Post by: Ridgeratt on October 07, 2009, 07:34:14 PM
He had seen Ridgerunner's article in a Magazine after he had success last year and published the story. He had contacted him to see if perhaps he was intrested in showing him the area and perhaps going along to assist. Being from the wrong side of the state. LOL. Ridgerunner suggested that he contact me. After several phone calls and Emails we had set a plan. I was going to pick him and show him the area.
We scouted the day before the season and then started hunting the opener. We had the opportunities to cross paths with several members from this site. Both old members and some new members that have posted. We watched Zack and his family working their bull from above and the we also saw Deke with their Bull and talked to Cleve and Wanttohuntmore with his wife and father.
We saw Moose every day with the exception of Sunday that we had to put rocks in our pockets to keep from getting blown off the hill.
The first two photo's are of a bull we called in the second photo the bull was less than 15 feet away!! tearing up brush. He passed on him.
Post by: Curly on October 07, 2009, 07:42:37 PM
Anyway, congrats to the NC hunter. That is a great bull. That was nice of you to show him around too. :tup:
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 07, 2009, 07:43:03 PM
Post by: Ridgerunner on October 07, 2009, 07:43:53 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on October 07, 2009, 07:49:59 PM
Post by: Craig on October 07, 2009, 07:50:45 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 07, 2009, 07:54:21 PM
Post by: LongTatLaw on October 07, 2009, 07:55:18 PM
nothing but good people from NC ;)
nice moose too!
Post by: littlebuf on October 07, 2009, 08:10:26 PM
Post by: Craig on October 07, 2009, 08:16:28 PM
I helped Brian out last year with his moose hunt and I did not even have a tag and now I'm kind of hooked on moose. awesome animals to hunt.
Post by: WAcoueshunter on October 07, 2009, 08:25:33 PM
great job. but i have to wonder why put in for so long on a washington moose if you live that far away. you've got to think it would be just about the same cost for him to go to Canada on a guided moose hunt after it was all said and done and not have to wait for a tag. i mean how much do they charge out of staters for the draw X 12 years + travel and shipping expense +out of state tag once he finally drew. was it just that he wanted a washington moose?
It actually is pretty cheap for him...cheaper than I thought, anyway. The travel and shipping expense will be roughly the same anywhere, so I'll leave that out. For the app and tag, presently it only costs them $55 to apply, plus you have to buy the $1100 license/tag once drawn. In present day dollars, that's only $660 (for 12 years of apps) plus $1100, or $1760. Roughly the same you'll pay should you get drawn in Idaho. Problem is, he could also apply forever and not draw one of those tags. Nonetheless, makes me think we should institute a NR cap on the OIL tags, like every other state. We pay $75 to apply each year in WY, for example, but we're subject to NR caps.
Post by: huntnphool on October 08, 2009, 01:53:57 AM
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For the app and tag, presently it only costs them $55 to apply
Please explain this, to apply you first need to purchase a license, are you telling me a non res hunting license is only $50.00? The application is $5.00 and the tag last year cost me $120.00. :dunno:
Post by: whacker1 on October 08, 2009, 06:33:49 AM
Post by: Curly on October 08, 2009, 06:54:43 AM
Post by: bobcat on October 08, 2009, 07:18:46 AM
Post by: Cleve on October 08, 2009, 08:52:03 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 08, 2009, 09:03:12 AM
for deer, elk and bear you have to buy licenses ahead of time.
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 08, 2009, 04:25:59 PM
QuoteFor the app and tag, presently it only costs them $55 to apply
Please explain this, to apply you first need to purchase a license, are you telling me a non res hunting license is only $50.00? The application is $5.00 and the tag last year cost me $120.00. :dunno:
What ever the cost he incured is not my Business!
As it is also not your Business!
The Bottom line is that what ever they were he was above board and met the state requirment's to be awarded the 12 points and then the tag!!
NUFF SAID!
Post by: bornforhorns on October 08, 2009, 04:27:32 PM
Post by: huntnphool on October 08, 2009, 04:30:16 PM
Post by: bobcat on October 08, 2009, 04:32:07 PM
Post by: elkspert on October 08, 2009, 08:14:07 PM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on October 08, 2009, 10:55:02 PM
Post by: markts on October 09, 2009, 06:23:54 AM
Post by: littlebuf on October 09, 2009, 04:52:11 PM
QuoteFor the app and tag, presently it only costs them $55 to apply
Please explain this, to apply you first need to purchase a license, are you telling me a non res hunting license is only $50.00? The application is $5.00 and the tag last year cost me $120.00. :dunno:
What ever the cost he incured is not my Business!
As it is also not your Business!
The Bottom line is that what ever they were he was above board and met the state requirment's to be awarded the 12 points and then the tag!!
NUFF SAID!
wow :o
Post by: boneaddict on October 09, 2009, 08:14:01 PM
Post by: littletoes on October 10, 2009, 08:01:28 AM
I think/thought you HAD to purchase the hunting license first? I applied once before I had a license, and got a letter saying I just donated my money becasue of not having a license??? Confused on this one....its been a while.
Regardless, they hunted hard, got some great photos and some memories.
I do know that back when I was a memeber of the Inland Wildlife Council, we met with the F & G Department, and it was always amazing to me that they have thought that we have as much hunting opportunity as Montana, Wyoming, Colorado or even Idaho. Amazing, isn't it? But guys, this is an altogether off-topic subject and we should continue the discussion elsewere and NOT hijack this thread!
A Nice Moose, well taken, Congrats!
Post by: littlebuf on October 10, 2009, 04:12:39 PM
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on October 10, 2009, 04:39:02 PM
Post by: boneaddict on October 10, 2009, 04:44:58 PM
Post by: bobcat on October 10, 2009, 06:14:59 PM
Post by: huntnphool on October 10, 2009, 06:58:05 PM
Post by: pat2bear on October 10, 2009, 07:02:59 PM
Post by: Ridgeratt on October 11, 2009, 07:44:51 PM
There has also sentiment about having them up front the money. OK so then let's go back to upfront money for everyone. That way it's fair for all.
I do believe that you will be seeing him again with the amount of points he has for both sheep and goats