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Big Game Hunting => Elk Hunting => Topic started by: Ghost Hunter on January 26, 2008, 07:21:21 AM

Title: Elk auction this morning
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 26, 2008, 07:21:21 AM: Anybody watching it on RFDTV @ 8:30 this morning? Thought it would be interesting to see how much they go for, and where the buyers are from. Not promoting or slamming, just curious.
Title: Re: Elk auction this morning
Post by: 50CalJim on January 26, 2008, 09:28:41 AM: Yeah I just walked by the tv & thought my hunting channel was on but instead it was this Elk auction.The 1st 4 cut antlers off of harvested Elk went for $900.00-$1,200.00. :DOH:
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Post by: PolarBear on January 26, 2008, 09:38:27 AM: I'm watching it as well, pretty awesome bulls! Gotta go!
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Post by: SuperDave on January 26, 2008, 09:50:27 AM: What channel is that guy's?
Title: Re: Elk auction this morning
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 26, 2008, 09:55:08 AM: Quote from: SuperDave on January 26, 2008, 09:50:27 AM
What channel is that guy's?
Dish 231 or do search for Superior Livestock auction
Title: Re: Elk auction this morning
Post by: WACATHUNTER on January 26, 2008, 09:57:33 AM: Thanks guys just put it on!!! THinking about buying one!!! JK.
WACAT
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Post by: SuperDave on January 26, 2008, 10:08:50 AM: What are they biddding on them for? Antlers? Sounds to me like they are gonna strengthen their own herds for hunting? Anyone have some insight?
Title: Re: Elk auction this morning
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 26, 2008, 10:21:57 AM: They sold sawed off antlers earlier for up to $1000 set. :o Don't think their buying for a hobby herd. So far 2 main buyers. Somebody is gonna be paying to hunt em? Trying to keep a running tab on the sales, your distracting me :chuckle:, lost track on a couple.
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Post by: billythekidrock on January 26, 2008, 11:16:48 AM: Are any of these from the Oregon guy that posts on iFish?
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Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 26, 2008, 11:22:13 AM: Most of them are. $22,000 8x9 465" breeder just sold!!!
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Post by: boneaddict on January 26, 2008, 11:59:39 AM: Sounds like I need to build a bigger fence around my place and the next time one is in the yard.CLOSE the gate. :o
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 26, 2008, 12:01:59 PM: Just put your elk tag on him and he's yours right? :dunno:
Title: Re: Elk auction this morning
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 26, 2008, 12:14:53 PM: Well the auction closed with 105 bull elk sold for approx $440,000.00 (I lost track on a couple). That's an average of $4,200.00 Appears to be a little money in it. What's an average steer sell for on the hoof? Then figure the antlers, semen, etc. Not argueing for or against, but on the busines side, appears to be an incentive. :dunno:
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Post by: Drop Tine on January 26, 2008, 01:01:43 PM: Someone told me buyers actually go to that ranch where the auction was held and shoot them. Kind of the second hand lion affect. Anyone see that movie. :chuckle:
Title: Re: Elk auction this morning
Post by: boneaddict on January 26, 2008, 01:31:10 PM: They usually are no good to sell after I put the tag on them. This catch and NOT release thing might be sort of hard at first. Funny thing is, the cows carry the same amount of genetic material for the job, and they are a whole lot cheaper.
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Post by: WDFW-SUX on January 26, 2008, 01:40:58 PM: No kidding I'd much rather have five cows from the san juan in Utah than one bull that some poacher or neighbor sould shoot first chance they got. A good cow could have 3-5 off spring in there life too.
Title: Re: Elk auction this morning
Post by: Ghost Hunter on January 26, 2008, 02:16:02 PM: Quote from: Drop Tine on January 26, 2008, 01:01:43 PM
Someone told me buyers actually go to that ranch where the auction was held and shoot them. Kind of the second hand lion affect. Anyone see that movie. :chuckle:
They made it very clear that was not an option to buyers at this ranch.
Title: Re: Elk auction this morning
Post by: PolarBear on January 26, 2008, 09:25:53 PM: Yep. they also said that there were ranches that you could transport them to for hold over or to "hunt". Some awesome bulls though. One of my buddies in Prineville knows the ranch well. I'll have to call and ask him a little more about it.
Title: Re: Elk auction this morning
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on January 29, 2008, 11:11:52 AM: Quote from: Drop Tine on January 26, 2008, 01:01:43 PM
Someone told me buyers actually go to that ranch where the auction was held and shoot them. Kind of the second hand lion affect. Anyone see that movie. :chuckle:
YOU BOUGHT A USED LION???!!!