Post by: Parkern on July 27, 2023, 09:56:44 AM
Post by: Clearcut on July 27, 2023, 09:58:05 AM
As the deadline approaches for those to buy their drawn Multi tag, has anyone heard what the plan is for leftovers? Surely they can't *censored* it up as bad as last year?
Wdfw “ Hold My Beer”
Post by: JakeLand on July 27, 2023, 10:00:40 AM
As the deadline approaches for those to buy their drawn Multi tag, has anyone heard what the plan is for leftovers? Surely they can't *censored* it up as bad as last year?same deal as last year unfortunately
Post by: Parkern on July 27, 2023, 10:03:40 AM
So you've had that confirmed? They will do like 5 drawings in Aug with random dates and email notifications, then make the tag available a few days before late archery lol? Only the WDFW could dream that up.As the deadline approaches for those to buy their drawn Multi tag, has anyone heard what the plan is for leftovers? Surely they can't *censored* it up as bad as last year?same deal as last year unfortunately
Post by: trophyhunt on July 27, 2023, 10:20:53 AM
Post by: greenhead_killer on July 27, 2023, 10:22:13 AM
Post by: HillHound on July 27, 2023, 11:01:03 AM
Post by: Clearcut on July 27, 2023, 11:04:04 AM
November offering me a chance but by that point it’s too late.
Post by: Mfowl on July 27, 2023, 11:27:53 AM
Post by: Parkern on July 27, 2023, 11:41:50 AM
The new process is absolutely retarded. Clearly made up by someone who has never used a multi-season tag or hunted.
Post by: vandeman17 on July 27, 2023, 11:48:44 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on July 27, 2023, 12:09:43 PM
Post by: HillHound on July 27, 2023, 12:15:50 PM
The entire multi-season process need to be changed. You should have to put the entire $140 up front, to weed out all the people that waste everyones time. They also need to move the buying date to June 30th. Then put leftovers on sale first come on July 1st. That would fix all the problems.:yeah:
The new process is absolutely retarded. Clearly made up by someone who has never used a multi-season tag or hunted.
Post by: brocka on July 27, 2023, 12:17:37 PM
I hope they have the first round of notifications ready to go on 8/1. No reason that they couldn't have that prepared and be on it. If I get a chance by early Sept I will buy it, after that...no thanks!
I believe I got notified last year around 8/12 that I was able to go buy mine.
Post by: Mustelidae on July 27, 2023, 12:31:19 PM
Post by: MeepDog on July 27, 2023, 12:34:37 PM
Post by: Twispriver on July 27, 2023, 12:42:04 PM
Post by: huntnnw on July 27, 2023, 01:21:20 PM
Post by: h2ofowlr on July 27, 2023, 01:30:42 PM
Post by: bustedoldman on July 27, 2023, 01:40:49 PM
Re-draw was a joke. I was notified around Sept. 20th that I had the option to buy the multi season. Missed the archery opener and already had an out of state trip planned on the muzzy opener. All re-draws should take place prior to Sept. 1st.
All the states should be able to implement a system so all tags are done at least a week before the 1st hunting season starts.
Post by: JDArms1240 on July 27, 2023, 03:06:47 PM
That being said, I’m still bitter about it and can’t help but to feel that it’s purposeful. I wish I DIDN’T feel that way, but it was just SO bad! :twocents:
Post by: Clearcut on July 27, 2023, 03:59:11 PM
Come first serve.. elk I understand a redraw but they definitely need to move up there times / quicken times between draws so it can be completed before mid August.
Post by: Moose Master on July 28, 2023, 06:32:44 AM
Post by: huntnnw on July 28, 2023, 07:24:35 AM
Post by: Mtnwalker on July 28, 2023, 08:20:15 AM
Multi season is a joke. You are notified in March that you drew! The deadline to purchase should be the deadline to put in for permits in may. That gives them time to actual sell the unsold permits and give others the time to plan some hunts if notified to buy. None of this crap of people being notified in middle of archery or into November! Ridiculous
:yeah: Now I'm hearing they're allowing you to turn them back for point restoration as well. What a mess
Post by: KP-Skagit on July 28, 2023, 10:11:46 AM
Post by: Parkern on July 28, 2023, 10:15:41 AM
I think a deadline to buy after the announcement of special hunts would be fine. My hunting plans changed after I put in for MS deer and I intended to not buy it. But then my old man drew a moose tag and I changed my mind again and bought it. The way this state works there is no real way to know the plan until sometime in June.Your right, That brings up the bigger point that the entire special hunts draws should move to march or april. why wait until late may/june? Lots of guys need to plan time off 6 months out or longer.
Post by: vandeman17 on July 28, 2023, 10:29:00 AM
I think a deadline to buy after the announcement of special hunts would be fine. My hunting plans changed after I put in for MS deer and I intended to not buy it. But then my old man drew a moose tag and I changed my mind again and bought it. The way this state works there is no real way to know the plan until sometime in June.Your right, That brings up the bigger point that the entire special hunts draws should move to march or april. why wait until late may/june? Lots of guys need to plan time off 6 months out or longer.
The reason they SAY they wait until later which makes sense in theory if I trusted they actually did it, is to compile the harvest numer data and allocate tags for all the units based on objectives. How they come up with their tag numbers when it goes against biological common sense is a whole different thread
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on July 28, 2023, 10:37:57 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on July 28, 2023, 10:57:39 AM
Can I buy it online if I'm out of state hunting when I get notified?
Post by: lewy on July 28, 2023, 01:06:07 PM
Post by: Berin Denson on July 28, 2023, 04:18:00 PM
Hello,
Thank you for contacting the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
There will be an announcement in August regarding what we are doing with the leftover multiseason tags.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at 360.902.2464.
Post by: carlyoungs on July 28, 2023, 06:09:46 PM
Perhaps, it will be different than years prior. Here is a response I received yesterday from fish and game. I wouldn’t be surprised if the surrendered tags this season are not reallocated.
Hello,
Thank you for contacting the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
There will be an announcement in August regarding what we are doing with the leftover multiseason tags.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at 360.902.2464.
There is no way wdfw will not sell those tags. That's their number 1 thing they are excellent at, taking our money.
Post by: lewy on July 28, 2023, 06:12:37 PM
Post by: Berin Denson on July 28, 2023, 06:16:10 PM
Perhaps, it will be different than years prior. Here is a response I received yesterday from fish and game. I wouldn’t be surprised if the surrendered tags this season are not reallocated.
Hello,
Thank you for contacting the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
There will be an announcement in August regarding what we are doing with the leftover multiseason tags.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us at 360.902.2464.
There is no way wdfw will not sell those tags. That's their number 1 thing they are excellent at, taking our money.
Interestingly enough, this was their response to a somewhat unrelated question. I can assure you, I was not inquiring about the redistribution of the multiseasons tags.
Post by: fordman on July 30, 2023, 01:04:22 PM
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Post by: fordman on July 30, 2023, 01:19:26 PM
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Post by: 92xj on July 31, 2023, 09:53:40 AM
In the past if you were a person that bought the app and applied for the MS tag during the initial draw and were unsuccessful you got first dibs at the leftover MS tags around Mid August. Once that pool of people was done buying and or not buying during their allotted window, they opened up the remaining MS tags to everyone for a time period. Once they time period ended, and they still had leftover tags, they opened up another time period to purchase and on and on until the tags were sold or all the seasons were done. If they are not changing the system this year, then anyone who applied for and did NOT get drawn in the initial MS draw will have a chance to buy a MS tag at some point during the month of August on a first come first serve basis.
As I have read and continue to see posted, there will be no change in the way this is done this year as it was done in the past.
Post by: idahohuntr on July 31, 2023, 10:09:24 AM
Thank you for contacting the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
We will be conducting a Second Draw for individuals who have purchased their Multi season Deer or Elk applications but were not selected the first round of the drawing. We do not have a specific date set, as the deadline to purchase your Multi season tags for those who were drawn the first round is not until July 31st. Once the deadline has passed, and we have the official number of remaining tags, we will email all customers who qualify with instructions on how to purchase.
Post by: Sneaky Squirrel on July 31, 2023, 10:50:47 AM
Post by: 92xj on July 31, 2023, 10:59:13 AM
I sent an email asking how multi-season leftovers would go this year...response this am pasted here:
Thank you for contacting the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife.
We will be conducting a Second Draw for individuals who have purchased their Multi season Deer or Elk applications but were not selected the first round of the drawing. We do not have a specific date set, as the deadline to purchase your Multi season tags for those who were drawn the first round is not until July 31st. Once the deadline has passed, and we have the official number of remaining tags, we will email all customers who qualify with instructions on how to purchase.
Thanks for posting their response. Sounds like the same scenario and process as I remembered.
Post by: dilleytech on July 31, 2023, 12:05:01 PM
For those of you who did buy a leftover MS tag last year... Did you turn your tag into a license dealer and then purchase the MS tag from them? Or did you call wdfw and deal with them over the phone? Thought I remember seeing someone last year had to wait 14 days for wdfw to mail them the new tag.
Every time I have gotten one after august 1st. I have gone to the local dealer purchased it and not turned in my old tag. Basically I’m left with two deer tags. I don’t use the second one but I find it funny.
Post by: millerwheeler on July 31, 2023, 12:25:31 PM
For those of you who did buy a leftover MS tag last year... Did you turn your tag into a license dealer and then purchase the MS tag from them? Or did you call wdfw and deal with them over the phone? Thought I remember seeing someone last year had to wait 14 days for wdfw to mail them the new tag.
Every time I have gotten one after august 1st. I have gone to the local dealer purchased it and not turned in my old tag. Basically I’m left with two deer tags. I don’t use the second one but I find it funny.
Seams like last couple years they have hammered down on old tag must be returned cause I’m sure not everyone is as honest
Post by: vandeman17 on August 01, 2023, 01:13:28 PM
Post by: Parkern on August 07, 2023, 10:22:27 AM
Post by: Tenkara on August 07, 2023, 10:25:04 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on August 07, 2023, 10:47:32 AM
Post by: h2ofowlr on August 07, 2023, 01:56:24 PM
It will probably be August 31st at 4:00 pm
I was drawn in late Sept. last year. WDFW or governement drawing system was all messed up.
Post by: vandeman17 on August 07, 2023, 02:13:11 PM
It will probably be August 31st at 4:00 pm
I was drawn in late Sept. last year. WDFW or governement drawing system was all messed up.
That is what I thought I remembered happening last year as well but the responses from wdfw that other members posted here have me confused. I want to be in my stand September 1st but that is tough if they wait until late September
Post by: Mfowl on August 07, 2023, 02:29:58 PM
The leftover draw started in mid August last year. Some had the chance to purchase before Sept 1st. Notification were sent out all the way in to late October that I am aware of. Well after most general seasons were over.It will probably be August 31st at 4:00 pm
I was drawn in late Sept. last year. WDFW or governement drawing system was all messed up.
That is what I thought I remembered happening last year as well but the responses from wdfw that other members posted here have me confused. I want to be in my stand September 1st but that is tough if they wait until late September
If wdfw was going to handle it this way again I don't see why they couldn't have the list of eligible buyers ready to go on 8/1. They don't need to know how many tags are left to assemble the buying order, just start at the top of the list based on remaining tags.
Post by: vandeman17 on August 07, 2023, 02:46:52 PM
The leftover draw started in mid August last year. Some had the chance to purchase before Sept 1st. Notification were sent out all the way in to late October that I am aware of. Well after most general seasons were over.It will probably be August 31st at 4:00 pm
I was drawn in late Sept. last year. WDFW or governement drawing system was all messed up.
That is what I thought I remembered happening last year as well but the responses from wdfw that other members posted here have me confused. I want to be in my stand September 1st but that is tough if they wait until late September
If wdfw was going to handle it this way again I don't see why they couldn't have the list of eligible buyers ready to go on 8/1. They don't need to know how many tags are left to assemble the buying order, just start at the top of the list based on remaining tags.
Do you think there are more people who applied and didn't draw than leftover tags? Even if there are, I don't see why they couldn't just do a draw for as many names as there are tags and give them a week or two to buy. After that, open it up.
Post by: Mfowl on August 07, 2023, 02:58:54 PM
The leftover draw started in mid August last year. Some had the chance to purchase before Sept 1st. Notification were sent out all the way in to late October that I am aware of. Well after most general seasons were over.It will probably be August 31st at 4:00 pm
I was drawn in late Sept. last year. WDFW or governement drawing system was all messed up.
That is what I thought I remembered happening last year as well but the responses from wdfw that other members posted here have me confused. I want to be in my stand September 1st but that is tough if they wait until late September
If wdfw was going to handle it this way again I don't see why they couldn't have the list of eligible buyers ready to go on 8/1. They don't need to know how many tags are left to assemble the buying order, just start at the top of the list based on remaining tags.
Do you think there are more people who applied and didn't draw than leftover tags? Even if there are, I don't see why they couldn't just do a draw for as many names as there are tags and give them a week or two to buy. After that, open it up.
I don't think it matters how many leftovers there actually are. They could assemble the list of eligible buyers from those who were not drawn initially and base how many notifications go out on the number of leftovers. There are going to be way more names in the 2nd draw than tags anyway. The pool of undrawn names that will be in the 2nd draw has been constant since 3/31.
Post by: vandeman17 on August 07, 2023, 03:05:38 PM
The leftover draw started in mid August last year. Some had the chance to purchase before Sept 1st. Notification were sent out all the way in to late October that I am aware of. Well after most general seasons were over.It will probably be August 31st at 4:00 pm
I was drawn in late Sept. last year. WDFW or governement drawing system was all messed up.
That is what I thought I remembered happening last year as well but the responses from wdfw that other members posted here have me confused. I want to be in my stand September 1st but that is tough if they wait until late September
If wdfw was going to handle it this way again I don't see why they couldn't have the list of eligible buyers ready to go on 8/1. They don't need to know how many tags are left to assemble the buying order, just start at the top of the list based on remaining tags.
Do you think there are more people who applied and didn't draw than leftover tags? Even if there are, I don't see why they couldn't just do a draw for as many names as there are tags and give them a week or two to buy. After that, open it up.
I don't think it matters how many leftovers there actually are. They could assemble the list of eligible buyers from those who were not drawn initially and base how many notifications go out on the number of leftovers. There are going to be way more names in the 2nd draw than tags anyway. The pool of undrawn names that will be in the 2nd draw has been constant since 3/31.
The reason I ask is if there are more leftover tags than people who didn't draw, they should just open it up to everyone who applied 8/1
Post by: grade-creek-rd on August 07, 2023, 03:06:50 PM
Grade
Post by: Mfowl on August 07, 2023, 03:15:20 PM
The leftover draw started in mid August last year. Some had the chance to purchase before Sept 1st. Notification were sent out all the way in to late October that I am aware of. Well after most general seasons were over.It will probably be August 31st at 4:00 pm
I was drawn in late Sept. last year. WDFW or governement drawing system was all messed up.
That is what I thought I remembered happening last year as well but the responses from wdfw that other members posted here have me confused. I want to be in my stand September 1st but that is tough if they wait until late September
If wdfw was going to handle it this way again I don't see why they couldn't have the list of eligible buyers ready to go on 8/1. They don't need to know how many tags are left to assemble the buying order, just start at the top of the list based on remaining tags.
Do you think there are more people who applied and didn't draw than leftover tags? Even if there are, I don't see why they couldn't just do a draw for as many names as there are tags and give them a week or two to buy. After that, open it up.
I don't think it matters how many leftovers there actually are. They could assemble the list of eligible buyers from those who were not drawn initially and base how many notifications go out on the number of leftovers. There are going to be way more names in the 2nd draw than tags anyway. The pool of undrawn names that will be in the 2nd draw has been constant since 3/31.
The reason I ask is if there are more leftover tags than people who didn't draw, they should just open it up to everyone who applied 8/1
Agreed!
I don't think there is another drawing...they just go down the list from the first and only drawing...basically if 10,000 people put in for it initially they rank everyone by "drawing" (1st person drawn gets assigned #1, etc etc until everyone has a draw #) and they notified the first 6,500 and only 6,000 bought it, then the next 500 in line (number 6,501-7,001) are notified to go buy the tag within 15 days, then after that, if say 100 tags were not bought then numbers 7,002-7,102 get the notice to go buy the tag, and it continues until all of the tags are sold...so, yes, they should have released the next group notification on Aug 1st, not sure why they wait...
Grade
Cuz government. :bash:
Post by: idahohuntr on August 07, 2023, 04:15:22 PM
they should just open it up to everyone who applied 8/1:yeah:
Only the wdfw could come up with the convoluted bs they did last year...what the hell is wrong with keeping it simple...FCFS after the deadline and they will all sell out before archery opens.
It shows how clueless so many in WDFW are that they didn't realize a multi season tag really loses its appeal come late November and December :chuckle: :bash:
Post by: GOcougsHunter on August 07, 2023, 04:26:22 PM
And to beat a very very dead horse... The multiseason permitting process is far too long where 99% of your purchasers already know if they will buy it or not shortly after the special permit draws. I think we should be getting WDFW notices soon to apply for the 2024 Multiseason draws...they should just open it up to everyone who applied 8/1:yeah:
Only the wdfw could come up with the convoluted bs they did last year...what the hell is wrong with keeping it simple...FCFS after the deadline and they will all sell out before archery opens.
It shows how clueless so many in WDFW are that they didn't realize a multi season tag really loses its appeal come late November and December :chuckle: :bash:
Post by: actionshooter on August 07, 2023, 09:16:15 PM
they should just open it up to everyone who applied 8/1:yeah:
Only the wdfw could come up with the convoluted bs they did last year...what the hell is wrong with keeping it simple...FCFS after the deadline and they will all sell out before archery opens.
It shows how clueless so many in WDFW are that they didn't realize a multi season tag really loses its appeal come late November and December :chuckle: :bash:
It does, but I was pretty excited last year when I was finally "drawn" the end of October and could hunt late archery :)
Post by: huntnnw on August 07, 2023, 11:22:54 PM
I don't think there is another drawing...they just go down the list from the first and only drawing...basically if 10,000 people put in for it initially they rank everyone by "drawing" (1st person drawn gets assigned #1, etc etc until everyone has a draw #) and they notified the first 6,500 and only 6,000 bought it, then the next 500 in line (number 6,501-7,001) are notified to go buy the tag within 15 days, then after that, if say 100 tags were not bought then numbers 7,002-7,102 get the notice to go buy the tag, and it continues until all of the tags are sold...so, yes, they should have released the next group notification on Aug 1st, not sure why they wait...
Grade
if there was 2k left over multi deer tags and they notified 4k applicants they could buy them Id be willing to bet lots would still be unsold.. the ship has sailed for many at this point in the year to make plans
Post by: vandeman17 on August 08, 2023, 07:23:50 AM
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on August 09, 2023, 05:14:54 PM
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Post by: huntnnw on August 09, 2023, 07:13:38 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on August 09, 2023, 07:46:42 PM
Has anyone been contacted yet?
Crickets here
Post by: jrebel on August 09, 2023, 07:49:32 PM
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Post by: idahohuntr on August 10, 2023, 03:58:37 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on August 10, 2023, 04:08:28 PM
I called yesterday to ask what the heck was going on...the same license person who emailed me the response I posted a few pages back said 'they' have not decided or told licensing what the plan is yet and it was his best guess that it will be FCFS for applicants who applied and were not selected.
have not decided? This doesn't surprise me in the slightest
Post by: Wood2Sawdust on August 10, 2023, 05:05:28 PM
Post by: vandeman17 on August 11, 2023, 02:18:38 PM
The deer tags will be available to purchase on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17. There will not be a purchase deadline for deer Multi-season tags; they will remain for sale until the tag limit is reached or when most of the deer hunting seasons are over.
The deer and elk tags can be purchased online or at an authorized license dealer near you. WDFW regional offices and the headquarters office in Olympia are also open for license sales.
Hunters who want to buy a Multi-season tag must have purchased a 2023 Multi-season tag application. We are emailing you today because you or someone associated with this email address entered this year’s drawing.
Post by: HillHound on August 11, 2023, 04:48:44 PM
Post by: JakeLand on August 11, 2023, 05:16:45 PM
Just got an emailHell yes !!
The deer tags will be available to purchase on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17. There will not be a purchase deadline for deer Multi-season tags; they will remain for sale until the tag limit is reached or when most of the deer hunting seasons are over.
The deer and elk tags can be purchased online or at an authorized license dealer near you. WDFW regional offices and the headquarters office in Olympia are also open for license sales.
Hunters who want to buy a Multi-season tag must have purchased a 2023 Multi-season tag application. We are emailing you today because you or someone associated with this email address entered this year’s drawing.
Post by: goldenhtr on August 11, 2023, 05:42:37 PM
Surplus multi-season deer and elk tags
available this month
OLYMPIA – Some deer and elk hunters who bought a multi-season permit application this year will have a chance to buy one of 2,491 remaining multi-season deer tags and 129 remaining multi-season elk tags during the month of August.
The next sequential 129 hunters on the original, official elk multi-season draw list will have an opportunity to buy those remaining tags. The original multi-season draw is being used to prevent large gatherings at retail locations.
The 129 winners of the remaining elk tags will receive an email from WDFW the morning of Tuesday, Aug. 15 notifying them that they are eligible to buy a tag. Hunters are encouraged to make sure they have a valid email address in their WILD account. Once notified, those winners will have until midnight Thursday, Aug. 31 to buy their tags.
The 2,491 remaining deer tags will be available to purchase on a first-come, first-served basis starting at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17. There will not be a purchase deadline for deer multi-season tags; they will remain for sale until the tag limit is reached or most of the deer hunting seasons are over.
Once sales open, both deer and elk multi-season tags can be purchased online or at an authorized license dealer near you. WDFW regional offices and the headquarters office in Olympia are also open for license sales.
Hunters who want to buy a multi-season tag must have purchased a 2023 multi-season permit application. Hunters who already have a 2023 general season transport tag will need to surrender it to WDFW or a license dealer within five days of purchasing a multi-season tag, per state law.
Multi-season deer tags are $139.10 and multi-season elk tags are $182. Tag costs are the same for residents and non-residents. Hunters with multi-season tags can hunt all three weapon choices (modern firearm, muzzleloader, and archery), season permitting.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife works to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.
Post by: TriggerMike on August 11, 2023, 10:58:42 PM
Post by: dreadi on August 12, 2023, 02:42:08 AM
Every single year it's about the same number of deer and elk tags available. Crazy how consistent it has been for so many years.I agree.
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Post by: vandeman17 on August 12, 2023, 04:55:25 AM
Post by: OutHouse on August 14, 2023, 11:00:14 AM
Post by: HillHound on August 14, 2023, 11:50:33 AM
Did they update their servers??? Otherwise gonna be a mess like last yearHa you’re funny. you know you better have your phone your wife’s phone your kids phone a couple tablets and your computer ready that morning. Shoot even then I’m usually in line physically too just in case something goes wrong with the online sales. Plan for a complete crap show and who knows maybe we will be pleasantly surprised or they will meet our expectations
Post by: vandeman17 on August 14, 2023, 11:59:59 AM
Post by: Alan K on August 14, 2023, 12:37:27 PM
Post by: OutHouse on August 14, 2023, 01:50:33 PM
Did they update their servers??? Otherwise gonna be a mess like last yearHa you’re funny. you know you better have your phone your wife’s phone your kids phone a couple tablets and your computer ready that morning. Shoot even then I’m usually in line physically too just in case something goes wrong with the online sales. Plan for a complete crap show and who knows maybe we will be pleasantly surprised or they will meet our expectations
I was first in line at a bimart and got hosed last year initially. I sent an email to them and then ended up giving me the chance to purchase.
Post by: Stein on August 14, 2023, 03:44:27 PM
Did they update their servers??? Otherwise gonna be a mess like last yearHa you’re funny. you know you better have your phone your wife’s phone your kids phone a couple tablets and your computer ready that morning. Shoot even then I’m usually in line physically too just in case something goes wrong with the online sales. Plan for a complete crap show and who knows maybe we will be pleasantly surprised or they will meet our expectations
I heard that the state has a rule that the departments can only use state IT people and the backlog for projects is years and growing. WDFW has been trying to fix the hunt by reservation system for probably 6 years now and they still get duplicate reservations. They tried to hire outside techs to fix it and the state said no.
Don't know if it's true or not, but that's the story.
Post by: ducks4days on August 14, 2023, 04:09:15 PM
Did they update their servers??? Otherwise gonna be a mess like last yearHa you’re funny. you know you better have your phone your wife’s phone your kids phone a couple tablets and your computer ready that morning. Shoot even then I’m usually in line physically too just in case something goes wrong with the online sales. Plan for a complete crap show and who knows maybe we will be pleasantly surprised or they will meet our expectations
I heard that the state has a rule that the departments can only use state IT people and the backlog for projects is years and growing. WDFW has been trying to fix the hunt by reservation system for probably 6 years now and they still get duplicate reservations. They tried to hire outside techs to fix it and the state said no.
Don't know if it's true or not, but that's the story.
I believe it. The state doesnt want to pay market rate for software engineers, so the only thing they have that could entice people to work for them is guaranteed work and a pension. The 'guaranteed work' thing means hiring contractors is a non-starter.
Post by: bustedoldman on August 15, 2023, 09:28:22 AM
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Post by: PA BEN on August 17, 2023, 08:09:48 AM
Do we think there will be more than 2491 people waiting at 8:30 to purchase? :dunno:They sold out last year in the first day.
Post by: 92xj on August 17, 2023, 08:23:28 AM
Do we think there will be more than 2491 people waiting at 8:30 to purchase? :dunno:They sold out last year in the first day.
How is that possible with people saying they were given the chance to buy the MS tag in November?
Post by: lewy on August 17, 2023, 08:29:10 AM
Post by: jrebel on August 17, 2023, 08:31:19 AM
Post by: Green Tree on August 17, 2023, 08:32:33 AM
Post by: Elmer Fletch on August 17, 2023, 08:34:13 AM
Post by: Green Tree on August 17, 2023, 08:35:46 AM
Post by: BaggerRyder on August 17, 2023, 08:36:53 AM
Post by: bustedoldman on August 17, 2023, 08:42:18 AM
Post by: Elmer Fletch on August 17, 2023, 08:43:39 AM
We have logged in several times but it's not a option yet???
Same here. Logged in, but it's not showing up as an option to buy....
Post by: scooby on August 17, 2023, 08:45:52 AM
We have logged in several times but it's not a option yet???
Same here. Logged in, but it's not showing up as an option to buy....
same!
Post by: lewy on August 17, 2023, 08:46:34 AM
Post by: Elmer Fletch on August 17, 2023, 08:46:57 AM
We have logged in several times but it's not a option yet???
Same here. Logged in, but it's not showing up as an option to buy....
same!
Sold out in 15 minutes maybe?
Post by: Green Tree on August 17, 2023, 08:48:28 AM
Post by: BaggerRyder on August 17, 2023, 08:49:08 AM
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Post by: axelfisher on August 17, 2023, 08:58:14 AM
Post by: Ghost Hunter on August 17, 2023, 08:58:46 AM
Post by: actionshooter on August 17, 2023, 08:59:26 AM
It finally let me purchase. I went into “view all” for the hunting category and it showed up. Then it tells you you have 5 days to return your reg deer tag if you bought one then took me to the purchase page.Where did you find it? In the general tags?
Post by: mbj on August 17, 2023, 09:01:50 AM
Post by: Deadeyety on August 17, 2023, 09:03:17 AM
Post by: bustedoldman on August 17, 2023, 09:03:23 AM
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Post by: Westsideelkchaser on August 17, 2023, 09:07:13 AM
Post by: OutHouse on August 17, 2023, 09:07:31 AM
Use the search bar and type in "multi" and it pops right up.
Post by: mbj on August 17, 2023, 09:08:12 AM
Purchase as license/tag......It appears to be showing up for some and not others.
I seem to be one of the ones it is not showing up for. Same with a couple other buddies, but one was able to buy it.
Post by: CavemantheHunter on August 17, 2023, 09:09:17 AM
Post by: hughjorgan on August 17, 2023, 09:11:01 AM
I got mine once I got in. For some reason it has not been an option for my dad. Are they sold out or are other people still grabbing them?
Make sure you open up the hunting tab, it didn’t show my option to purchase it until I did that.
Post by: jrebel on August 17, 2023, 09:11:22 AM
Post by: CavemantheHunter on August 17, 2023, 09:14:29 AM
I got mine once I got in. For some reason it has not been an option for my dad. Are they sold out or are other people still grabbing them?
Make sure you open up the hunting tab, it didn’t show my option to purchase it until I did that.
Yeah, I got mine as soon as I was able to get in. I've been logged in as my dad now for the last half hour and it's clearly not an option for him. So it's weird that others are getting theirs still, must not be sold out, but it doesn't seem that they're actually available for everyone.
Post by: axelfisher on August 17, 2023, 09:19:56 AM
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Post by: grade-creek-rd on August 17, 2023, 09:42:28 AM
Grade
PS. got mine, though I will probably still only hunt with the weapon choice I first bought the tag for, but it is nice to have options and extend my season here in WA since I will be mostly concentrating on MT & ID this fall...
Post by: Gobble on August 17, 2023, 09:50:35 AM
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Post by: Mfowl on August 17, 2023, 11:54:53 AM
Post by: PA BEN on August 17, 2023, 11:58:10 AM
Post by: Elmer Fletch on August 17, 2023, 12:00:50 PM
Post by: emac on August 17, 2023, 12:03:53 PM
After logging in and out for 3 and a half hours, it never gave an option to buy a tag....what a joke :bash: >:( >:(That's what happened to my buddy
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Post by: duckmen1 on August 17, 2023, 12:04:23 PM
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Post by: Angus on August 17, 2023, 01:58:31 PM
After logging in and out for 3 and a half hours, it never gave an option to buy a tag....what a joke :bash: >:( >:(
I was on my way to Eugene this morning and pulled into a rest area at 8:40 and started trying to buy a MS deer tag, took 5 attempts but the option finally popped up, thought I was to late but it was almost 9:00 before I finished the process.
Post by: Thehowler on August 17, 2023, 04:05:20 PM
Drove to the local Fred Meyer and stood in line for about 15 minutes at customer service.
At 9:30 am I had my multiseason.
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Post by: Twispriver on August 19, 2023, 06:09:23 PM
Post by: actionshooter on August 22, 2023, 08:08:51 PM
I just don’t believe they sold almost 2,500 surplus multiseason deer tags in one day.
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I do, have you ever been involved with any of the out of state "first come, first served" tags...... hours... if not minutes and they are gone
Post by: Ghost Hunter on August 22, 2023, 10:10:12 PM
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on August 23, 2023, 06:22:01 AM
So riddle me this I’ve got to three vendors two are all legit outdoor stores and no one knows how I can surrender my tag when I purchased a left over multi…I got hey just give us the tag we will turn it in on sept 10 and you’ll get your tag then. I got yeah just give us it and if you haven’t gotten your tag in the mail yet just hunt and they can look it up(like I’m supposed to have a dead deer and no tag and tell the game warden yeah man look it up tag it for me to if you can thanks bub) and the classic turn it in and when you get your tag you can start to hunt…I bought this to hunt September 1st I took my tag back all three times now I’m violating the hey you got five days to return your tag wtf do I do now?!? This state is f$&?0@
[/quoteSo riddle me this I’ve got to three vendors two are all legit outdoor stores and no one knows how I can surrender my tag when I purchased a left over multi…I got hey just give us the tag we will turn it in on sept 10 and you’ll get your tag then. I got yeah just give us it and if you haven’t gotten your tag in the mail yet just hunt and they can look it up(like I’m supposed to have a dead deer and no tag and tell the game warden yeah man look it up tag it for me to if you can thanks bub) and the classic turn it in and when you get your tag you can start to hunt…I bought this to hunt September 1st I took my tag back all three times now I’m violating the hey you got five days to return your tag wtf do I do now?!? This state is f$&?0@
Mail it to WDFW in Olympia. When leftover were bought online you had to check a box to either turn into vender or mail it in. Not too complicated.
Post by: colersu22 on August 23, 2023, 06:24:58 AM
So riddle me this I’ve got to three vendors two are all legit outdoor stores and no one knows how I can surrender my tag when I purchased a left over multi…I got hey just give us the tag we will turn it in on sept 10 and you’ll get your tag then. I got yeah just give us it and if you haven’t gotten your tag in the mail yet just hunt and they can look it up(like I’m supposed to have a dead deer and no tag and tell the game warden yeah man look it up tag it for me to if you can thanks bub) and the classic turn it in and when you get your tag you can start to hunt…I bought this to hunt September 1st I took my tag back all three times now I’m violating the hey you got five days to return your tag wtf do I do now?!? This state is f$&?0@
They had the option to mail your tag in, I put mine in the mail last Friday and had to mail it to Olympia, when I called they said you can turn it into your local office as well. I’m going to be pretty annoyed if I don’t have my tag next week but normally I get them in a few days and it shows mine was printed 8/17 so hoping they got them in the mail 8/18
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Post by: bustedoldman on August 23, 2023, 06:54:15 AM
ok correct me if im wrong i was assuming that they are sending the tag in the mail like all others you buy online. and than when i receive my tag i will send my other tag back in via mail. With a note saying what I'm doing with dates ect. kind like when you turn in a special permit. Am I waiting on nothing, do I have to go to the dealer to get my already purchased tag?.
It said you had 5 days to mail it or surrender to a vendor, so you may want to do that. On the other hand WDFW said they already started sending them out when I called on the 21st after having issues with sportsmans returning it.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on August 23, 2023, 08:02:43 AM
ok correct me if im wrong i was assuming that they are sending the tag in the mail like all others you buy online. and than when i receive my tag i will send my other tag back in via mail. With a note saying what I'm doing with dates ect. kind like when you turn in a special permit. Am I waiting on nothing, do I have to go to the dealer to get my already purchased tag?.
It said you had 5 days to mail it or surrender to a vendor, so you may want to do that. On the other hand WDFW said they already started sending them out when I called on the 21st after having issues with sportsmans returning it.
Trying to figure out if that's business days or calendar days. Will be mailing mine today.
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