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Post by: trophyhunt on August 12, 2025, 09:29:30 AM
Post by: emac on August 12, 2025, 09:35:29 AM
I wonder if there is going to be less demand this year for deer and elk since the price increase.
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Post by: DaNewb on August 12, 2025, 01:59:11 PM
I applied for a multi-season tag, no luck.
I only hunt deer with a bow, no firearms.
I will be hunting early archery deer season in September
I also want to hedge my bet in case I do not get a deer in September
If I buy a left-over multi-season tag now (some how beat the rush) and choose Modern Firearm as my weapon, will I still be able to hunt the September early season with a bow, and if I do not get a deer, then hunt October Muzzle-loader season with a bow, and if I still do not get a deer then hunt the Nov-Dec Modern Firearm season with a bow?
The unit I hunt, 504, allows all 3 seasons
Is this how the multi-season tags work?
Post by: GOcougsHunter on August 12, 2025, 02:01:21 PM
Can someone explain it to me like I'm a child please?
I applied for a multi-season tag, no luck.
I only hunt deer with a bow, no firearms.
I will be hunting early archery deer season in September
I also want to hedge my bet in case I do not get a deer in September
If I buy a left-over multi-season tag now (some how beat the rush) and choose Modern Firearm as my weapon, will I still be able to hunt the September early season with a bow, and if I do not get a deer, then hunt October Muzzle-loader season with a bow, and if I still do not get a deer then hunt the Nov-Dec Modern Firearm season with a bow?
The unit I hunt, 504, allows all 3 seasons
Is this how the multi-season tags work?
https://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/special-hunts/multi-season
Post by: trophyhunt on August 12, 2025, 02:06:45 PM
Can someone explain it to me like I'm a child please?if you’re hunting in a unit that already allows all three weapons over-the-counter and that’s a unit you’re gonna stay in, you don’t need the multi season deer tag. But if you wanna hunt other units and you wanna use any weapon, I should say hunt during archery and muzzleloader and rifle then you would want the multi season deer tag. The advantage of having the multi season deer tag in the first drawing is you can apply for special permits in different weapon groups. If you try to get a multi season, Tag, bring your current deer tag with you because you have to exchange it in for the multi season Tag if you do get one.
I applied for a multi-season tag, no luck.
I only hunt deer with a bow, no firearms.
I will be hunting early archery deer season in September
I also want to hedge my bet in case I do not get a deer in September
If I buy a left-over multi-season tag now (some how beat the rush) and choose Modern Firearm as my weapon, will I still be able to hunt the September early season with a bow, and if I do not get a deer, then hunt October Muzzle-loader season with a bow, and if I still do not get a deer then hunt the Nov-Dec Modern Firearm season with a bow?
The unit I hunt, 504, allows all 3 seasons
Is this how the multi-season tags work?
Post by: Threewolves on August 12, 2025, 02:11:21 PM
Why get in line for something you already got in line for.
This is like throwing out scrapes for the dogs to fight over.
I also think everyone one should be able to hunt all methods with no additional cost to residents. The fear of everyone going to the same secret hot spot would work itself out without government interference.
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Post by: vandeman17 on August 12, 2025, 02:12:16 PM
Can someone explain it to me like I'm a child please?
I applied for a multi-season tag, no luck.
I only hunt deer with a bow, no firearms.
I will be hunting early archery deer season in September
I also want to hedge my bet in case I do not get a deer in September
If I buy a left-over multi-season tag now (some how beat the rush) and choose Modern Firearm as my weapon, will I still be able to hunt the September early season with a bow, and if I do not get a deer, then hunt October Muzzle-loader season with a bow, and if I still do not get a deer then hunt the Nov-Dec Modern Firearm season with a bow?
The unit I hunt, 504, allows all 3 seasons
Is this how the multi-season tags work?
When you get a multi-season tag, you turn back in whatever your active tag is which sounds like it's archery and you don't elect a single weapon choice. From there, you can hunt any open unit with the weapon specified. You can hunt your september archery, if no luck, october muzzy with a bow, and then the same for late season rifle with a bow.
Post by: trophyhunt on August 12, 2025, 03:44:00 PM
I think it should be who was ever next in line on the original drawing.agree, it worked out fine by going to the next person who didn’t draw, that’s why I said some WDFW are idiots. When something works, you usually stick w it.
Why get in line for something you already got in line for.
This is like throwing out scrapes for the dogs to fight over.
I also think everyone one should be able to hunt all methods with no additional cost to residents. The fear of everyone going to the same secret hot spot would work itself out without government interference.
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Post by: DaNewb on August 12, 2025, 03:59:38 PM
Can someone explain it to me like I'm a child please?
I applied for a multi-season tag, no luck.
I only hunt deer with a bow, no firearms.
I will be hunting early archery deer season in September
I also want to hedge my bet in case I do not get a deer in September
If I buy a left-over multi-season tag now (some how beat the rush) and choose Modern Firearm as my weapon, will I still be able to hunt the September early season with a bow, and if I do not get a deer, then hunt October Muzzle-loader season with a bow, and if I still do not get a deer then hunt the Nov-Dec Modern Firearm season with a bow?
The unit I hunt, 504, allows all 3 seasons
Is this how the multi-season tags work?
When you get a multi-season tag, you turn back in whatever your active tag is which sounds like it's archery and you don't elect a single weapon choice. From there, you can hunt any open unit with the weapon specified. You can hunt your september archery, if no luck, october muzzy with a bow, and then the same for late season rifle with a bow.
Thanks, that is what I wasn't clear on, I have not gotten a tag of any kind yet.
Post by: vandeman17 on August 12, 2025, 04:03:02 PM
Can someone explain it to me like I'm a child please?
I applied for a multi-season tag, no luck.
I only hunt deer with a bow, no firearms.
I will be hunting early archery deer season in September
I also want to hedge my bet in case I do not get a deer in September
If I buy a left-over multi-season tag now (some how beat the rush) and choose Modern Firearm as my weapon, will I still be able to hunt the September early season with a bow, and if I do not get a deer, then hunt October Muzzle-loader season with a bow, and if I still do not get a deer then hunt the Nov-Dec Modern Firearm season with a bow?
The unit I hunt, 504, allows all 3 seasons
Is this how the multi-season tags work?
When you get a multi-season tag, you turn back in whatever your active tag is which sounds like it's archery and you don't elect a single weapon choice. From there, you can hunt any open unit with the weapon specified. You can hunt your september archery, if no luck, october muzzy with a bow, and then the same for late season rifle with a bow.
Thanks, that is what I wasn't clear on, I have not gotten a tag of any kind yet.
No problem. MS lets you hunt any season that is OTC as long as you use that weapon. It still is only one tag though
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 12, 2025, 05:07:31 PM
You can also use any lessor weapon, ie: Modern season hunters can also use a muzzie or bow.
Muzzle loader season hunters can also use a bow.
Just archery seasons are limited to archery equipment.
This isn't specific to Multi-season tags either.
One caveat is if there are firearm/method restrictions in specific GMU's, then those restrictions have to be followed.
Post by: DaNewb on August 12, 2025, 05:24:59 PM
Post by: dreadi on August 12, 2025, 09:28:40 PM
Looks like elk is first come first serve on 8/19 and deer are first come first serve on 8/21Did they send an email this year?
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Post by: trophyhunt on August 13, 2025, 04:52:38 AM
an email should be coming, but they put that notice up on their Facebook page.Looks like elk is first come first serve on 8/19 and deer are first come first serve on 8/21Did they send an email this year?
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Post by: Threewolves on August 13, 2025, 06:16:44 AM
I guess that's nice if you have and follow face book.an email should be coming, but they put that notice up on their Facebook page.Looks like elk is first come first serve on 8/19 and deer are first come first serve on 8/21Did they send an email this year?
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Post by: 92xj on August 13, 2025, 06:36:54 AM
Post by: dreadi on August 13, 2025, 08:15:09 AM
This is a screen shot of last year's bulletin.
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Post by: Elkaholic daWg on August 13, 2025, 08:38:07 AM
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Post by: trophyhunt on August 13, 2025, 12:10:07 PM
If you purchase a leftover multi season elk tag, does your points for the multi season elk tag go to zero? Or do you still keep your accumulated points?no, not on this one.
Post by: trophyhunt on August 13, 2025, 12:13:12 PM
Post by: teanawayslayer on August 13, 2025, 12:15:53 PM
If you are gonna try to get an elk tag, best of luck! You'll have to be first in line, and have an employee that knows what they are doing. Fred meyer opens at 6 by my work, I'd have to be standing at the doors at 6 (or before) and get to the counter and sit for 4 hours, and then hope the person has half a brain. The tags will be gone in seconds.worse than the Idaho tag sales :chuckle:
Post by: trophyhunt on August 13, 2025, 12:26:40 PM
BOOM!!!! way worse, lol. I'm not even gonna try this year and I've been successful twice in the past with these draws. The lady who I went to retired, she was on it!! And I did take the 4 hours of vacation to be first in line.If you are gonna try to get an elk tag, best of luck! You'll have to be first in line, and have an employee that knows what they are doing. Fred meyer opens at 6 by my work, I'd have to be standing at the doors at 6 (or before) and get to the counter and sit for 4 hours, and then hope the person has half a brain. The tags will be gone in seconds.worse than the Idaho tag sales :chuckle:
Post by: Apples on August 14, 2025, 08:29:49 AM
Post by: dreadi on August 14, 2025, 09:50:40 AM
So here is an idea, how about when you put in for them you pay your money up front for tag if you don't get drawn you get a refund, problem solved.Other states do it. I do wonder if the amount of interest they would collect would be worth the amount of work involved.
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Post by: HntnFsh on August 14, 2025, 06:36:55 PM
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Post by: Twispriver on August 15, 2025, 01:50:50 PM
I'd vote yes for that :tup:
Post by: Simcoe hunter on August 15, 2025, 03:39:05 PM
Imagine if the dealer at the store you stand in line for hours, wants the tag and does himself first?!! lol, no one would get one after him! I can see that happening.
The dealer here in Goldendale does that for his brother. Why not draw from the pool of names that didn't get one since they already paid the fee to be in the drawing. And then they should be able to purchase it at the lower price before the increase took effect. This state is really getting out of hand.
Post by: Angus on August 15, 2025, 04:00:29 PM
Imagine if the dealer at the store you stand in line for hours, wants the tag and does himself first?!! lol, no one would get one after him! I can see that happening.
My wife used to work the customer service desk at FM (and knew how to sell licenses) wish she still worked there and worked next Tuesday. Not really, she makes a hell of a lot more $$$ now. :chuckle:
I do wish they had a better system, I have to work Tuesday, no chance for me to get 1.
Post by: NOCK NOCK on August 17, 2025, 05:53:04 AM
So here is an idea, how about when you put in for them you pay your money up front for tag if you don't get drawn you get a refund, problem solved.
THIS :yeah: but add....
If you do get drawn, NO turning it back in.
Crazy stupid to me that 2600 returned theirs.
If ya dont want it........dont apply for it. SIMPLE :bash:
Post by: Alan K on August 17, 2025, 08:02:08 AM
The people that were drawn for special permits likely don't purchase multi-season, at least nobody I know does. If I draw a tag for a species with a bag limit of one for the year, I'm going to notch my tag on that special hunt. I'd imagine a good chunk of the non-purchases are from holders of other special permits. Then throw in drawing tags out of state with high success too and all of the sudden many people don't need multi-season, they'll already have full freezers.
Post by: Clearcut on August 17, 2025, 02:02:01 PM
2600 didn't purchase the tag, it's not that they purchased then returned. Requiring upfront purchase with refund if not drawn would solve 95% of that.
The people that were drawn for special permits likely don't purchase multi-season, at least nobody I know does. If I draw a tag for a species with a bag limit of one for the year, I'm going to notch my tag on that special hunt. I'd imagine a good chunk of the non-purchases are from holders of other special permits. Then throw in drawing tags out of state with high success too and all of the sudden many people don't need multi-season, they'll already have full freezers.
If you apply for a special permit for elk or deer that would
Mean you would have already have purchased your tags for both those and once you apply for hunts your locked in for whatever weapon type
And east or west side for elk?? So I’m not to sure many people our not buying them based on the draws here. Wouldn’t make any sense. You’d wanna buy elk prior to applications for elk especially so you could apply east or west and any weapon..
Out of state tags quite possibly play a roll in weather or
Not someone decides to do it though
Post by: furbearer365 on August 17, 2025, 03:43:47 PM
Post by: emac on August 17, 2025, 04:14:03 PM
Not the case. I always apply for my hunts before I buy the multi season tags. If I draw a special permit I don't buy the multi season tag, if I don't don't then I will buy the multi season tag. Just exchange my original tag when I purchase the multi tag.2600 didn't purchase the tag, it's not that they purchased then returned. Requiring upfront purchase with refund if not drawn would solve 95% of that.
The people that were drawn for special permits likely don't purchase multi-season, at least nobody I know does. If I draw a tag for a species with a bag limit of one for the year, I'm going to notch my tag on that special hunt. I'd imagine a good chunk of the non-purchases are from holders of other special permits. Then throw in drawing tags out of state with high success too and all of the sudden many people don't need multi-season, they'll already have full freezers.
If you apply for a special permit for elk or deer that would
Mean you would have already have purchased your tags for both those and once you apply for hunts your locked in for whatever weapon type
And east or west side for elk?? So I’m not to sure many people our not buying them based on the draws here. Wouldn’t make any sense. You’d wanna buy elk prior to applications for elk especially so you could apply east or west and any weapon..
Out of state tags quite possibly play a roll in weather or
Not someone decides to do it though
Also I dont think many guys that are on the Eastside apply for Westside if they get drawn for multi season elk. I am sure they use it to apply for different weapon types though.
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Post by: NOCK NOCK on August 17, 2025, 06:00:52 PM
2600 didn't purchase the tag, it's not that they purchased then returned. Requiring upfront purchase with refund if not drawn would solve 95% of that.
The people that were drawn for special permits likely don't purchase multi-season, at least nobody I know does. If I draw a tag for a species with a bag limit of one for the year, I'm going to notch my tag on that special hunt. I'd imagine a good chunk of the non-purchases are from holders of other special permits. Then throw in drawing tags out of state with high success too and all of the sudden many people don't need multi-season, they'll already have full freezers.
Well aware of how it works. Yes folks dont purchase then return.
Your second paragraph is mostly correct.........and that is just another example of why permits/draws are so messed up in WA st.
Make your hunts prioritized, and think about your fellow sportsman.
There are prolly 2600 folks out there who would have been thrilled to draw (originally) and never returned it. I am one of those folks. I had a year I drew multi/colock any bull/cow......and kept them all. I LOVE to hunt, this gave me much more opportunity to KILL.
On years when I had a reasonable chance of going OOS I didn't apply for local stuff, general OTC worked.
Post by: vandeman17 on August 18, 2025, 09:00:33 AM
Not the case. I always apply for my hunts before I buy the multi season tags. If I draw a special permit I don't buy the multi season tag, if I don't don't then I will buy the multi season tag. Just exchange my original tag when I purchase the multi tag.2600 didn't purchase the tag, it's not that they purchased then returned. Requiring upfront purchase with refund if not drawn would solve 95% of that.
The people that were drawn for special permits likely don't purchase multi-season, at least nobody I know does. If I draw a tag for a species with a bag limit of one for the year, I'm going to notch my tag on that special hunt. I'd imagine a good chunk of the non-purchases are from holders of other special permits. Then throw in drawing tags out of state with high success too and all of the sudden many people don't need multi-season, they'll already have full freezers.
If you apply for a special permit for elk or deer that would
Mean you would have already have purchased your tags for both those and once you apply for hunts your locked in for whatever weapon type
And east or west side for elk?? So I’m not to sure many people our not buying them based on the draws here. Wouldn’t make any sense. You’d wanna buy elk prior to applications for elk especially so you could apply east or west and any weapon..
Out of state tags quite possibly play a roll in weather or
Not someone decides to do it though
Also I dont think many guys that are on the Eastside apply for Westside if they get drawn for multi season elk. I am sure they use it to apply for different weapon types though.
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Exactly this. I drew multi season and had purchased a rifle tag. I ended up drawing a quality deer permit so I didn't buy the MS tag but if I hadn't, I would have bought it so that I could hunt archery.
Post by: trophyhunt on August 19, 2025, 10:19:21 AM
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Post by: trophyhunt on August 19, 2025, 11:01:22 AM
Was it an option online or did you need to be at a vendor?vendor only.
Post by: HillHound on August 19, 2025, 11:23:09 AM
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Post by: JakeLand on August 19, 2025, 12:06:19 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on August 19, 2025, 12:09:10 PM
My buddy got his elk being first in lineexcellent! If you weren't first, you were last!
Post by: Ghost Hunter on August 19, 2025, 02:07:49 PM
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Post by: ACCUBOND on August 21, 2025, 10:28:13 AM
Post by: ACCUBOND on August 21, 2025, 10:29:28 AM
Waited in line, signed in and don’t see any option for the tag. Guess they sold out quick.
Same happened to me there was no option to buy. I went out and back in a couple times and it was there, mess as usual.
Post by: 92xj on August 21, 2025, 10:30:53 AM
Waited in line, signed in and don’t see any option for the tag. Guess they sold out quick.
Same happened to me there was no option to buy. I went out and back in a couple times and it was there, mess as usual.
Finally found the tag option. Entered card number. Watch thing spin for a few minutes. Then got an error and to try again. So dumb
Post by: 92xj on August 21, 2025, 10:32:21 AM
Waited in line, signed in and don’t see any option for the tag. Guess they sold out quick.
Same happened to me there was no option to buy. I went out and back in a couple times and it was there, mess as usual.
Finally found the tag option. Entered card number. Watch thing spin for a few minutes. Then got an error and to try again. So dumb
But did get the emailed receipt. I will not enter my card information again even though it says a connection error occurred and to try again. So dumb, still.
Post by: WSU on August 21, 2025, 10:35:21 AM
Post by: vandeman17 on August 21, 2025, 10:37:00 AM
I retried the payment 3 times and never looked like it went through. Then I got 3 different receipts. Maybe I just spent $600 on the damn thing?
3 tags. Whack em and stack em
Post by: WSU on August 21, 2025, 10:39:13 AM
Post by: 92xj on August 21, 2025, 10:41:19 AM
Post by: SHED REAPER on August 21, 2025, 10:46:03 AM
Post by: Twispriver on August 21, 2025, 10:46:46 AM
Post by: ACCUBOND on August 21, 2025, 10:47:03 AM
3 ERROR MESSAGES FOR ME AND NO RECIEPT, WHY DID IT INCREASE $50
Everything went up like 38% July 1
Post by: Moe the Sleaze on August 21, 2025, 10:48:57 AM
Post by: kball4 on August 21, 2025, 10:49:17 AM
Post by: Rugergunsite308 on August 21, 2025, 10:50:34 AM
3 ERROR MESSAGES FOR ME AND NO RECIEPT, WHY DID IT INCREASE $50
Because we got Bobby for governor. That boy aint right.
Post by: Rugergunsite308 on August 21, 2025, 10:51:27 AM
Post by: DeerSkin on August 21, 2025, 10:53:53 AM
Post by: SHED REAPER on August 21, 2025, 10:57:47 AM
Post by: IFunk on August 21, 2025, 11:05:00 AM
mine shows that its my turn after waiting in line nearly an hour but now nothing is happening and it isn't redirecting me to the web site. what do i do?
This was a huge fail on the Technology end as I suspected once I saw the queue. I'm happy I got one, but I can't believe how bad this went.
It was labeled as "first come first serve", but then you are put into a queue and assigned a random place in line. Oxy Moron there!
Also they didn't update the verbiage so the meat of the queue message referred to "elk".
Once I was finally redirected to the site, there was a graphic of a deer and an Oops.. loading the app. Then once I finally got into the wild app the MS tag wasn't in the Tag section and I had to search for it. Then the payment process kept timing out and never actually looked like it completed, so I kept re-attempting. I'm wondering how many times I was charged. Good grief!
Post by: SHED REAPER on August 21, 2025, 11:09:11 AM
Post by: DeerSkin on August 21, 2025, 11:09:45 AM
Post by: SHED REAPER on August 21, 2025, 11:11:36 AM
Post by: DeerSkin on August 21, 2025, 11:13:14 AM
Post by: SHED REAPER on August 21, 2025, 11:15:32 AM
Post by: DeerSkin on August 21, 2025, 11:17:24 AM
I guess ill give you 1 of my 3
Thanks! im sure you like the extra charges on your card, this state sucks!
Post by: jrebel on August 21, 2025, 11:21:55 AM
Post by: thom9719 on August 21, 2025, 11:27:45 AM
Post by: WSU on August 21, 2025, 11:29:03 AM
The queue message shows sold out now :(
Probably because I bought 6
Post by: IFunk on August 21, 2025, 11:32:20 AM
The queue message shows sold out now :(
Probably because I bought 6
:chuckle:
I bought 3 according to BECU.
Post by: emac on August 21, 2025, 12:50:04 PM
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Post by: HereDuckyDucky on August 21, 2025, 01:52:34 PM
Spent so much time getting hers, I was not able to get mine. Oh well...
RW
Post by: Turner89 on August 21, 2025, 03:19:35 PM
I got one for my wife. Took me about six attempts before my payment information went through. I anticipate seeing all those charges on my card.I ended up paying 3 times for mine. Hopefully it doesn't take to long for the refund.
Spent so much time getting hers, I was not able to get mine. Oh well...
RW
Post by: SkookumHntr on August 21, 2025, 04:27:25 PM
Post by: HillHound on August 21, 2025, 04:37:18 PM
There will probably be half of them available again at the end of the week
Post by: Twispriver on August 21, 2025, 05:50:40 PM
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Post by: jrebel on August 21, 2025, 06:58:19 PM
Interesting that you guys were in a queue. I logged in and out 6 times from 10 to 10:06. Was never put in a queue and it the tag finally showed up as an option and I bought it.
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That means there weren’t enough people early on to overload the system and initiate the need for a queue.
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Post by: SkookumHntr on August 22, 2025, 09:13:20 AM
I logged in around 1018 and was 2300 ish. Took better part of an hour and a half and I got one. When I was at 100 it updated saying 170 tags left.that’s about exactly when I logged in after the dealer couldn’t even get logged in, I was 2300 in line, waited for about in hour got in, said there were 170 left, put all my info in and hit buy, wouldn’t go through then it said they were sold out..
Post by: jrebel on August 22, 2025, 09:37:21 AM
I logged in around 1018 and was 2300 ish. Took better part of an hour and a half and I got one. When I was at 100 it updated saying 170 tags left.that’s about exactly when I logged in after the dealer couldn’t even get logged in, I was 2300 in line, waited for about in hour got in, said there were 170 left, put all my info in and hit buy, wouldn’t go through then it said they were sold out..
That sucks.....I wonder if they were starting to put some of the over sold tags back up for sale as the time went on?? Sounds like a typical WDFW *censored* show.....I got lucky this time!! WHICH IS A FIRST!!!!! lol
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on August 22, 2025, 10:47:33 AM
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Post by: Mtnwalker on August 23, 2025, 10:16:42 AM
I’m on the pay up front team! Refund those not drawn less a fee! I get tired of paying the same price as those that are drawn without the same benefits of the tag. If you don’t want it don’t apply!
Pay up front or do it like an out of state app where your card gets dinged when you draw. This system of apply then decide whether you actually want it is silly. I’m sure from their perspective they want as many app fees as possible though
Post by: dilleytech on August 23, 2025, 11:01:39 AM
Has anyone got refunded yet? Wife picked one up and also got charged 3 times. All 3 of which went through on her cards.
Post by: HereDuckyDucky on August 23, 2025, 01:55:52 PM
RW
Post by: spookgus on August 23, 2025, 04:26:34 PM
Post by: bucksbearsbeers on August 23, 2025, 05:00:04 PM
Pretty simple.....if you draw, you have 14 days to purchase. If you choose not to purchase they start sending out notices to the next in line. Those next in line have 5-7 days to purchase till they are all sold. If they go this route, the guys buying left over multi season would likely have time to still put in for draws knowing they have a multi season.This one!
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Post by: HereDuckyDucky on August 24, 2025, 05:37:55 AM
I’m seeing 5 credits pending on my card.
Me too.
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Post by: ACCUBOND on August 24, 2025, 10:40:23 AM
Post by: Moe the Sleaze on August 25, 2025, 03:32:20 PM
Who is surrendering their current tag before the MS tag shows up in the mail?
I’m pretty hesitant, given the snafu that happened Thursday morning.
Post by: jrebel on August 25, 2025, 04:54:00 PM
We went to Sportsman's Warehouse and the gal at the counter had to call WDFW to advise it was being surrendered. WDFW took the document number and said the new tag would be showing up in the next 5 to 7 business days.
Worst case scenario....I have to purchase a replacement, so I felt comfortable surrendering it right away.
Post by: Dansk on August 25, 2025, 05:26:47 PM
Patio front works for me.
Has anyone got refunded yet? Wife picked one up and also got charged 3 times. All 3 of which went through on her cards.
Refund just posted. I didn't request it... so they are on it. Both the tag and conv. Fees refunded today.
Post by: dilleytech on August 26, 2025, 11:27:30 AM
Patio front works for me.
Has anyone got refunded yet? Wife picked one up and also got charged 3 times. All 3 of which went through on her cards.
Refund just posted. I didn't request it... so they are on it. Both the tag and conv. Fees refunded today.
Ya wife sent an email yesterday and got the extra two charges removed.
Post by: 92xj on August 26, 2025, 11:37:50 AM
I surrendered mine the day after. Will they even send the multi season without the original tag being surrendered??? This is my first year surrendering a tag so I was under the impression you had to before they sent the other.
We went to Sportsman's Warehouse and the gal at the counter had to call WDFW to advise it was being surrendered. WDFW took the document number and said the new tag would be showing up in the next 5 to 7 business days.
Worst case scenario....I have to purchase a replacement, so I felt comfortable surrendering it right away.
Could you have purchased a “replacement” for the MS right then, and got your MS tag in hand that day?
Post by: Rugergunsite308 on August 26, 2025, 11:49:09 AM
Surplus multi-season tag purchasers being charged multiple times
WDFW statement Aug. 25, 2025
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is aware that some customers were charged multiple times for multi-season deer tags they purchased during the recent surplus tag sale on August 21. WDFW is working to address this issue as quickly as possible and issue needed refunds. WDFW will also be working with the point of sale vendor to understand what caused this error and how to keep it from happening again. We appreciate your patience.
This error did not impact the number of multi-season deer tags issued on August 21. All 2,693 surplus multi-season deer tags were sold August 21 and remain sold out.
Post by: jrebel on August 26, 2025, 12:41:15 PM
I surrendered mine the day after. Will they even send the multi season without the original tag being surrendered??? This is my first year surrendering a tag so I was under the impression you had to before they sent the other.
We went to Sportsman's Warehouse and the gal at the counter had to call WDFW to advise it was being surrendered. WDFW took the document number and said the new tag would be showing up in the next 5 to 7 business days.
Worst case scenario....I have to purchase a replacement, so I felt comfortable surrendering it right away.
Could you have purchased a “replacement” for the MS right then, and got your MS tag in hand that day?
I was hoping so….but was not an option. I’m sure I could have purchased a replacement multi season and paid the additional cost, but I’m not in a hurry. We will see if t shows up in the mail next week. I won’t get worried about iit till then.
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Post by: Dansk on August 27, 2025, 02:23:26 PM
I surrendered mine the day after. Will they even send the multi season without the original tag being surrendered??? This is my first year surrendering a tag so I was under the impression you had to before they sent the other.
We went to Sportsman's Warehouse and the gal at the counter had to call WDFW to advise it was being surrendered. WDFW took the document number and said the new tag would be showing up in the next 5 to 7 business days.
Worst case scenario....I have to purchase a replacement, so I felt comfortable surrendering it right away.
Could you have purchased a “replacement” for the MS right then, and got your MS tag in hand that day?
Yep. Thats what I did. It was $8 IIRC. Cheap insurance. The wdfw employee signed and labeled my modern tag 'surendered' and said i should keep it, in case I did not recieve the MS in the mail. Big red flag, so I said ill pay the 8 for a dupe and walked with my tag.
Post by: dilleytech on August 30, 2025, 10:59:27 AM
Post by: TriggerMike on August 30, 2025, 11:17:11 AM
Post by: jrebel on August 30, 2025, 12:23:27 PM
Anyone get their tag in the mail yet?
Nothing yet for me.
For the folks saying no one ask for them to surrender and now they have “X” number of tags in their possession…..don’t you all take some ownership in surrendering them? I’m not suggesting you all are gonna kill multiple deer, but when you purchase your multi season tag, don’t you have the responsibility to surrender your other?? Hard to blame WDFW for this….and I have a lot of animosity towards are game dept….. but this is on you guys to do what’s right.
Post by: dilleytech on August 30, 2025, 12:27:08 PM
Don’t.
Post by: jrebel on August 30, 2025, 12:40:16 PM
Doing what’s right is not filling the extra tags they give us. It doesn’t matter if some gas station employee with a 6th grade education throws it in the garbage or I do. It’s just funny that they are “required” to take your old tag but usually
Don’t.
I agree....other than the fact, I don't think they throw them in the garbage. It is my understanding that surrendered tags get sent back to WDFW. I may be wrong (this is the first year I have ever surrendered a tag), but if they do monitor surrendered tags and you don't surrender yours.....could you potentially get in trouble? When I surrendered mine, the gal at Sportsman's Warehouse called WDFW and they took the doc. number. She took the tag and placed it in an envelope.
Point being....why not just turn it in? I get archery opens in a day and half and folks won't have tags in hand (100% WDFW's fault for selling leftover tags so close to archery season). So then folks that want to hunt the opener, buy the replacement (sucks, but an option non the less), why not just turn it in right then and there. It wouldn't be worth having multiple tags associated with my WDFW ID that could be scrutinized if contacted by an officer in the field.
Hopefully WDFW figures this out and starts selling extra tags much earlier in the coming years.
Post by: Threewolves on August 31, 2025, 09:39:21 PM
Why didn't we plan this two weeks ahead so we would be successful?
Why did we wait until the Thursday before the Monday opening day?
Why didn't we just email them with the transport tag information to print?
I would think with the vast experience and education of the Staff, they might have been able to predict there may be a problem just by looking at a calendar! The backward planning process go's something like this, how do we define success? Well, we want the seconded chance multi season folks to at least have the tag in their possession one week prior to season. So, we want the draw complete two week prior to season. So, two weeks prior to 01 September. Don't they have some kind of yearly training calendar they go of off based on what comes up every year, you know like hunting seasons for example.
Telling folks that if you really want to hunt you could just go buy a duplicate multi season transport tag for an additional $8.50. is crap OR is that the master plan 2,693 x 8.50 = 22,890 in addition to the 195.00 each. 2,693 x 195 =525,135.
A simple email with the transport tag information would have worked.
Heck, for 195.00 transport tags could have been next day FedEx.
Post by: kball4 on September 03, 2025, 11:05:21 AM
Post by: 2MANY on September 03, 2025, 11:57:43 AM
Almost comical.
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Post by: spookgus on September 03, 2025, 12:28:45 PM
Anyone get their tag in the mail yet? I haven't.Yesturday
Post by: Threewolves on September 03, 2025, 12:34:52 PM
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Post by: jrebel on September 03, 2025, 12:38:51 PM
Mine came yesterday 02 September.
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Same here :yeah:
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