewhat hopeful on getting my name drawn in the second drawing but not so much anymore....
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:chuckle: I'm a proud supporter of WDFW's permit application system. :tup:
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I am 100% for WDFW charging up front the full cost for the multi season tags when you buy the permit application and if not drawn you get refunded the tag cost. Weeds out everyone who isn't really serious about wanting a multi season tag. I'm talking about the same couple thousand guys who don't buy their tags every year they're drawn... Other states do this with certain tags and it works great for the guys who are serious about it.
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:yeah:
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I am 100% for WDFW charging up front the full cost for the multi season tags when you buy the permit application and if not drawn you get refunded the tag cost. Weeds out everyone who isn't really serious about wanting a multi season tag. I'm talking about the same couple thousand guys who don't buy their tags every year they're drawn... Other states do this with certain tags and it works great for the guys who are serious about it.
Even while paying for a family of 4 tags I fully support this !
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I am 100% for WDFW charging up front the full cost for the multi season tags when you buy the permit application and if not drawn you get refunded the tag cost. Weeds out everyone who isn't really serious about wanting a multi season tag. I'm talking about the same couple thousand guys who don't buy their tags every year they're drawn... Other states do this with certain tags and it works great for the guys who are serious about it.
I'm for this too. Like Montana.
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When do we think they will let everyone know?
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According the regs it’s like it has been in the past
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According the regs it’s like it has been in the past
I personally spoke to them and they acknowledged that is what is published. Last week they were testing the system and there is a malfunction. They could not get the system to stop selling tags when the remaining number of available tags was up. The decision was made last week after not being able to resolve it that they would have to release the tags to the next in line. They will take all the X number of remaining tags and offer them to the next X number of remaining people. Those people have 1 week to buy. Then the next X number of remaining tags to the next X number of people in line. They intend to do this every week of the deer seasons until all tags are sold.
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According the regs it’s like it has been in the past
I personally spoke to them and they acknowledged that is what is published. Last week they were testing the system and there is a malfunction. They could not get the system to stop selling tags when the remaining number of available tags was up. The decision was made last week after not being able to resolve it that they would have to release the tags to the next in line. They will take all the X number of remaining tags and offer them to the next X number of remaining people. Those people have 1 week to buy. Then the next X number of remaining tags to the next X number of people in line. They intend to do this every week of the deer seasons until all tags are sold.
jesus how is it in this state of all with all the tech and money that a computer system is junk ?? Every year it’s something with their “system “
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I am 100% for WDFW charging up front the full cost for the multi season tags when you buy the permit application and if not drawn you get refunded the tag cost. Weeds out everyone who isn't really serious about wanting a multi season tag. I'm talking about the same couple thousand guys who don't buy their tags every year they're drawn... Other states do this with certain tags and it works great for the guys who are serious about it.
Even while paying for a family of 4 tags I fully support this !
How do we bring this up to them? Is it something we can actually make happen? I'm not familiar with how changing these types of things goes.
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I am 100% for WDFW charging up front the full cost for the multi season tags when you buy the permit application and if not drawn you get refunded the tag cost. Weeds out everyone who isn't really serious about wanting a multi season tag. I'm talking about the same couple thousand guys who don't buy their tags every year they're drawn... Other states do this with certain tags and it works great for the guys who are serious about it.
Even while paying for a family of 4 tags I fully support this !
How do we bring this up to them? Is it something we can actually make happen? I'm not familiar with how changing these types of things goes.
Honestly I don’t know but I want to find out as well
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You can start by sending these guys emails with your ideas, I did already on improving odds, one guy responded and didn’t agree w me. Mick Cope, Eric Gardner, and the director. Just add a (.) between first and last name the @ then dfw.wa.gov
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They wont do anything that loses them .50 cents.
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According the regs it’s like it has been in the past
I personally spoke to them and they acknowledged that is what is published. Last week they were testing the system and there is a malfunction. They could not get the system to stop selling tags when the remaining number of available tags was up. The decision was made last week after not being able to resolve it that they would have to release the tags to the next in line. They will take all the X number of remaining tags and offer them to the next X number of remaining people. Those people have 1 week to buy. Then the next X number of remaining tags to the next X number of people in line. They intend to do this every week of the deer seasons until all tags are sold.
Do you know if they're going to call or email? Probably.not snail mail.
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I was told by email.
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Well it is what it is , it would be nice to have a idea what number you’re though to have a idea
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I was told by email.
Ahh so you were contacted already? Or you have been contacted by email in the past? I didn’t think they were telling people till next week
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I was told by email.
Ahh so you were contacted already? Or you have been contacted by email in the past? I didn’t think they were telling people till next week
shanequa told me next week some time, by email.
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What a joke, I'm currently waiting to make plans for if I get multi or not relating to time off and elk season.. was planning on walking in, hopefully buying multi tag and requesting time off.. now I'm waiting weeks on end to choose between muzzy or modern for blackies. In fact this makes no sense there going to wait through archery to determine you have now been given the opportunity to buy multi tags.. sounds fishy
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According the regs it’s like it has been in the past
I personally spoke to them and they acknowledged that is what is published. Last week they were testing the system and there is a malfunction. They could not get the system to stop selling tags when the remaining number of available tags was up. The decision was made last week after not being able to resolve it that they would have to release the tags to the next in line. They will take all the X number of remaining tags and offer them to the next X number of remaining people. Those people have 1 week to buy. Then the next X number of remaining tags to the next X number of people in line. They intend to do this every week of the deer seasons until all tags are sold.
Do you know if they're going to call or email? Probably.not snail mail.
I spoke with them at length. It will be by email.
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As I mentioned, I spoke with WDFW at length on this. My primary concern was they published one process and changed to another after the special permit draw. I, like many others, based my entire deer special permit application strategy on what they had published and knowing that if I was in line on time, there’s was nearly a 100% chance I could buy a leftover multiseason deer tag OTC. I have a pretty premier summer buck spot that I “pay” for with immense tractor work and other help through the year. I have been hunting for years on this spot with a Sep archery tag and I’ve already done the brush work with the tractor, set the blind up, etc… I’ve hunted this spot long enough to know that after about the 3rd week in September all the bucks disappear. This year I bought and applied for rifle special hunts in dream units after not getting drawn for a multiseason deer tag because I knew I could buy one if I got in line early. To change it after the draw feels like a bait and switch. I would have bought archery if they had tested their system, discovered this problem earlier, and announced the change earlier. Now they are saying it may be after the archery season is over before they sell all the multiseason tags based on the process I layer out in an earlier post. Pretty ticked by this.
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As I mentioned, I spoke with WDFW at length on this. My primary concern was they published one process and changed to another after the special permit draw. I, like many others, based my entire deer special permit application strategy on what they had published and knowing that if I was in line on time, there’s was nearly a 100% chance I could buy a leftover multiseason deer tag OTC. I have a pretty premier summer buck spot that I “pay” for with immense tractor work and other help through the year. I have been hunting for years on this spot with a Sep archery tag and I’ve already done the brush work with the tractor, set the blind up, etc… I’ve hunted this spot long enough to know that after about the 3rd week in September all the bucks disappear. This year I bought and applied for rifle special hunts in dream units after not getting drawn for a multiseason deer tag because I knew I could buy one if I got in line early. To change it after the draw feels like a bait and switch. I would have bought archery if they had tested their system, discovered this problem earlier, and announced the change earlier. Now they are saying it may be after the archery season is over before they sell all the multiseason tags based on the process I layer out in an earlier post. Pretty ticked by this.
I'm in the same boat - didnt draw multi season and went with modern rifle to try and cash in some points. Didnt draw anything and in setting up game cams this year for elk, stumbled into a stomper blacktail that I now cant get a tag for unless my number is called. He'll be gone before september even ends...
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I am 100% for WDFW charging up front the full cost for the multi season tags when you buy the permit application and if not drawn you get refunded the tag cost. Weeds out everyone who isn't really serious about wanting a multi season tag. I'm talking about the same couple thousand guys who don't buy their tags every year they're drawn... Other states do this with certain tags and it works great for the guys who are serious about it.
I'd be for it after they do it for OIL tags.
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Go to a dealer and swap your tag. You just have to do it before the season starts.
As I mentioned, I spoke with WDFW at length on this. My primary concern was they published one process and changed to another after the special permit draw. I, like many others, based my entire deer special permit application strategy on what they had published and knowing that if I was in line on time, there’s was nearly a 100% chance I could buy a leftover multiseason deer tag OTC. I have a pretty premier summer buck spot that I “pay” for with immense tractor work and other help through the year. I have been hunting for years on this spot with a Sep archery tag and I’ve already done the brush work with the tractor, set the blind up, etc… I’ve hunted this spot long enough to know that after about the 3rd week in September all the bucks disappear. This year I bought and applied for rifle special hunts in dream units after not getting drawn for a multiseason deer tag because I knew I could buy one if I got in line early. To change it after the draw feels like a bait and switch. I would have bought archery if they had tested their system, discovered this problem earlier, and announced the change earlier. Now they are saying it may be after the archery season is over before they sell all the multiseason tags based on the process I layer out in an earlier post. Pretty ticked by this.
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Go to a dealer and swap your tag. You just have to do it before the season starts.
You can't swap tags if you applied for special permits.
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Go to a dealer and swap your tag. You just have to do it before the season starts.
You can't swap tags if you applied for special permits.
:yeah: it seems every year we clarify that, lol.
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Im for paying for it up front and they also dont need to give people almost 4 months to buy the dumb permit. Give them a month to purchase after the last day to submit permits and this could all happen months earlier.
Agreed. This is insane. How many times will they have to draw to sell out the tags? Seems like it could be into hunting season. Then at that point how many people would even want it? I would happily pay up front and let the state collect the interest while they hold my money.
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Im for paying for it up front and they also dont need to give people almost 4 months to buy the dumb permit. Give them a month to purchase after the last day to submit permits and this could all happen months earlier.
Agreed. This is insane. How many times will they have to draw to sell out the tags? Seems like it could be into hunting season. Then at that point how many people would even want it? I would happily pay up front and let the state collect the interest while they hold my money.
exactly ! Like other states pay all up front and if you don’t draw you get a refund, weeds out the iffy people
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You would think that because they had to change the game on all of us with no notice they’d hurry up and start running the leftover draws.
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You would think that because they had to change the game on all of us with no notice they’d hurry up and start running the leftover draws.
Don’t hold your breath , the system before worked just fine
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Check your email for the next couple on how it’s going to go
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Aug. 9, 2022
Media contact: Sam Montgomery, 360-688-0721
Licensing Customer Service, 360-902-2464
125 surplus elk, 2,413 deer multi-season tags awarded this month
OLYMPIA Hunters who bought a multi-season permit application for elk or deer earlier this year, but were not selected in the April drawing, may be one of the additional people who will be selected for surplus elk or deer multi-season tags.
Unlike past years, deer tags will be offered to the next in line hunters, instead of being sold over-the-counter.
Just like last year, well offer eligible hunters a leftover multi-season elk tag by selecting hunters sequentially from the April draw list, and we will use the same process for deer this year," said Peter Vernie, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) licensing division manager.
The remaining 125 elk and 2,413 deer multi-season tag winners will receive an email from WDFW notifying them that they are eligible to buy a multi-season elk tag. Hunters will have 10 days to buy a tag if they are selected. Hunters can buy licenses online, at an authorized WDFW license dealer, or at a WDFW regional office or headquarters in Olympia.
"Because winners will be notified by email, we advise you to make sure your email address is correct in the WILD System," added Vernie.
Multi-season deer tags are $139.10, and multi-season elk tags are $182. Tag costs are the same for residents and non-residents. There is no purchase deadline for elk or deer multi-season tags.
Hunters who purchase a second-chance multi-season tag do not use points in their multi-season deer or elk special hunt application categories.
Hunters with multi-season tags can hunt all three weapon choices (modern firearm, muzzleloader, archery), season permitting.
WDFW works to preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
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WDFW works to preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
This parts hilarious! :bash:
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The delay in releasing these tags is very frustrating. People plan vacation time around these tags and not knowing is a....challenge. I am assuming they haven't released the first batch as no one has shared that they received an email yet.
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My buddy logged into his account this morning and it showed selected for deer.
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Thanks for the update. It appears I may be out of luck this year....just checked....not selected. That barstool in the loser lounge is well used by me.

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My buddy logged into his account this morning and it showed selected for deer.
maybe if i keep hitting refresh the rest of the day mine will magically go from not selected to selected....lol *sigh*
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He never got an email tho
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Are you saying there is still a chance?...lol. I'm going with the refresh frequently plan...

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I just got on my account and it show selected for deer.. I have not received an email.
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Sweet, mine says selected for elk!! No email yet, prob just in the process, glad I brought my elk tag in today to exchange it!!
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Are you looking in special hunts?
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Will points be restored if I don’t pick my deer up I’ve already got Montana deer Idaho elk?
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I just got on my account and it show selected for deer.. I have not received an email.
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Are you looking in special hunts?
It's on my special hunt results page, It's legit, just have to wait a little bit more. should be today and even if it's after wdfw business hours the vendors can still call to void your current tag. :tup:
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Multi season deer!
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Still not selected! This really sucks! Hopefully I fair better on round 2 of this BS. 10 days to purchase the tag is way too long.
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I had no idea it was going to be a draw for leftover tags. I was expecting to just be able to buy a left over like years previous. Still shows not selected for deer. Very mad at myself for nit realizing this. I would have bought a modern tag to guarantee I can hunt with my son and put in for diff special hunts. Boooooo
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My 2 man group selected for deer. no email.
How long do we have to go in and buy it?
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I had no idea it was going to be a draw for leftover tags. I was expecting to just be able to buy a left over like years previous. Still shows not selected for deer. Very mad at myself for nit realizing this. I would have bought a modern tag to guarantee I can hunt with my son and put in for diff special hunts. Boooooo
They just informed us this week. From what I hear it's because they couldn't get their system to work. Worst Department of Fish and Wildlife
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I had no idea it was going to be a draw for leftover tags. I was expecting to just be able to buy a left over like years previous. Still shows not selected for deer. Very mad at myself for nit realizing this. I would have bought a modern tag to guarantee I can hunt with my son and put in for diff special hunts. Boooooo
They just informed us this week. From what I hear it's because they couldn't get their system to work. Worst Department of Fish and Wildlife
I think they just took the next people in line from the original draw order. Not a new draw.
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I got one
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Yep
I had no idea it was going to be a draw for leftover tags. I was expecting to just be able to buy a left over like years previous. Still shows not selected for deer. Very mad at myself for nit realizing this. I would have bought a modern tag to guarantee I can hunt with my son and put in for diff special hunts. Boooooo
They just informed us this week. From what I hear it's because they couldn't get their system to work. Worst Department of Fish and Wildlife
I think they just took the next people in line from the original draw order. Not a new draw.
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My 2 man group selected for deer. no email.
How long do we have to go in and buy it?
You have 10 days to buy it. Should be 5
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Or less
My 2 man group selected for deer. no email.
How long do we have to go in and buy it?
You have 10 days to buy it. Should be 5
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I dont have obe :bash: :bash:. So what happens when 1/3 of the 2400 leftover tags are leftover????? :dunno:
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Same process until they are all sold in December
I dont have obe :bash: :bash:. So what happens when 1/3 of the 2400 leftover tags are leftover????? :dunno:
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The worst part is them claiming there doing this so people don't congregate in stores to justify it.. like 3 years to late
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The worst part is them claiming there doing this so people don't congregate in stores to justify it.. like 3 years to late
Where did they say that ? Everyone I know was told was due to a change to there computer system and making it easier in the long run
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My wife tried a couple spots and couldn’t buy the multi season tag. You might wait a few days just to avoid frustration.
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The worst part is them claiming there doing this so people don't congregate in stores to justify it.. like 3 years to late
Where did they say that ? Everyone I know was told was due to a change to there computer system and making it easier in the long run
In the email the sent me,
The existing official Multi-season draw list is being used to select those who will get the chance to buy the remaining tags in order to prevent large gatherings at retail locations.
It doesn't mention anything about going back on sale in 10 days either
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I got a deer tag
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The worst part is them claiming there doing this so people don't congregate in stores to justify it.. like 3 years to late
Where did they say that ? Everyone I know was told was due to a change to there computer system and making it easier in the long run
In the email the sent me,
The existing official Multi-season draw list is being used to select those who will get the chance to buy the remaining tags in order to prevent large gatherings at retail locations.
It doesn't mention anything about going back on sale in 10 days either
Well I guess I don’t have to worry since I got one then, I’m sure if there are any left they’ll do same thing again as they don’t like to leave money on the table
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Any minute now!
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Still not selected! This really sucks! Hopefully I fair better on round 2 of this BS. 10 days to purchase the tag is way too long.
Same here. Not selected twice in 1 year. I’m on a roll!
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Congrats to those that got one! Hopefully, the rest of us will get lucky prior to the start of archery.
With the gas prices so high I highly recommend about 2400 of you skip the multi season so I can get one.
Worst case scenario I will be the camera man for my hunting buddies. Capturing their "almost got a shot" moments should be fun.
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Just got the email.
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Got the email, gives me 10 days to buy the deer tag which I wont. Way way too many of them available, they just keep on going for the money, to hell with the deer herds.
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I got a deer tag
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That was the one I could have bought but I knew you wanted it more. No need to thank me just a couple packages of backstraps will do. :chuckle:
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Got the email, gives me 10 days to buy the deer tag which I wont. Way way too many of them available, they just keep on going for the money, to hell with the deer herds.
why put in for it if you have no intention of purchasing?
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I didnt get drawn for it but am now offered one of the leftovers. At the time I had intentions of purchasing it as I have ever since theyve been available but since I didnt draw, like over 12000 others, I moved on, simple as that. Not that it should matter to anyone else, or is it anyone elses business.
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Just curious...anyone know how many people applied for multi season deer this year?
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I put in for both deer and elk MS tags, got drawn for deer and bought it, did not get drawn for elk, did get drawn for an elk quality tag so if drawn the second time around for elk MS, I wouldn't buy it. Mostly because I don't know how I would explain to my wife I need to drop another $180, been a speedy last couple months.
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I got a deer tag
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That was the one I could have bought but I knew you wanted it more. No need to thank me just a couple packages of backstraps will do. :chuckle:
I appreciate it! 

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Just curious...anyone know how many people applied for multi season deer this year?
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I don't have a tag so I'm going with way to many people
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So true!
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Just logged into me teenage son's account, he got a MS leftover tag. He's stoked, plans to bowhunt deer in September for the 1st time. The MS tag is a clunky system, pre-paid tag/apps would be a better way to do it but the refund process would be a PIA. People's credit card accounts expire, and post mailing checks requires a lot of labor and postage. USPS loses checks, people think its junk mail when a refund is sent, etc. etc. I work in the outfitting business and refund checks never go as smooth as you wish it would. I can see users being more frustrated trying to get their $139 back haha. :chuckle:
I like the idea of the new system having a "2nd round" of winning applicants but they have some things to improve for sure.
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Just logged into me teenage son's account, he got a MS leftover tag. He's stoked, plans to bowhunt deer in September for the 1st time. The MS tag is a clunky system, pre-paid tag/apps would be a better way to do it but the refund process would be a PIA. People's credit card accounts expire, and post mailing checks requires a lot of labor and postage. USPS loses checks, people think its junk mail when a refund is sent, etc. etc. I work in the outfitting business and refund checks never go as smooth as you wish it would. I can see users being more frustrated trying to get their $139 back haha. :chuckle:
I like the idea of the new system having a "2nd round" of winning applicants but they have some things to improve for sure.
Other states do it without any issues. Credit cards would be refunded when the first draw is run, within the monthly billing statement.
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Just logged into me teenage son's account, he got a MS leftover tag. He's stoked, plans to bowhunt deer in September for the 1st time. The MS tag is a clunky system, pre-paid tag/apps would be a better way to do it but the refund process would be a PIA. People's credit card accounts expire, and post mailing checks requires a lot of labor and postage. USPS loses checks, people think its junk mail when a refund is sent, etc. etc. I work in the outfitting business and refund checks never go as smooth as you wish it would. I can see users being more frustrated trying to get their $139 back haha. :chuckle:
I like the idea of the new system having a "2nd round" of winning applicants but they have some things to improve for sure.
Did your son get an email or something saying he drew?
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Not yet, just logged in. There is no option to purchase online. My biggest frustration with the entire system is for those of us that chose our weapon type before the draw - it requires you to go down and forfeit your existing tag. It's been super frustrating as the clerk typically has no idea what to do. They often call Olympia and sort it out. I wish you could just buy it online, and agree to destroy your existing tag.
Just logged into me teenage son's account, he got a MS leftover tag. He's stoked, plans to bowhunt deer in September for the 1st time. The MS tag is a clunky system, pre-paid tag/apps would be a better way to do it but the refund process would be a PIA. People's credit card accounts expire, and post mailing checks requires a lot of labor and postage. USPS loses checks, people think its junk mail when a refund is sent, etc. etc. I work in the outfitting business and refund checks never go as smooth as you wish it would. I can see users being more frustrated trying to get their $139 back haha. :chuckle:
I like the idea of the new system having a "2nd round" of winning applicants but they have some things to improve for sure.
Did your son get an email or something saying he drew?
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Seem like if you apply for Multi, they should not send you your tag until after the draw.
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Seem like if you apply for Multi, they should not send you your tag until after the draw.
That’s a great idea
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Going in to exchange my elk tag here shortly! Another idea, I think if you draw a second chance tag, it should be half price since the biggest reason to buy these tags has expired.
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Going in to exchange my elk tag here shortly! Another idea, I think if you draw a second chance tag, it should be half price since the biggest reason to buy these tags has expired.
Well, you do get the bonus of a multi season tag without losing your points.
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Going in to exchange my elk tag here shortly! Another idea, I think if you draw a second chance tag, it should be half price since the biggest reason to buy these tags has expired.
sounds great but WDFW likes your money to much.
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Anybody having an issue purchasing a tag? My account says "Customer does not have an active, required certification: Hunters Education"
My brother is having the same problem purchasing his Multiseason tag
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Just bought mine in bonney lake at Fred meyer
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Just bought mine in bonney lake at Fred meyer
Just got mine and too. At sportsmen's warehouse
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As I mentioned, I spoke with WDFW at length on this. My primary concern was they published one process and changed to another after the special permit draw. I, like many others, based my entire deer special permit application strategy on what they had published and knowing that if I was in line on time, there’s was nearly a 100% chance I could buy a leftover multiseason deer tag OTC. I have a pretty premier summer buck spot that I “pay” for with immense tractor work and other help through the year. I have been hunting for years on this spot with a Sep archery tag and I’ve already done the brush work with the tractor, set the blind up, etc… I’ve hunted this spot long enough to know that after about the 3rd week in September all the bucks disappear. This year I bought and applied for rifle special hunts in dream units after not getting drawn for a multiseason deer tag because I knew I could buy one if I got in line early. To change it after the draw feels like a bait and switch. I would have bought archery if they had tested their system, discovered this problem earlier, and announced the change earlier. Now they are saying it may be after the archery season is over before they sell all the multiseason tags based on the process I layer out in an earlier post. Pretty ticked by this.
This is ridiculous and I don't see how it's legal. Like you, this significantly impacts my plans and I've invested time and money. Anyone know a good lawyer? This is a BIG deal and needs to be rectified.
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I talked to someone who said they are trying to get 2nd notice done by Sept. 1st. Not sure if that's possible? They could start notifying 2nd runner ups as soon as 1st choice declines. No draw involved. They already have the list of names in order. :dunno:
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Just bought mine in bonney lake at Fred meyer
Just got mine and too. At sportsmen's warehouse
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Do you have to pay cash? It’s been a long time since I bought a license in the store.
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Debit card, cash, check, maybe bitcoins. :dunno: :chuckle:
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Debit card, cash, check, maybe bitcoins. :dunno: :chuckle:
with inflation these days i believe they are accepting fingers and toes as well...maybe a first born :chuckle:
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I hope WDFW is being cautious with their wording.... To say they are "trying to get is done by Sept. 1" is disrespectful to the public they are paid to assist. I can't believe there is a justifiable reason why they won't be able to release the second list prior to 9/1. It can't be that complex...I really dislike being negative but this is bringing it out...
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Anybody having an issue purchasing a tag? My account says "Customer does not have an active, required certification: Hunters Education"
My brother is having the same problem purchasing his Multiseason tag
I am having that problem with second bear glad someone else is too

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I talked to someone who said they are trying to get 2nd notice done by Sept. 1st. Not sure if that's possible? They could start notifying 2nd runner ups as soon as 1st choice declines. No draw involved. They already have the list of names in order. :dunno:
Nothing like waiting until the last minute. What a joke.
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I talked to someone who said they are trying to get 2nd notice done by Sept. 1st. Not sure if that's possible? They could start notifying 2nd runner ups as soon as 1st choice declines. No draw involved. They already have the list of names in order. :dunno:
Nothing like waiting until the last minute. What a joke.
I don't think this end is the problem. I think too much time is given to purchase at the front end. You either buy it or you don't. Expecting to make vacation plans on a MS 2nd round is a bit of a stretch.
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Another way for the state to make money as a majority of the purchasers dont even take advantage of the permit :dunno:
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Run multi-season in January (or even December), they would get more money as people haven't spent it in other states. Then, run the regular permit draw later and people will still apply since they would look to upgrade or other species.
It's not hard to figure this stuff out if someone is so inclined. People want to hunt, they need to plan vacations, hotels, etc. It's not rocket science. Still farting around with a draw 3 weeks before the season starts does not help hunters.
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I talked to someone who said they are trying to get 2nd notice done by Sept. 1st. Not sure if that's possible? They could start notifying 2nd runner ups as soon as 1st choice declines. No draw involved. They already have the list of names in order. :dunno:
Nothing like waiting until the last minute. What a joke.
I don't think this end is the problem. I think too much time is given to purchase at the front end. You either buy it or you don't. Expecting to make vacation plans on a MS 2nd round is a bit of a stretch.
Agree 100%. No reason the deadline to buy should be run all the way out to July 31st. Especially if they’re going to drag their feet like this distributing the leftovers.
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I would for sure support a change. Either pay up front or give you two weeks to buy it before your name gets scratched and it's offered to the next guy in line.
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So the people who were drawn and then chose not to buy it and then turned around and bought it. That way do they retain their points?
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So the people who were drawn and then chose not to buy it and then turned around and bought it. That way do they retain their points?
If you got drawn the first time around then you lost your points anyway then you have until July 31st to buy it, if you dont buy it by then then you are out for good until next year.
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I emailed WDFW and it sounded like they're going to pull the next bunch of names on Monday.
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Believe it when I see it. Haha
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Thanks for sharing. Hope they really do release more tags Monday.
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Believe it when I see it. Haha
No joke!
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I was selected for multi season deer second chance. When I log in to buy online I can't add to cart and is saying I need to supply hunters education certification. it appears it says that for any hunt related items I could still purchase. I did the class a long time ago, why is it telling me this now? website problems? anyone else having this problem? I'll swing by a sportsman's warehouse tomorrow and purchase in store. hopefully don't have to try and find hunters ed certificate from 30 years ago...
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My brother and I both had this problem. A quick call to the wdfw fixed it. They had a glitch that erased the date on your certificate. They just need to put a date back into the system. The dealer can do it also but some don't want to.
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Run multi-season in January (or even December), they would get more money as people haven't spent it in other states. Then, run the regular permit draw later and people will still apply since they would look to upgrade or other species.
It's not hard to figure this stuff out if someone is so inclined. People want to hunt, they need to plan vacations, hotels, etc. It's not rocket science. Still farting around with a draw 3 weeks before the season starts does not help hunters.
Agree with you 100% but you know they don't really care about hunting. Too worried about saving the Orcas and salmon recovery which they are failing at. We all know how this state is failing with hunting and conservation. Issue is the wrong people are in charge.
There are some good opportunities out there that do not require special permits. A guy just has to get out there and figure it out, but the folks in charge making decisions are not helping. Not complaining or being negative, just facts.
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My brother and I both had this problem. A quick call to the wdfw fixed it. They had a glitch that erased the date on your certificate. They just need to put a date back into the system. The dealer can do it also but some don't want to.
thank you very much. I will give them a call.
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Instead of having to turn in your tag to buy the MS tag (which is very confusing for vendors...heck, when my son and I went to switch out his the store had to call "WDFW" to cancel the tag, but it wasn't WDFW but Outdoor Central instead and the lady on the phone asked to talk to my son to confirm his account...He tried answering her questions but things like phone and email asociated with his account, were my contacs as I created his account when he was 9...I grabbed the phone and told the lady that she was asking questions to a juvenile and I didnt appreciate it. She then asked me the same questions and I started asking her why she needed to "confirm his account" if he provided his tag to the vendor who called her, as it has his WILD ID on it and she can see he was drawn/selected the MS tag...she then released his original tag so we could buy the MS one...imagine if he was still 9!)...instead just pay the MS fee and print out the authorization just like the special permits and carry it with you...when checked by a Game Warden they can confirm the MS tag with the WILD ID...who cares if it says archery on it if its valid for MS....or better yet, make it a stamp like Idaho. Just buy a deer tag and pick the appropriate stamp for the season, then if drawn for MS you can purchase the MS stamp and the tag remains valid/the same...
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Yeah I agree with Grade. It's a very cumbersome way to do it. No reason one tag should have to be turned in and replaced with another one. Just have it show up on the hunting license (which is basically just a receipt) that the person paid for the Multi season option.
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I vote we go back to the days when a deer/elk tag in your pocket meant you could harvest a deer or elk with any weapon you chose to hunt with during the seasons.
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I agree the tag turning in has always seemed a hassle. I have never had to do it, but have heard enough horror stories. Its already complicated enough paying for a tag in the big game combo then not actually picking it up till you recieve multi results later.
It seems they could easily resolve it all by making the multi draw the price of the tag, and you get it or a refund. OR make it an OTC option with the 6.00 increase for the app fee. The numbers are high enough, IMO its already oversaturated to begin with. It would eliminate all the second draw and last minute hassle. If you want to spend money and buy it go ahead, if you want to save money that option is still available.
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Heck I have gotten a left over multi season tag in august twice now and both times I walked out with my original deer tag and multi season tag. They should really do the multi season draw in the spring and redraw before the general season long before people all ready purchase a tag. I bet this happens often from vendors that don’t know anything.
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Hoping round 2 of notifications happen today!!!
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Heck I have gotten a left over multi season tag in august twice now and both times I walked out with my original deer tag and multi season tag. They should really do the multi season draw in the spring and redraw before the general season long before people all ready purchase a tag. I bet this happens often from vendors that don’t know anything.
Why not just educate them and tell them hey I’m suppose to forfeit the old tag , so I doesn’t keep happening and people aren’t tempted to ya know do the wrong thing , I’m sure it’s a big part of why f&g have made system such a pain since some people are keeping both tags purposely or not still not helping
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Hoping round 2 of notifications happen today!!!
me too.
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I would bet all the elk are gone?
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I'm hoping "my" notification happens today
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I would bet all the elk are gone?
The HECK you say!!! I am sure they are going to offer me the last one this week. :tung:
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I would bet all the elk are gone?
I was watching Hunt fish nw show and they were talking about this there are 124 elk and a bunch of deer over 1200 I think that’s what they said multi season tags.they are going to be sending out emails to the people in line that put in for them and you have 10 days from the date of that email to respond
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I would bet all the elk are gone?
I was watching Hunt fish nw show and they were talking about this there are 124 elk and a bunch of deer over 1200 I think that’s what they said multi season tags.they are going to be sending out emails to the people in line that put in for them and you have 10 days from the date of that email to respond
Yup, got mine with the first notice.
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I would bet all the elk are gone?
I was watching Hunt fish nw show and they were talking about this there are 124 elk and a bunch of deer over 1200 I think that’s what they said multi season tags.they are going to be sending out emails to the people in line that put in for them and you have 10 days from the date of that email to respond
Yup, got mine with the first notice.
Nice good luck this season 👍
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There will be at least one deer multi season to offer on a second notice as I decided not to purchase. 10 day window expired yesterday
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So there is a chance

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Well another day wasted by Washington Destroys Fish and Wildlife
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Well another day wasted by Washington Destroys Fish and Wildlife
I’m assuming nobody got an email today for the 2nd round.
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What a saga this multi season draw has turned in to! Sorry for you guys trying to get a tag! I hope its back to first come first served next year!
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a week and a half until the season starts and they don't have it figured out. that's a government department for you.
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I was in Bass Pro on Saturday and today attempting to exchange my archery elk tag for a modern tag. Saturday and today they had to call were being told that I can’t exchange because I have multiseason tag.
Oh really??? No, I don’t have a multiseason elk tag. So they called a third time and finally got a real answer. That’s when I learned I can’t exchange my tag because I applied for special hunts (was not drawn) which really ticked me off.
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Is part of the problem people turning their tags back in or is it people puting in for it then decided not to buy them?
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Is part of the problem people turning their tags back in or is it people puting in for it then decided not to buy them?
my opinion is if you had to pay up front for it ( and any other special draw) that would cut half the people out from the get go . And the timing allowed to purchase is crazy long and people put it it off until the last minute to purchase or forget
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I was in Bass Pro on Saturday and today attempting to exchange my archery elk tag for a modern tag. Saturday and today they had to call were being told that I can’t exchange because I have multiseason tag.
Oh really??? No, I don’t have a multiseason elk tag. So they called a third time and finally got a real answer. That’s when I learned I can’t exchange my tag because I applied for special hunts (was not drawn) which really ticked me off.
Happened to me with deer too. Still waiting on this BS process to get a multi season.
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Wait,what? They won’t give the tags because you put in for special hunts? That should only matter if you’re exchanging for another weapon not multi season! You should probably call in yourself and get that clarified! I’m 90% sure that’s not right!
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Since the MS process is FUBAR I wanted to exchange my rifle tag for archery but I can't because I had applied for a special permit.
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I was in Bass Pro on Saturday and today attempting to exchange my archery elk tag for a modern tag. Saturday and today they had to call were being told that I can’t exchange because I have multiseason tag.
Oh really??? No, I don’t have a multiseason elk tag. So they called a third time and finally got a real answer. That’s when I learned I can’t exchange my tag because I applied for special hunts (was not drawn) which really ticked me off.
Its always been that way, if you apply for special permits for one weapon then you cant exchange it for another weapon if you werent drawn. H3ll, everyone would be doing that.
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I was in Bass Pro on Saturday and today attempting to exchange my archery elk tag for a modern tag. Saturday and today they had to call were being told that I can’t exchange because I have multiseason tag.
Oh really??? No, I don’t have a multiseason elk tag. So they called a third time and finally got a real answer. That’s when I learned I can’t exchange my tag because I applied for special hunts (was not drawn) which really ticked me off.
Its always been that way, if you apply for special permits for one weapon then you cant exchange it for another weapon if you werent drawn. H3ll, everyone would be doing that.
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Wait,what? They won’t give the tags because you put in for special hunts? That should only matter if you’re exchanging for another weapon not multi season! You should probably call in yourself and get that clarified! I’m 90% sure that’s not right!
Yes, I read it myself and I called them myself after I walked out of the store. It's definitely their policy.
I was in Bass Pro on Saturday and today attempting to exchange my archery elk tag for a modern tag. Saturday and today they had to call were being told that I can’t exchange because I have multiseason tag.
Oh really??? No, I don’t have a multiseason elk tag. So they called a third time and finally got a real answer. That’s when I learned I can’t exchange my tag because I applied for special hunts (was not drawn) which really ticked me off.
Its always been that way, if you apply for special permits for one weapon then you cant exchange it for another weapon if you werent drawn. H3ll, everyone would be doing that.
Yes, I agree and I learned it's historically been that way unless you apply for points only.
My issues with this instance is that the more than once, the W&F person on the phone told Bass Pro that I couldn't exchange because "he has a multiseason elk tag"....which I did not get selected for. Also the rules of having to make these choices months in advance leaves no room for major schedule changes in the future. Especially having paid up front for the applications.
In my mind it goes down like this:
Didn't get drawn? No problem.
Oh look, a business opportunity that takes up half the general archery season...let me go exchange for modern. Oh..I paid to apply for special hunts, didn't get drawn, and can't exchange? To me that's bad business. It's no fault of theirs that I have schedule change and WF doesn't loose revenue if I exchange a tag. The person at W&F that I spoke with said, "you applied for special hunts. we consider that use of the tag." My rhetorical question is, "How does that help manage wildlife?"
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Another day pissed away! :bash:
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No drawing today? Is there any site that shows when the drawings will be
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I called today to ask and the lady I spoke with said “ she knew there would be a 2nd drawing but not sure when or how many tags were even available still “.. typical
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Not a peep. But I was told last week that it was going to be yesterday.
No drawing today? Is there any site that shows when the drawings will be
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I called today to ask and the lady I spoke with said “ she knew there would be a 2nd drawing but not sure when or how many tags were even available still “.. typical
It’s not like seasons open in a week…
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Wait,what? They won’t give the tags because you put in for special hunts? That should only matter if you’re exchanging for another weapon not multi season! You should probably call in yourself and get that clarified! I’m 90% sure that’s not right!
Yes, I read it myself and I called them myself after I walked out of the store. It's definitely their policy.
I was in Bass Pro on Saturday and today attempting to exchange my archery elk tag for a modern tag. Saturday and today they had to call were being told that I can’t exchange because I have multiseason tag.
Oh really??? No, I don’t have a multiseason elk tag. So they called a third time and finally got a real answer. That’s when I learned I can’t exchange my tag because I applied for special hunts (was not drawn) which really ticked me off.
Its always been that way, if you apply for special permits for one weapon then you cant exchange it for another weapon if you werent drawn. H3ll, everyone would be doing that.
Yes, I agree and I learned it's historically been that way unless you apply for points only.
My issues with this instance is that the more than once, the W&F person on the phone told Bass Pro that I couldn't exchange because "he has a multiseason elk tag"....which I did not get selected for. Also the rules of having to make these choices months in advance leaves no room for major schedule changes in the future. Especially having paid up front for the applications.
In my mind it goes down like this:
Didn't get drawn? No problem.
Oh look, a business opportunity that takes up half the general archery season...let me go exchange for modern. Oh..I paid to apply for special hunts, didn't get drawn, and can't exchange? To me that's bad business. It's no fault of theirs that I have schedule change and WF doesn't loose revenue if I exchange a tag. The person at W&F that I spoke with said, "you applied for special hunts. we consider that use of the tag." My rhetorical question is, "How does that help manage wildlife?"
Sorry I misread your post, I thought you were trying to get your multi season! Lie you have already found out what you were trying isn’t an option.
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Hoping we find something out today! I'm losing hope of getting this tag quickly!
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I think (hope) they will release the next batch soon. There is no way they would leave all that money out there....assuming there is a substantial number of tags left. I know I wouldn't buy one if they were released after labor day weekend.
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I'll buy one up until opening day of archery elk. But their hesitation is driving me nuts! They know the number of tags left and they already have a list. The next batch of people could've been notified by noon on Monday. And they could have gotten 2 rounds of notifications in by 9/1 if they gave the people 7 days to purchase. How their incompetence continues to exponentially increase blows my mind.
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Just popped up. Still a ton of deer tags.
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Just popped up. Still a ton of deer tags.
Aug 8th
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Just popped up. Still a ton of deer tags.
Thanks for sharing a glimmer of sunny hope, Tony.
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Updated Aug. 24th. :dunno:
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Just popped up. Still a ton of deer tags.
Aug 8th
There's an 8/24 update on there
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Well I want to buy a deer multi season but if I get selected in the next go around and put one of my target bucks down in the 1st 4 days of archery then it will save me $140

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Depending how they count days, aug 26 would be 10 days falling in the 4th?
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I hate that there is not a selected/not selected for each round- basically the only way to know you weren’t selected is to keep checking FB or Huntwa to see if people are posting about receiving emails.
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I'm expecting tomorrow. The last notification was on a Thursday.
Depending how they count days, aug 26 would be 10 days falling in the 4th?
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Are they going to prorate the price of the tag depending on how many days of season were missed due to the lottery?
It better not still be 140 if they tell me I'm selected in mid September...
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Same price
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I hate that there is not a selected/not selected for each round- basically the only way to know you weren’t selected is to keep checking FB or Huntwa to see if people are posting about receiving emails.
Mine changed from not selected to selected
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Today??
I hate that there is not a selected/not selected for each round- basically the only way to know you weren’t selected is to keep checking FB or Huntwa to see if people are posting about receiving emails.
Mine changed from not selected to selected
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No the last draw
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Oh, good! I was going to flip a table. Lol
No the last draw
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With 6 elk points not sure why I wouldn’t have been next up in the drawings.
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With 6 elk points not sure why I wouldn’t have been next up in the drawings.
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With 6 elk points not sure why I wouldn’t have been next up in the drawings.
think it took me 9 years to draw.
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:yeah: think I was 8 or 9 years as well.
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With 6 elk points not sure why I wouldn’t have been next up in the drawings.
Because points don't mean Sh!t.
I drew with 11 points last year for multi elk.
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With 6 elk points not sure why I wouldn’t have been next up in the drawings.
:lol4: :lol4: :lol4:
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Was it posted anywhere how many applied for deer?
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Was it posted anywhere how many applied for deer?
I thought someone posted awhile back that like 20,000 applied for the deer permit.
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So the odds suck for this next round. Uncool
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Probably still about 10,000 people in the pot


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So you're telling me there's a chance.
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Odds are 1 in 8.3 now. Crap, I was hoping for better.
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Odds are 1 in 8.3 now. Crap, I was hoping for better.
think I used up all my luck when I drew a goat tag.
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With 6 elk points not sure why I wouldn’t have been next up in the drawings.
think it took me 9 years to draw.
I've never drawn, so I think I'm at 14 now.....and still no email.
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Mine shows selected this morning!!!
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My multiseason deer application status was just changed from "not selected" to "selected". Yay for me. I haven't received any email yet (and I did check my spam folder). What's the process now? There's no way to buy it online. Do I have to go to a vendor in person and turn in my existing tag?
This process (if there is one) is crazy.
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Still nothing for me, looks like I'm destined to get screwed out of one this year! This system terrible. Less than half the names pulled actually want tags, while those of us who do want them are going to get screwed out of archery season.
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at this rate I'll be selected in the 10th draw just as muzzy season is about to start - god i'm so unlucky :chuckle:
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Oh come on, 15 points- didn't draw and no second chance yet :bash:
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Looks like im a winner :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL: :IBCOOL:
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My multiseason deer application status was just changed from "not selected" to "selected". Yay for me. I haven't received any email yet (and I did check my spam folder). What's the process now? There's no way to buy it online. Do I have to go to a vendor in person and turn in my existing tag?
This process (if there is one) is crazy.
Yes, go to a vendor and exchange your tag.
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Another deer winner here, no email.. to think I drew the multi elk with 3 points 5 years ago and didn't use it as much as I should since they were so "easy" to draw was a bummer
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Still not selected for deer. I can't really complain with 1 point but maybe I'll get drawn by late November.
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My multiseason deer application status was just changed from "not selected" to "selected". Yay for me. I haven't received any email yet (and I did check my spam folder). What's the process now? There's no way to buy it online. Do I have to go to a vendor in person and turn in my existing tag?
This process (if there is one) is crazy.
I'm sure WDFW may have screwed their directions up again, but this is an excerpt from the "news update" WDFW posted regarding extra multi-season tags.... I would log on and see if I could buy my tag.
"The remaining 125 elk and 2,413 deer multi-season tag winners will receive an email from WDFW notifying them that they are eligible to buy a multi-season elk tag. Hunters can buy licenses online, at an authorized WDFW license dealer, or at a WDFW regional office or headquarters in Olympia."
https://wdfw.wa.gov/news/125-surplus-elk-2413-deer-multi-season-tags-awarded-month
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Very happy. Mine shows selected! Really wasn't feeling good when the odds were posted. Good luck this season everyone.
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Approximately half of the tags were issued on the 1st leftover drawing. So if this trend continues I would say there will be about 600-700 tags leftover after the second round. Maybe more since the archery season will have already started at that point and people will have made other plans. 10 days to buy your tag is 5 days too long in my opinion. This process is painfully slow and obviously there was little thought put into this with the limited time left before the opener. Par for the course when it comes to dealing with WDFW.
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I got an email today. It appears to only be fir deer. Since I am having back surgery, I wont be purchasing it.
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I agree 100%. There should have been a new notification every Monday until they were gone. We should be several rounds into this instead of 2.
Approximately half of the tags were issued on the 1st leftover drawing. So if this trend continues I would say there will be about 600-700 tags leftover after the second round. Maybe more since the archery season will have already started at that point and people will have made other plans. 10 days to buy your tag is 5 days too long in my opinion. This process is painfully slow and obviously there was little thought put into this with the limited time left before the opener. Par for the course when it comes to dealing with WDFW.
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I bet there would be 0 tags left OTC right now!
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So damn depressing! First year in as long as I can remember that I won’t have a multiple season deer tag.
Sure wish I would have known prior to putting in for special permits.
Extremely frustrating!
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This is insane. I went to the local Fred Meyer to turn in my current tag and have my multiseason tag issued to me. The befuddled clerk had no idea how to do it, saying they couldn't find a way to take the current tag back. Total clusterf@#k.
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So damn depressing! First year in as long as I can remember that I won’t have a multiple season deer tag.
Sure wish I would have known prior to putting in for special permits.
Extremely frustrating!
Same here. Been years since I haven't had a mltseason permit. Kinda screws up my season a little.
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I bet there would be 0 tags left OTC right now!
or front the money at the time the application goes in. Would keep the tire kickers out.
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So damn depressing! First year in as long as I can remember that I won’t have a multiple season deer tag.
Sure wish I would have known prior to putting in for special permits.
Extremely frustrating!
Same here. Been years since I haven't had a mltseason permit. Kinda screws up my season a little.
I'm in the same boat, always had a multi deer and paid for it right away, pretty disappointed in this years cluster F but leave it to wdfw to screw it up
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I bought a muzzle deer tag because it’s my favorite general season.. was going to just buy multi cause i wanted to run around the high hunt this year with a rifle. looks like I’ll be sticking to muzzle only.
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The store clerk has to call the WDFW license agent to clear the tag for sale if you already have a different tag. They will be confused and try to do it themselves. Tell them right from the get go they have to call or it won’t work. Save yourself some hassle.
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So....I'm very glad to finally be eligible to purchase. Went to store to purchase this morning (Saturday). The store called and were told that they cannot override my modern tag. Tried to escalate to a supervisor who confirmed only WDFW can cancel that tag during normal business hours. Looks like I need to wait until Monday. There could be some frustrated people who wait until next weekend.
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I got mine the first go around and was able to do the tag exchange on a Saturday. :dunno:
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I wonder if I just encountered people that just didn't know what they were doing...
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seems to me they should just open it up on Monday to OTC if they want to sell more of them.
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Call me, they will sell one.
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So there is still a chance.
Third round of multi-season tags to be awarded - 65 surplus elk, 1388 deer
Hunters who bought a multi-season permit application for elk or deer earlier this year, but were not selected in the last drawing, may be one of the additional people selected for surplus elk or deer multi-season tags. Hunters will be notified this week via email.
If you’re notified that you can buy one of the remaining multi-season tags, you have 10 days from the day of the email was sent to buy your tag. Make sure you pay attention to the expiration date.
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This happened Thursday
So there is still a chance.
Third round of multi-season tags to be awarded - 65 surplus elk, 1388 deer
Hunters who bought a multi-season permit application for elk or deer earlier this year, but were not selected in the last drawing, may be one of the additional people selected for surplus elk or deer multi-season tags. Hunters will be notified this week via email.
If you’re notified that you can buy one of the remaining multi-season tags, you have 10 days from the day of the email was sent to buy your tag. Make sure you pay attention to the expiration date.
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Don’t go to Walmart to exchange the tag. Go to Sportsman’s or a sporting goods store.
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The Cabelas in Marysville did a great job of exchanging my old tag and issuing me my multiseason tag. The clerk who helped me said that she had done this for many people who had unsuccessfully tried to do it elsewhere first.
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So damn depressing! First year in as long as I can remember that I won’t have a multiple season deer tag.
Sure wish I would have known prior to putting in for special permits.
Extremely frustrating!
Same here. Been years since I haven't had a mltseason permit. Kinda screws up my season a little.
I'm in the same boat, always had a multi deer and paid for it right away, pretty disappointed in this years cluster F but leave it to wdfw to screw it up
You guys must have some good luck. Or I have terrible luck. In the past 5 years, I've put in for multiseason deer each year and gotten it once. Once. And I haven't heard boo this year yet...
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So damn depressing! First year in as long as I can remember that I won’t have a multiple season deer tag.
Sure wish I would have known prior to putting in for special permits.
Extremely frustrating!
Same here. Been years since I haven't had a mltseason permit. Kinda screws up my season a little.
I'm in the same boat, always had a multi deer and paid for it right away, pretty disappointed in this years cluster F but leave it to wdfw to screw it up
You guys must have some good luck. Or I have terrible luck. In the past 5 years, I've put in for multiseason deer each year and gotten it once. Once. And I haven't heard boo this year yet...
if I didn't draw then was always able to purchase otc.
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I got the email on Friday to go buy my Surplus tag
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So damn depressing! First year in as long as I can remember that I won’t have a multiple season deer tag.
Sure wish I would have known prior to putting in for special permits.
Extremely frustrating!
Same here. Been years since I haven't had a mltseason permit. Kinda screws up my season a little.
I'm in the same boat, always had a multi deer and paid for it right away, pretty disappointed in this years cluster F but leave it to wdfw to screw it up
You guys must have some good luck. Or I have terrible luck. In the past 5 years, I've put in for multiseason deer each year and gotten it once. Once. And I haven't heard boo this year yet...
if I didn't draw then was always able to purchase otc.
Same here. It’s looking like this will be the first year I won’t be able to get a leftover except for the one year I forgot to put in.
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Talked to Olympia. They said they can find out for you what number you are in the drawing if you call it that. You just need to call and ask. It will take them like 5 min to find it. I didn’t have the time to wait and see.
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Talked to Olympia. They said they can find out for you what number you are in the drawing if you call it that. You just need to call and ask. It will take them like 5 min to find it. I didn’t have the time to wait and see.
What number did you call?
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It's too bad these tags can't be gifted. I have 2 friends with MS deer that can't use them. I'd be happy to buy their tag! Ugh.
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(360) 902-2515 Wdfw Olympia.
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So there is still a chance.
Third round of multi-season tags to be awarded - 65 surplus elk, 1388 deer
Hunters who bought a multi-season permit application for elk or deer earlier this year, but were not selected in the last drawing, may be one of the additional people selected for surplus elk or deer multi-season tags. Hunters will be notified this week via email.
If you’re notified that you can buy one of the remaining multi-season tags, you have 10 days from the day of the email was sent to buy your tag. Make sure you pay attention to the expiration date.
So the third round already happened?
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Last week. They have until the 4th to purchase
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I don't really know where to post this so I thought I would just use this thread. My two daughters are on our first joint archery hunt together. We have come close to multiple big bucks which is a blast. They love the stalks.
The reason I'm posting is one of my daughter's comments. The reason hunting with girls is just different and special.
She said "Dad quit wasting your wind directional powder. Just watch our hair." I've been doing that and she is right...I'm sure it isn't perfect for wind direction but still hit my funny bone. The two of them aren't very good at spitting deer until around 6:30 am.
On a side note....I'm seeing about ten percent of the whitetail compared to last year. Mule deer also seem lower.
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This whole multi-season thing is so maddening, the last day to purchase was a Sunday and then a holiday so they’re not going to get to emailing people till today? Then here we are 6 days into the season :bash:
I can’t help but to feel like this whole thing was done like this on purpose, hope I’m wrong.
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Anyone received emails for the 3rd wave of tags?
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:dunno:
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When I talked to a lady at the main office Friday she said since season has already started they were mulling around the idea to just put the rest up for sale.🤦🏻 Typical game department, don’t know what they are going to do from one day to the next!
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Just called the licensing division and the answer I got was, "they're doing something but they haven't told us what that is."
Who is they? Aren't they they? I'm trying to leave for elk camp Thursday. I need to know if I need to be at a vendor at 8 am or what the hell is going on.
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Just called the licensing division and the answer I got was, "they're doing something but they haven't told us what that is."
Who is they? Aren't they they? I'm trying to leave for elk camp Thursday. I need to know if I need to be at a vendor at 8 am or what the hell is going on.
they is they as they have no clue who they is !
I’m as frustrated as you
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No doubt “they” will put them up for over the counter sale on Saturday. AKA opening day of elk season.
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I just talked to Ashley at the WDFW office. She said they have ~930 MS deer tags left and that they’re going to keep doing the drawing with the 10 day purchase window until they’re gone. At this rate they’ll finally all be sold in December.
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Just called the licensing division and the answer I got was, "they're doing something but they haven't told us what that is."
Who is they? Aren't they they? I'm trying to leave for elk camp Thursday. I need to know if I need to be at a vendor at 8 am or what the hell is going on.
Did you just assume the agencies' pronoun. :bdid:
:chuckle: :sry:
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Hahahahaha. No, they said they.
Just called the licensing division and the answer I got was, "they're doing something but they haven't told us what that is."
Who is they? Aren't they they? I'm trying to leave for elk camp Thursday. I need to know if I need to be at a vendor at 8 am or what the hell is going on.
Did you just assume the agencies' pronoun. :bdid:
:chuckle: :sry:
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I dont get how they're allowed to just change the process willy nilly right at the last minute.
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I dont get how they're allowed to just change the process willy nilly right at the last minute.
Their game, their ball and bat. :chuckle: And rules.
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They dont care what you think or say or how you feel so long as youre willing to get in line and buy their shtuff. They wont listen until they see loss of revenue from sales.
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They're going to take a loss on this one. I can't imagine too many people wanting them after archery elk starts.
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They're going to take a loss on this one. I can't imagine too many people wanting them after archery elk starts.
That’s me. I’ll purchase if available prior to the 10th. After the 10th my unspent hunting fund is going towards an Oregon waterfowl license. WDFW loss, not mine.
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Anyone get an email or know of anyone the got and email for the next round? Deadline was Sunday and here it is almost Thursday and no press release update or anything. This is ridiculous.
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I finally had to call again, all the people in the office Have been told is they are going to do another drawing sometime next week. This has to be the most inept game department around.
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Why next week?
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Because they don't give a crap about the sportsman. This level of incompetence is intentional.
Why next week?
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Because they don't give a crap about the sportsman. This level of incompetence is intentional.
Why next week?
100%
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I finally had to call again, all the people in the office Jane been told is they are going to do another drawing sometime next week. This has to be the most inept game department around.
Being that our Commission members are anti-hunters what more should we expect.....
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I finally had to call again, all the people in the office Jane been told is they are going to do another drawing sometime next week. This has to be the most inept game department around.
Being that our Commission members are anti-hunters what more should we expect.....
It's just as bad for fishing. Not sure if you all are paying attention to what's happening in the Columbia River but currently the commercial and tribal fleet are allowed to fish while the sportsman is not. Best run in years and WDFW won't even consider allowing line casted fishing until the 18th.
Guess my point is just that our multiple season deer tags isn't the only area they are failing in.
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I have read back a few pages to see if everyone knows what’s going on as of right now !?? They are drawing Multi Tags every 10 days ! If they notify you , you can go buy one ! And they are drawing until they are gone even while the seasons are going on !
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Another round of emails today is expected, still some elk left and a bunch of deer.
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Mine just became available in special permits. Deer Selected.
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Not selected again. I won't buy it if I get pulled later. #notmywdfw
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Mine says selected for this round - debating on whether to buy it or not given half the early archery season is over.
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Not selected again :bash:
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Depending who you ask, was there a drawing and which round it's on, and no you can't find out your position.
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I have read back a few pages to see if everyone knows what’s going on as of right now !?? They are drawing Multi Tags every 10 days ! If they notify you , you can go buy one ! And they are drawing until they are gone even while the seasons are going on !
Thanks for the update! :tup:
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Not selected again :bash:
I'm still in the same boat. I've been in this boat more times than not over the last 5 years...
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Anyone know how many of each there were left ?
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Not enough left, I think I was like 19000 out of 21000 in order. :chuckle:
I really only want the tag for late season archery, so who knows they may give up and let me buy one eventually.
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Did they even send emails this round? Anyone get one?
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Did they even send emails this round? Anyone get one?
I got a email yesterday at 3:44 PM. There is 30 elk and 809 deer left as of yesterday.
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I got my email yesterday. If only I could have got it one week later so I could finish early muzzleloader. Not sure if I want it anymore.
If I buy it does it take my points away?
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If I buy it does it take my points away?
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No it doesnt take your points.
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Did they even send emails this round? Anyone get one?
I got a email yesterday at 3:44 PM. There is 30 elk and 809 deer left as of yesterday.
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just sell me one of each / cash in hand
System is stupid in so many ways
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Approximately half of the tags were issued on the 1st leftover drawing. So if this trend continues I would say there will be about 600-700 tags leftover after the second round. Maybe more since the archery season will have already started at that point and people will have made other plans. 10 days to buy your tag is 5 days too long in my opinion. This process is painfully slow and obviously there was little thought put into this with the limited time left before the opener. Par for the course when it comes to dealing with WDFW.
So by my math if this trend continues I figure it will take about 11 more rounds to sell out of the MS deer tags, give or take not taking into account the human factor. This will take us out into about the first week of January. Good job WDFW.
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Approximately half of the tags were issued on the 1st leftover drawing. So if this trend continues I would say there will be about 600-700 tags leftover after the second round. Maybe more since the archery season will have already started at that point and people will have made other plans. 10 days to buy your tag is 5 days too long in my opinion. This process is painfully slow and obviously there was little thought put into this with the limited time left before the opener. Par for the course when it comes to dealing with WDFW.
So by my math if this trend continues I figure it will take about 11 more rounds to sell out of the MS deer tags, give or take not taking into account the human factor. This will take us out into about the first week of January. Good job WDFW.
Yeah i got selected for deer this round but i'm not planning on buying it. would of bought it before sept 1st though - i have a feeling they wont be selling these things out like they usually do...whoops
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Did they even send emails this round? Anyone get one?
I got a email yesterday at 3:44 PM. There is 30 elk and 809 deer left as of yesterday.
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just sell me one of each / cash in hand
System is stupid in so many ways
:yeah: I have 14 points for MS elk and cant even get a tag on the 3rd or whatever offering they are on now. So it makes me wonder what those weighted points actually get you since I am literally the only person who has never drawn the tag that has put in ever year since they started offering MS.
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Did they even send emails this round? Anyone get one?
I got a email yesterday at 3:44 PM. There is 30 elk and 809 deer left as of yesterday.
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just sell me one of each / cash in hand
System is stupid in so many ways
:yeah: I have 14 points for MS elk and cant even get a tag on the 3rd or whatever offering they are on now. So it makes me wonder what those weighted points actually get you since I am literally the only person who has never drawn the tag that has put in ever year since they started offering MS.
Buddy of mine drew MS elk but he’s not going to buy it since we’re 5 days into the season and he had no way to plan. So there’s one more tag up for grabs.
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Did they even send emails this round? Anyone get one?
I got a email yesterday at 3:44 PM. There is 30 elk and 809 deer left as of yesterday.
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just sell me one of each / cash in hand
System is stupid in so many ways
:yeah: I have 14 points for MS elk and cant even get a tag on the 3rd or whatever offering they are on now. So it makes me wonder what those weighted points actually get you since I am literally the only person who has never drawn the tag that has put in ever year since they started offering MS.
I think you used the key word. It is dragging you to the bottom.
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Probably so your sunk to the bottom and they keep just reaching in and grabbing from the top! Pretty crazy I have had it once in all the years since it’s started.
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Would buy a deer multi right now if I was given the chance. Bad decision by WDFW for an agency so focused on the $$$ :chuckle:
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Had to pass on two legal bucks due to WDFW’s mismanagement of our resources. WDFW literally taking meat off of my family’s table. Frustrating!!
Good luck to all who are fortunate enough to draw.
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Any word on if they are going to do another round, and if so, when?
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I have a friend who was just notified about an hour ago that he got a multi season Elk tag
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Shoot if he buys it right now he can make it out for the last day of archery elk tomorrow :chuckle:
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Lol, he’s buying it!
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Anyone heard anything from wdfw if they're going to offer anymore leftover MS tags? I'm still patiently waiting for my chance to buy one :bash:
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Anyone heard anything from wdfw if they're going to offer anymore leftover MS tags? I'm still patiently waiting for my chance to buy one :bash:
I emailed the media resource person yesterday morning asking them to release another update since it’s been over a month since they’ve done the last one. Unsurprisingly, I’ve received no response.
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They dropped the ball on this one. They are going to lose revenue for sure.
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Do they intentionally not want to sell all of them? Is that how bad the hunting is out there now? I understand that money is their top priority, but maybe it's that bad? It's hard to believe that an organization can be this incompetent and that it's not actually intentional at this point.
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Not that hard to believe. Hunting access controlled by the liberal left..(?).. They don't care about money. Consider the US House of Representatives.. Not having money in the coffers is no reason to not spend much, much more than funding allows. .
This is the first year in the 13 that I've been hunting that I didn't get a MS deer tag. All one can do is complain the the Director of WDFW. Knowing these liberals though, I wouldn't expect much response. They have you in their control and will be hard-pressed to let go of those reins.
All in all though, it doesn't much matter. My son passed his Hunter Ed Course and Field Trials last week. I hit four stores in my area today in an attempt to put all of our gear together prior to the first hunt. I'm sure you all knew it, but I was surprised to find that here's absolutely no ammo available in the caliber rifles I own. Even online, prices are 3X what they should be and when I tried to check with one of those price gouged options in my shopping cart, I found that these online merchants no longer ship to WA. I guess we'll throw rocks and sticks at the bucks this year. Freeking amazing.
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Not that hard to believe. Hunting access controlled by the liberal left..(?).. They don't care about money. Consider the US House of Representatives.. Not having money in the coffers is no reason to not spend much, much more than funding allows. .
This is the first year in the 13 that I've been hunting that I didn't get a MS deer tag. All one can do is complain the the Director of WDFW. Knowing these liberals though, I wouldn't expect much response. They have you in their control and will be hard-pressed to let go of those reins.
All in all though, it doesn't much matter. My son passed his Hunter Ed Course and Field Trials last week. I hit four stores in my area today in an attempt to put all of our gear together prior to the first hunt. I'm sure you all knew it, but I was surprised to find that here's absolutely no ammo available in the caliber rifles I own. Even online, prices are 3X what they should be and when I tried to check with one of those price gouged options in my shopping cart, I found that these online merchants no longer ship to WA. I guess we'll throw rocks and sticks at the bucks this year. Freeking amazing.
what caliber are you looking for? I don’t have a lot but if I have a certain caliber it may be enough to get you through the season?
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:yeah: What calibers are you looking for?
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Do they intentionally not want to sell all of them? Is that how bad the hunting is out there now? I understand that money is their top priority, but maybe it's that bad? It's hard to believe that an organization can be this incompetent and that it's not actually intentional at this point.
Probably the Anti-Hunting Commissions idea so as to get less hunter day's in the field chasing Bambi.
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:yeah: What calibers are you looking for?
Post it up on here.
I'm sure someone could pony up a box for a youth hunter.
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let me know what caliber and I may be able to help you out.
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I have some spare factory .243 if that would help.
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If nobody has what you’re looking for maybe you can find it online. https://ammoseek.com
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I talked to a lady yesterday and she said they are probably going to do another next in line.🤦🏻 Just over 500 deer and 18 elk left I believe. Guess they don’t really need that $70,000 in revenue? :dunno:
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Just updated today...FYI...as I am finally "selected" for deer. At this point I wasn't going to buy it, BUT like the idea of some of the late hunts (I already have the muzzy tag) and the possibility of going out with my 75 year old Dad during rifle season or the late buck rifle weekend...and since it doesn't affect points I will buy it.
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Just updated today...FYI...as I am finally "selected" for deer. At this point I wasn't going to buy it, BUT like the idea of some of the late hunts (I already have the muzzy tag) and the possibility of going out with my 75 year old Dad during rifle season or the late buck rifle weekend...and since it doesn't affect points I will buy it.
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Wow.. I’m pretty sure I’m last in line. Still not selected
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I just checked my "My WDFW" account and it says I have been selected for Multi Deer.
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Just updated today...FYI...as I am finally "selected" for deer. At this point I wasn't going to buy it, BUT like the idea of some of the late hunts (I already have the muzzy tag) and the possibility of going out with my 75 year old Dad during rifle season or the late buck rifle weekend...and since it doesn't affect points I will buy it.
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Wow.. I’m pretty sure I’m last in line. Still not selected
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Just before me, I think.
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I was selected as well. How does it work if you already have a tag? It says something about surrendering your current tag but will you be out the money you spend on the regular season tag? Thanks.
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The MS permit is in addition to all other fees.
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I still can’t draw
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The MS permit is in addition to all other fees.
Got the E mail today. Nice to get it after 1&1/2 seasons are already over but like with most everything in this state........
:kneel:
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The MS permit is in addition to all other fees.
Got the E mail today. Nice to get it after 1&1/2 seasons are already over but like with most everything in this state........
:kneel:
Still full price too? Such crap
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The MS permit is in addition to all other fees.
Got the E mail today. Nice to get it after 1&1/2 seasons are already over but like with most everything in this state........
:kneel:
Still full price too? Such crap
So they started this BS process reminding those selected and giving them 10m MORE days to buy them. Why not send THAT email e
with 10 days left in July?!?!!! Oh yeah it's washington. How could we possibly expect efficiency? :bash:
Since them there have been 3 additional chances sent out giving receiver's 10 days here we are with 1 1/2 seasons expired and still 551 Deer and18 Elk tags not yet spoken for!
How many antis do you figure apply for multis just to self tap us and the state plays right along?
Go BACK to O T C!
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If you had that tag in your shoe when you were here the 4 point may have been in trouble.
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Maybe they'll get through the process by mid late season archery :dunno:
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If you had that tag in your shoe when you were here the 4 point may have been in trouble.
I like having the longer season and being able to be patient' Might have let him go..... will have till mid December now
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So, with 23 pages of folks advocating a change in this system do you think that you can effect this while participating by funding their program? :dunno:
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So, with 23 pages of folks advocating a change in this system do you think that you can effect this while participating by funding their program? :dunno:
I’m guilty because i wouldve bought one.. but this was my thought this morning as well.
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So, with 23 pages of folks advocating a change in this system do you think that you can effect this while participating by funding their program? :dunno:
You BIG MEANIE!! :chuckle: Unfortunately the truth hurts most times. :yeah:
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So, with 23 pages of folks advocating a change in this system do you think that you can effect this while participating by funding their program? :dunno:
You BIG MEANIE!! :chuckle: Unfortunately the truth hurts most times. :yeah:
I have been called worse than that.
And I did put in for it this since I was able to get the tags refunded (Medical issue) last year so this year is just a push. I had 8 points last year and this year and drew with a single point.
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I still didn't draw, but jokes on them I wouldn't buy it anyway. If they pull this same shenanigan next year it will be a joke.
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Called on another matter, so pursued the MS situation. I was told yesterday was 4th round, 10-day wait started yesterday. They aren't sure if they will have another round or put remaining tags over the counter. Still a few elk tags left. Muzzy season will be over before anymore tags released. :dunno:
2023 MS applications open December 1st. :tup:
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I just want a opportunity to hunt late muzzy deer again
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Any updates? When’s the next drawing?
No plans to purchase this late in the game but I still haven’t been selected.
Pretty much comical at this point.
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Any updates? When’s the next drawing?
No plans to purchase this late in the game but I still haven’t been selected.
Pretty much comical at this point.
I would assume it will be sometime this week. Even if I missed the early archery I would have still bought it for the general muzzy but at this point I think I’m out. My turn to make them eat a tag.
WDFW :pee:
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Called on another matter, so pursued the MS situation. I was told yesterday was 4th round, 10-day wait started yesterday. They aren't sure if they will have another round or put remaining tags over the counter. Still a few elk tags left. Muzzy season will be over before anymore tags released. :dunno:
2023 MS applications open December 1st. :tup:
Seems they're going for another round of emails ......
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Called on another matter, so pursued the MS situation. I was told yesterday was 4th round, 10-day wait started yesterday. They aren't sure if they will have another round or put remaining tags over the counter. Still a few elk tags left. Muzzy season will be over before anymore tags released. :dunno:
2023 MS applications open December 1st. :tup:
Seems they're going for another round of emails ......
Nope!!! Over 400 deer tags left that will not be sold. Put a fork in it. Done. :bash: :bash:
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Called on another matter, so pursued the MS situation. I was told yesterday was 4th round, 10-day wait started yesterday. They aren't sure if they will have another round or put remaining tags over the counter. Still a few elk tags left. Muzzy season will be over before anymore tags released. :dunno:
2023 MS applications open December 1st. :tup:
Seems they're going for another round of emails ......
Nope!!! Over 400 deer tags left that will not be sold. Put a fork in it. Done. :bash: :bash:
Really?! That's a bummer...
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Called on another matter, so pursued the MS situation. I was told yesterday was 4th round, 10-day wait started yesterday. They aren't sure if they will have another round or put remaining tags over the counter. Still a few elk tags left. Muzzy season will be over before anymore tags released. :dunno:
2023 MS applications open December 1st. :tup:
Seems they're going for another round of emails ......
Nope!!! Over 400 deer tags left that will not be sold. Put a fork in it. Done. :bash: :bash:
So you called them and this was what they are doing? what a bummer choice rather than release them for purchase, there are still some of us suckers who would like one.
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Some comment about crashing the system last year when sold over the counter. :rolleyes: Maybe should crash it with comments on keep moving the goalposts. :dunno:
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I sent an e mail that was admitted straight to Kelly, they just got back to me and they are now doing another draw this week! Guessing they received a little too much heat today and thought otherwise on the previous decision :chuckle:
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I sent an e mail that was admitted straight to Kelly, they just got back to me and they are now doing another draw this week! Guessing they received a little too much heat today and thought otherwise on the previous decision :chuckle:
I tried to see if I could OTC an Elk multi this morning and the person on the phone to my dealer said they would be doing another draw....hence my earlier post. :dunno:
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I just received my email today for being drawn for the deer tag. So they definitely are still sending out emails.
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i got an email today that said i was in the next drawn group of 431 people or something like that. i kept reading to find out how much of a discount on the price beings early archery and muzzy is done already. well go figure wdfw is to ignorant to do a price cut. same price for half the season. hey wdfw "cram it morons"
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Yeah I got mine too, I have till the 22nd.
I’m tempted to call WDFW and ask for a prorated price, although I know the answer to that question. I’ll hunt this week, if I don’t seal the deal I’ll probably be a sucker and make the purchase in order to extend my hunting season as long as possible.
The way this whole thing was handled is real disappointing, to a lot/all of us, it’s also disappointing that they don’t care what a bunch of dirtball outdoorsmen think… At least it seems that way :dunno:
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I can’t believe how many are still willing to buy it with well as bee half the seasons gone seams super silly too me
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Unless, like me, you’d like to do some late muzzy hunting somewhere.
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Unless, like me, you’d like to do some late muzzy hunting somewhere.
exactly but still can’t draw
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It IS silly and seriously pisses me off... But like I said, I'll be a sucker so I can hunt late archery season if I cant seal the deal this week.
>:(
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Does anyone know if they’re going to do another draw
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There done
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There done
Whered you hear that?
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There done
Whered you hear that?
They’re done as in sold out, or they’re done trying to sell the leftovers?
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Friend called on last draw . They stated sales were done and yes they didn’t sell out for deer and that next year no idea how they would do it due to all the kinks they had
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Sounds like anyway they did it in previous years would be better than the way they did it this year and left money sitting on the table and hunters on their couches
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agreed, There are some of us that buy it mostly to extend seasons when needed and might still buy it.
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I've said it a million times and I'll say it a million more, charge the full tag cost up front when applying and no refunds if drawn. They sell all their tags, no one has to mess around with trying to buy a leftover OTC in August, they avoid this whole debacle they've put themselves in this year and it will weed out those not serious about wanting the tag and the guys who really want it will be rewarded. Problem solved 100%.
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If they offered me a multi elk today, I would definitely buy it.
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Absolute ridiculous mismanagement of our natural resources. WDFW literally took meat out of my freezer this year. Food off of my table!
I cannot believe they are going to quit selling tags prior to the end of the season. The best hunting is yet to come.
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I know I'll get flamed for this ,maybe banned.
Washington State hunting would be a lot better without
A multiseason.
Simply just the state selling off resources till there is none.
We would be better off without it.
Tell me I'm wrong
Flame away..... :chuckle: :chuckle:
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I know I'll get flamed for this ,maybe banned.
Washington State hunting would be a lot better without
A multiseason.
Simply just the state selling off resources till there is none.
We would be better off without it.
Tell me I'm wrong
Flame away..... :chuckle: :chuckle:
I agree
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Not going to argue, think there is another thread already beating that topic and each other quite well.
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Absolute ridiculous mismanagement of our natural resources. WDFW literally took meat out of my freezer this year. Food off of my table!
I cannot believe they are going to quit selling tags prior to the end of the season. The best hunting is yet to come.
They took meat out of your freezer ? How ? You bought the tag you saw fit to begin with correct ? Is that there fault .multi season is not guaranteed. I mean just stating you chose a season no need to rely on that make your season the best you can period
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I know I'll get flamed for this ,maybe banned.
Washington State hunting would be a lot better without
A multiseason.
Simply just the state selling off resources till there is none.
We would be better off without it.
Tell me I'm wrong
Flame away..... :chuckle: :chuckle:
It’s a very cool option but I think number should be reduced like same amount as elk maybe
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I know I'll get flamed for this ,maybe banned.
Washington State hunting would be a lot better without
A multiseason.
Simply just the state selling off resources till there is none.
We would be better off without it.
Tell me I'm wrong
Flame away..... :chuckle: :chuckle:
It’s a very cool option but I think number should be reduced like same amount as elk maybe
I agree
Even a reduction would help.
I also agree with paying up front when you put into draw.
No tire kicking.
No late handouts,you draw that's great.
No leftovers.
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I know I'll get flamed for this ,maybe banned.
Washington State hunting would be a lot better without
A multiseason.
Simply just the state selling off resources till there is none.
We would be better off without it.
Tell me I'm wrong
Flame away..... :chuckle: :chuckle:
It’s a very cool option but I think number should be reduced like same amount as elk maybe
I agree
Even a reduction would help.
I also agree with paying up front when you put into draw.
No tire kicking.
No late handouts,you draw that's great.
No leftovers.
For sure on the pay up front !!! And I can also say I absolutely hate they let people return tags now I think unless unit was closed down then that’s your draw ! Shoot there are lots of issues with the whole system but we all know that
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There done
Whered you hear that?
They’re done as in sold out, or they’re done trying to sell the leftovers?
Not true, the next draws will be out tomorrow or Thursday
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Absolute ridiculous mismanagement of our natural resources. WDFW literally took meat out of my freezer this year. Food off of my table!
I cannot believe they are going to quit selling tags prior to the end of the season. The best hunting is yet to come.
They took meat out of your freezer ? How ? You bought the tag you saw fit to begin with correct ? Is that there fault .multi season is not guaranteed. I mean just stating you chose a season no need to rely on that make your season the best you can period
I bought the tag I was forced to purchase once I put in for special hunts. Had I known that I wouldn’t have a multiple season tag I would have NOT put in for rifle hunts and would have had an archery deer tag.
Meat out of my freezer was the 3 legal buck encounters I had during archery elk season.
They changed the rules mid game! Multiple season tags were a guarantee. I’m the guy who beat you to the front of the line the day they went for sale over the counter. Happily take a day off work to guarantee my time in the woods.
That’s just me. I don’t expect many to understand.
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Absolute ridiculous mismanagement of our natural resources. WDFW literally took meat out of my freezer this year. Food off of my table!
I cannot believe they are going to quit selling tags prior to the end of the season. The best hunting is yet to come.
They took meat out of your freezer ? How ? You bought the tag you saw fit to begin with correct ? Is that there fault .multi season is not guaranteed. I mean just stating you chose a season no need to rely on that make your season the best you can period
I bought the tag I was forced to purchase once I put in for special hunts. Had I known that I wouldn’t have a multiple season tag I would have NOT put in for rifle hunts and would have had an archery deer tag.
Meat out of my freezer was the 3 legal buck encounters I had during archery elk season.
They changed the rules mid game! Multiple season tags were a guarantee. I’m the guy who beat you to the front of the line the day they went for sale over the counter. Happily take a day off work to guarantee my time in the woods.
That’s just me. I don’t expect many to understand.
Sounds to me like You made the choice on your own .nobody forced you too do anything, and not guaranteed they have sold out before . Better luck next time
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I finally drew a multiseason deer tag this week. I never got an email from them. I had to look it up on their website.
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Got notified yesterday a could by a multiseason deer tag. Let's see that's gonna be a hard pass.
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Absolute ridiculous mismanagement of our natural resources.
No argument there :bash:
WDFW literally took meat out of my freezer this year.
They "literally" took meat out of your freezer? They came to your home, went to the freezer, and removed meat you had there? Confiscated it? Wow, is there a process or appeal to get it back? :dunno:
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Just got an email from the worst dept of fish and wildlife. Apparently all tags are on sale.
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Just got an email from the worst dept of fish and wildlife. Apparently all tags are on sale.
ya no crap !! I already put my info in for tagging out
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My wife drew multi season elk today lol g thanks. About 2 months to late for that.
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15 elk tags and 300+ deer tags, WTF? In nov?
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And no cut in price. I am sure they will sell but it will not be my money I can tell you that.
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I would have gladly paid full price in August. November with half the season gone? Not so much. WDFW really FUBAR'd it this year. >:(
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What's even better than this? The main archery season and the main muzzleloader season have passed, and rifle elk is on right now. I just got the e-mail from DFW, that "I am eligible to buy the multi-season tag."
Actually, no, I am NOT eligible. The option is not even available on the Fish/Hunt website.
No, thank you anyway, but very kind to offer.
:hello:
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And no cut in price. I am sure they will sell but it will not be my money I can tell you that.
I highly doubt they will all sell at this point.
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What's even better than this? The main archery season and the main muzzleloader season have passed, and rifle elk is on right now. I just got the e-mail from DFW, that "I am eligible to buy the multi-season tag."
Actually, no, I am NOT eligible. The option is not even available on the Fish/Hunt website.
No, thank you anyway, but very kind to offer.
:hello:
Lol got the email.Yeah no thanks. There is no mule deer season anymore in the unit I hunt.
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Ha yep got the email for elk. All that is left for me is late archery and I already have that tag. Would have been glad to give them the money Earlier in the season
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I have a muzzle tag for deer, the rep I talked to in the phone said I'd receive my multi deer tag in 7-14 days and can't hunt till then, so no way to hunt the rest of late rifle deer. Hella frustrating.
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Yep, just got the same email, WTF? Must be desperate for income.
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Tags not purchased are a loss of revenue for them.
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Got the same email, all I could do is laugh. I would pay full price for them early season if not drawn but with only late seasons left I’m okay
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I would have gladly paid full price in August. November with half the season gone? Not so much. WDFW really FUBAR'd it this year. >:(
Yea...super dumb the way they did it this year. Should have done like prior years and fcfs for those that applied...
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So I got the email to? Says I am able to purchase a leftover tag.
I already have the multi deer? so they are telling me I can buy one of the last 15 elk tags?
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So I got the email to? Says I am able to purchase a leftover tag.
I already have the multi deer? so they are telling me I can buy one of the last 15 elk tags?
I got the same email. The phone rep clarified that there are o available elk tags. Evn though the email said I was eligible to purchase.
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The department is this f’d up, no surprise tho
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Crazy stuff!!!!
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Happy to report I don't need one for late Archery. Got it done with my crossbow on Saturday.
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You gotta wait 7-10 days for the tag to be mailed?! Wtf? Cant this state get in tune with modern times and just email?
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You gotta wait 7-10 days for the tag to be mailed?! Wtf? Cant this state get in tune with modern times and just email?
I'm not positive but isn't it possible to go to a license dealer and switch out tags (GEN to MSeason)?
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I’ll call them tomorrow if i get a minute. I’m currently hunting late modern, and would like to hunt late muzzy if I’m unsuccessful. If they allow over-the counter exchanges, I may drop into town to do it. But I dont want to lose any late modern waiting on the mail.
Not at all happy with the situation, I left all my muzzy gear at home because I had basically given up. Long drive back to get it. I should have known!
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I got the multitag recently. You take your current deer tag to a dealer. They call a number and cancel your current tag. You then pay full price for the multitag and walk out with it.