Post by: buglin4bulls on August 31, 2010, 10:39:28 PM
Any ideas on where im going to find the biggest bull!
Post by: Timberstalker on August 31, 2010, 10:43:04 PM
They killed the last elk in the Blues in 2009.
Just Kidding. Introduce yourself and get known amongst the forum. There are some good guys and gals on here that will help you.
Then buy a good pair of boots, your gonna have to let a lot of bulls walk and sort like hell.
Good Luck.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 31, 2010, 10:43:55 PM
Post by: 50CalJim on August 31, 2010, 11:48:47 PM
Post by: groundhog on September 01, 2010, 12:34:53 PM
Post by: bobcat on September 01, 2010, 12:40:24 PM
Post by: WDFW-SUX on September 01, 2010, 12:42:55 PM
Post by: MuleySniper on September 01, 2010, 12:47:35 PM
Post by: BLUEBULLS on September 01, 2010, 01:12:08 PM
Clockum 8)
definitely!
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 01, 2010, 01:16:16 PM
Clockum 8)
definitely!
:yeah:
Post by: bucklucky on September 01, 2010, 01:38:05 PM
Post by: Bows4huntn on September 01, 2010, 02:32:36 PM
Post by: hunterofelk on September 01, 2010, 05:41:56 PM
Post by: BENCHLEG on September 01, 2010, 07:39:26 PM
Post by: coachcw on September 01, 2010, 08:04:54 PM
Post by: cle elum bowhunter on September 02, 2010, 07:03:22 PM
Post by: GregE on September 02, 2010, 09:30:09 PM
Yep, but some lucky foks don't have / or take the time.
Post by: Thenewguy on September 02, 2010, 09:37:11 PM
My understanding, if a general season is open, they must use that weapon, ie. archery during archery, etc. If no open general season then they can use any weapon. At least thats the way I though it worked.
This is correct. Any weapon, any time between september 1st and december 31st in any gmu open to a general or special permit season. you must use the legal weapon during each respective season but may choose any when there is not season. I might have the actual letter still somewhere...
Post by: br8kitoff on September 03, 2010, 04:39:55 PM
I would scratch off the Colockum. I am planning on killing the only big bull left up there on the opener! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:I know right where he is too.....maybe you miss and I get pulled next year :chuckle:
Post by: Bows4huntn on September 03, 2010, 04:56:42 PM
I would scratch off the Colockum. I am planning on killing the only big bull left up there on the opener! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:I know right where he is too.....maybe you miss and I get pulled next year :chuckle:
Thanks for the boost of confidence! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Post by: buglin4bulls on September 04, 2010, 08:11:00 PM
Post by: jackelope on September 10, 2010, 07:03:11 AM
wenaha or dayton rifle rut hunt.
:iamwithstupid:
Post by: PolarBear on September 10, 2010, 07:16:11 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on September 10, 2010, 07:26:52 AM
Post by: bobcat on September 10, 2010, 08:08:25 AM
Huntin the mission (blewett pass) the 20-24
I don't think I'd be hunting the Mission unit with that tag. Besides, can't you hunt outside of the actual general and permit season dates? Why hunt just the 20th to the 24th? I'd be hunting a unit right now that isn't open for archery, with a rifle.
Post by: colockumelk on September 10, 2010, 02:56:13 PM
Clockum 8)
definitely!
:yeah:
Nope stick to the blues. Way more elk there. :) In fact stop putting in for the Colockum. The blues is way better. I heard the Colockum is overun with wolves and cougars 8)
Post by: Woodchuck on September 10, 2010, 03:04:10 PM
Post by: colockumelk on September 10, 2010, 08:03:18 PM
Post by: 400out on September 10, 2010, 09:24:31 PM
i am sorry my friend you are mistaken. the blues are overrun with people, wolves, grizzlies and saquatch for years now. in fact there are no elk in the blues. i can get Pathfinder101 to get his proof pics out again to remind you if need be. besides ellensburg has way nicer motels :chuckle:I was waiting for that recant :chuckle:
Post by: bucknasty on September 10, 2010, 09:31:35 PM
Post by: colockumelk on September 11, 2010, 05:51:40 AM
I don't hunt E. WA but I've seen some huge bulls in the mountains to the south of Cle Elum.
Nope those were deer.
Post by: Cougeyes on September 11, 2010, 06:46:34 AM
Post by: buglin4bulls on September 12, 2010, 02:44:43 PM
Post by: yelp on September 12, 2010, 02:53:47 PM
Almira/Hartline area has the biggest bulls in the state!
Very true statement!
Post by: jackelope on September 12, 2010, 05:37:59 PM
I can only hunt seasons that are open, such as any special permit seasons or general seasons.
keep reading, I'm 99% sure thats not correct. You might send Thenewguy on here a pm and ask him. He had one last year.
Post by: alanger on September 12, 2010, 05:47:56 PM
I would scratch off the Colockum. I am planning on killing the only big bull left up there on the opener! :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
i scratched the colockum off your list as well.
i saw the last big bull got shot today. tribal kill
heavy 6x6 bull
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 12, 2010, 05:52:19 PM
i am sorry my friend you are mistaken. the blues are overrun with people, wolves, grizzlies and saquatch for years now. in fact there are no elk in the blues. i can get Pathfinder101 to get his proof pics out again to remind you if need be. besides ellensburg has way nicer motels :chuckle:
That's a fact JIMKD8. Here's the proof you were talking about...
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 12, 2010, 06:00:07 PM
No wonder you never see any elk you hang out with Pathfinder101. He's old, slow and never leaves the road. That's why he hunts the Blues, there's lots of roads and the Blues are really flat. Not very steep at all. :chuckle:
Thanks for the shout-out Colockum :chuckle: Oh, by the way, I almost shot an elk in your old stomping grounds this morning. While I was at drill. No kidding. When I get the pictures back from the guy who was with me, I'll post the story on another thread. Oh, and by the way, I saw a 370 bull in there (didn't get a pic of that one though). Go gettim' guys...
Post by: NWBREW on September 12, 2010, 06:10:29 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on September 13, 2010, 06:35:38 AM
Post by: wastickslinger on September 13, 2010, 06:55:40 AM
I can only hunt seasons that are open, such as any special permit seasons or general seasons.
keep reading, I'm 99% sure thats not correct. You might send Thenewguy on here a pm and ask him. He had one last year.
Probably going to kick himself when he reads it again and sees that he can hunt the same as the gov and raffle tag. At least that is how it was last year. Maybe they changed it.
Post by: Woodchuck on September 13, 2010, 07:12:32 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 13, 2010, 09:55:47 AM
Post by: Woodchuck on September 13, 2010, 10:00:02 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 13, 2010, 10:02:01 AM
i heard the toutle was really starting to heat up as well
Best hunt in the state... ;)
Post by: colockumelk on September 14, 2010, 04:17:29 PM
No wonder you never see any elk you hang out with Pathfinder101. He's old, slow and never leaves the road. That's why he hunts the Blues, there's lots of roads and the Blues are really flat. Not very steep at all. :chuckle:
Thanks for the shout-out Colockum :chuckle: Oh, by the way, I almost shot an elk in your old stomping grounds this morning. While I was at drill. No kidding. When I get the pictures back from the guy who was with me, I'll post the story on another thread. Oh, and by the way, I saw a 370 bull in there (didn't get a pic of that one though). Go gettim' guys...
Anytime brother :) Were you at YTC or in the Colockum. Speaking of YTC has anyone seen that picture of the black bear shot at YTC???
Post by: Timberstalker on September 15, 2010, 02:44:10 PM
I need to see this.
Post by: Buckmark on September 15, 2010, 02:49:46 PM
I was drawn for the 2010 Incintive Tag. Pretty much i get to hunt in Eastern Wa for elk. The rules are i can hunt any general season with that weapon. But the best part is i can hunt and special permit season i want and as many as i want with what ever weapon i choose. SO!Hanford........
Any ideas on where im going to find the biggest bull!
Post by: carpsniperg2 on September 15, 2010, 07:18:01 PM
Post by: nwhunter on September 15, 2010, 09:20:55 PM
Post by: Thenewguy on September 15, 2010, 09:38:13 PM
I can only hunt seasons that are open, such as any special permit seasons or general seasons.
keep reading, I'm 99% sure thats not correct. You might send Thenewguy on here a pm and ask him. He had one last year.
Jackelope is correct. You can hunt anytime with any weapon. I had the deer version of that tag last year. Pm me if you want the specifics
Post by: Thenewguy on September 15, 2010, 09:41:01 PM
Incentive Hunt
InboxX
Reply |Arocho, Cody M (DFW) to me
show details 12/3/09
Tom,
Below is the WACS for your incentive tag, I have highlighted and Bolded your section for viewing. Hope this helps.
Good luck!
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SPECIAL INCENTIVE PERMITS
Hunters will be entered into a drawing for special deer and elk incentive permits for prompt reporting of hunting activity in compliance with WAC 232-28-299.
(a) There will be two (2) any elk special incentive permits for Western Washington.
Open area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMUs 418, 485, 522, and those GMUs closed to elk hunting or closed to branch antlered bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
Open season: September 1 - December 31.
Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons.
Bag limit: One additional elk.
There will be two (2) any elk special incentive permits for Eastern Washington.
Open area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157 and those GMUs closed to elk hunting or closed to branch antlered bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
Open season: September 1 - December 31.
Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons.
Bag limit: One additional elk.
(b) There will be five (5) statewide any deer special incentive permits, for use in any area open to general or permit hunting seasons EXCEPT GMUs 157, 418, 485, 522, and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
Open season: September 1 - December 31.
Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons and any legal weapon at other times if there are no firearm restrictions.
Bag limit: One additional any deer.
Auction, raffle, and special incentive hunt permittee rules
(1) Permittee shall contact the appropriate regional office of the department of fish and wildlife when entering the designated hunt area or entering the region to hunt outside the general season.
(2) The permittee may be accompanied by others; however, only the permittee is allowed to carry a legal weapon or harvest an animal.
(3) Any attempt by members of the permittee's party to herd or drive wildlife is prohibited.
(4) If requested by the department, the permittee is required to direct department officials to the site of the kill.
(5) The permit is valid during the hunting season dates for the year issued.
(6) The permittee will present the head and carcass of the bighorn sheep killed to any department office within 72 hours of date of kill.
(7) The permittee must abide by all local, state, and federal regulations including firearm restriction areas and area closures.
(8) Hunters awarded the special incentive permit will be required to send the appropriate license fee to the department of fish and wildlife headquarters in Olympia. The department will issue the license and transport tag and send it to the special incentive permit winner.
Post by: bobcat on September 15, 2010, 10:14:29 PM
Post by: trophyhunt on September 16, 2010, 06:23:26 AM
I know what I would do if I had that tag. Call mtcook that outfits in the Blues and have him pack you into his area as soon as the rifle rut tag is done and you will kill a monster bull. Better yet pay for his guided hunt and I will go with you and the three 380 plus bulls we played with last week can't be far from where they were! nwhunter:yeah: :yeah:That's exactly what I would do, if I ever get my muzzy tag I'm there!!!!
Post by: whacker1 on September 16, 2010, 08:35:26 AM
Post by: jackelope on September 16, 2010, 02:22:04 PM
Thanks
Post by: buglin4bulls on September 16, 2010, 10:30:37 PM
Post by: buglin4bulls on September 16, 2010, 10:44:24 PM
Post by: buglin4bulls on September 17, 2010, 10:32:45 PM
Post by: wamuledeer on September 17, 2010, 10:50:24 PM
Incentive Permit Drawing for Early Reporting
Hunters who report harvest within 10 days of killing an animal or by January 10, if unsuccessful, will
be entered into a drawing for a special incentive permit. The nine special permits include two any elk
permits for western Washington, two any elk permits for eastern Washington, and five statewide any
deer permits. If your special permit hunting season extends beyond January 31, you will be included
in the incentive drawing if you make a report within 10 days of the close of that season. The incentive
drawing is usually held in April.
Incentive Permit Season
Incentive permits are valid for areas open to general hunting seasons or special permit hunting seasons.
The hunt dates are September 1 through December 31. The permits require a hunter to use archery
equipment during archery season, muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader season, and any legal
weapon at other times if there are no firearm restrictions.
Post by: kirkl on September 17, 2010, 10:55:31 PM
Incentive Permit Season
Incentive permits are valid for areas open to general hunting seasons or special permit hunting seasons.
The hunt dates are September 1 through December 31. The permits require a hunter to use archery
equipment during archery season, muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader season, and any legal
weapon at other times if there are no firearm restrictions.
i understand that as saying that you cannot hunt between Archery season and ML season. BUT there is the rifle elk tag in september 21-25th in some gmu's and 20-24th in others coming up so id be out there then hitting it hard for 5 days. you can kinda interpret it two different ways, one way is if say GMU 340 has an open season and special permits that you should be hunt it anytime with the incentive tag. or the way i described it earlier. id call again, seems like they give out all different answers.
Post by: bobcat on September 17, 2010, 11:07:11 PM
Here is a copy of the e-mail I received from Cody with WDFW;
Incentive Hunt
InboxX
Reply |Arocho, Cody M (DFW) to me
show details 12/3/09
Tom,
Below is the WACS for your incentive tag, I have highlighted and Bolded your section for viewing. Hope this helps.
Good luck!
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
SPECIAL INCENTIVE PERMITS
Hunters will be entered into a drawing for special deer and elk incentive permits for prompt reporting of hunting activity in compliance with WAC 232-28-299.
(a) There will be two (2) any elk special incentive permits for Western Washington.
Open area: Western Washington EXCEPT GMUs 418, 485, 522, and those GMUs closed to elk hunting or closed to branch antlered bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
Open season: September 1 - December 31.
Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons.
Bag limit: One additional elk.
There will be two (2) any elk special incentive permits for Eastern Washington.
Open area: Eastern Washington EXCEPT GMU 157 and those GMUs closed to elk hunting or closed to branch antlered bull elk hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
Open season: September 1 - December 31.
Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons.
Bag limit: One additional elk.
(b) There will be five (5) statewide any deer special incentive permits, for use in any area open to general or permit hunting seasons EXCEPT GMUs 157, 418, 485, 522, and those GMUs closed to deer hunting by the fish and wildlife commission.
Open season: September 1 - December 31.
Weapon: Any legal weapon, EXCEPT must use archery equipment during archery seasons and muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader seasons and any legal weapon at other times if there are no firearm restrictions.
Bag limit: One additional any deer.
Auction, raffle, and special incentive hunt permittee rules
(1) Permittee shall contact the appropriate regional office of the department of fish and wildlife when entering the designated hunt area or entering the region to hunt outside the general season.
(2) The permittee may be accompanied by others; however, only the permittee is allowed to carry a legal weapon or harvest an animal.
(3) Any attempt by members of the permittee's party to herd or drive wildlife is prohibited.
(4) If requested by the department, the permittee is required to direct department officials to the site of the kill.
(5) The permit is valid during the hunting season dates for the year issued.
(6) The permittee will present the head and carcass of the bighorn sheep killed to any department office within 72 hours of date of kill.
(7) The permittee must abide by all local, state, and federal regulations including firearm restriction areas and area closures.
(8) Hunters awarded the special incentive permit will be required to send the appropriate license fee to the department of fish and wildlife headquarters in Olympia. The department will issue the license and transport tag and send it to the special incentive permit winner.
Kirk, if you read this post, with the actual WAC's regarding the incentive tag, it's pretty clear that one can hunt anytime between September 1st and December 31st. The only stipulation is that if there is an archery season open in the unit you are hunting, then you must use archery equipment, and same thing if there is a muzzleloader season then you must use muzzleloader equipment.
Post by: jackelope on September 18, 2010, 09:12:23 AM
ok... called the WDFW today... i can only hunt special permit seasons and general seasons... not anytime.
Thats wrong.
Call again, or print the WAC's and keep them with you.
Quote
Incentive permits are valid for areas open to general hunting seasons or special permit hunting seasons.
The hunt dates are September 1 through December 31. The permits require a hunter to use archery
equipment during archery season, muzzleloader equipment during muzzleloader season, and any legal
weapon at other times if there are no firearm restrictions.
IF there is a general open season or a special permit open season in the unit, it is open to hunting from sept 1 till dec 31. The only stipulation is that if there it is archery season in that unit fore example, you have to bowhunt. If there is not currently a hunt going on, but lets say it's open for the general season later on, you can hunt it right now with whatever legal weapon you want. If you decide to hunt it later during the general season you have to use the same weapon as everybody else. If you don't believe all of what has been posted here along with the WAC's you should get a hold of Thenewguy and I bet he will give you the correct contacts I suspect. He had one of the tags last year.
Post by: yelp on September 18, 2010, 09:16:03 AM
Post by: Thenewguy on September 19, 2010, 08:43:16 PM
Post by: BIGMIKE on September 20, 2010, 09:25:24 AM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 20, 2010, 09:29:13 PM
Post by: buglin4bulls on September 21, 2010, 08:52:13 AM
Post by: bobcat on September 21, 2010, 08:53:40 AM
Post by: jackelope on September 21, 2010, 08:56:12 AM
Aren't there any units you can hunt that weren't open for archery?
It sounds like he's got to work.
Post by: bobcat on September 21, 2010, 08:58:34 AM
Aren't there any units you can hunt that weren't open for archery?
It sounds like he's got to work.
:bash: :bash: :bash:
Post by: 400out on September 21, 2010, 09:44:52 AM
Post by: bucklucky on September 21, 2010, 09:49:27 AM
Post by: SkookumHntr on September 21, 2010, 09:51:03 AM
Post by: 400out on September 21, 2010, 09:53:42 AM
How many eastside incentive tags are there?If I remember right it's 2 :dunno:
Post by: Woodchuck on September 21, 2010, 10:10:00 AM
good lord man, go hunt
Post by: 400out on September 21, 2010, 10:14:40 AM
Post by: bobcat on September 21, 2010, 10:29:07 AM
is this thread causing anyone else physical pain?
Yes! :chuckle:
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2010, 10:51:28 AM
is this thread causing anyone else physical pain? :bash: :bash:
good lord man, go hunt
:bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :hunter: :hunter: :hunter: :hunter: :hunter: :violent1: :violent1: :violent1: :violent1:
Post by: 400out on September 21, 2010, 11:18:41 AM
:yeah:is this thread causing anyone else physical pain? :bash: :bash:
good lord man, go hunt
:bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :yike: :hunter: :hunter: :hunter: :hunter: :hunter: :violent1: :violent1: :violent1: :violent1:
Post by: 6x6in6 on September 21, 2010, 11:21:16 AM
:bash: :bash: :bash:
Post by: Curly on September 21, 2010, 11:27:00 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2010, 11:27:26 AM
700-1000 words, double spaced.
Subject: Why I should draw the Incentive Tag, and what the limitations of the tag are... :chuckle:
Post by: boonerboy on September 21, 2010, 11:33:35 AM
Post by: Buckmark on September 21, 2010, 11:35:47 AM
Buglin, I think maybe you are just too young to realize what a great permit you really have. I wish you luck........and hope that you are just messing with us......and you have already dropped the bull of a lifetime. :)Or dropped the first cow he saw..... :bdid:
Post by: SkookumHntr on September 21, 2010, 11:38:24 AM
-Must be two becouse I ran into another guy that said he had the eastside incentive tag and he wasnt from King county, he said he was from Oregon.How many eastside incentive tags are there?If I remember right it's 2 :dunno:
Post by: bobcat on September 21, 2010, 11:38:39 AM
Of course, seriously, he does have until the end of December to hunt, and although he is missing a lot of the best time right now, there ought to be some good opportunites late in the year when the elk are down on their winter range.
Post by: 6x6in6 on September 21, 2010, 11:53:50 AM
Maybe you should have to write an essay to be put in for the Incentive Tag:I was thinking more along the lines of an Incentive Tag Oath:
700-1000 words, double spaced.
Subject: Why I should draw the Incentive Tag, and what the limitations of the tag are... :chuckle:
I, the proud holder of a coveted Incentive Tag, promise to fully understand the allowable hunting parameters of said tag bestowed on me. I shall not return to civilization until such time that I have successfully harvested the animal of my choosing.
Post by: Woodchuck on September 21, 2010, 12:04:04 PM
Post by: whacker1 on September 21, 2010, 01:46:58 PM
I know that if I ever draw the tag it will be the one occassion where i have virtually no time to get away. I am sure the Mrs. would not understand a leave of absence from both work and spousal obligations at the Homestead. I picture it going something like this:
Me: Hello Mom.
Mom: yes,
Me: Mom, what are you and dad doing for the next 4 months?
Mom: why?
Me: Well, i was drawn for the tag of all tags and I need you to come stay with the wife and kids while I hunt for the next 4 months.
Mom: what?
Me: Can I talk to Dad?
Mom: Why?
Me: Well it seems you didn't understand the gravity of the situation, so I want to talk to Dad
Me: Dad, what are you doing for the next 4 months?
Dad: Why?
Me: Well, I was drawn for the tag of all tags and I need you and Mom to come stay with the wife and kids while I try and fill this tag over the next 4 months.
Dad: Explain that again.
Me: Dad I have an Elk tag that is equivalent to what Dan Agnew spends every year on hunting the Governor's tag. I need you and Mom to watch the kids while I go look for the biggest bull imaginable.
Dad: Huh - I never thought you wanted a divorce so early in life.
Me: Well Dad - I am trying to get you over here to prevent a divorce, can you throw me a bone?
Dad: Well - I will get back to you, but did you talk to your boss?
Me: Yes, I already gave my 2 weeks notice.
Dad: What?
Me: 2 weeks notice for my 4 month leave of absence that could end earlier depending upon the way the tag works out.
Dad: What?
Me: Yeah, weird - He wasn't very understanding either and doesn't know who Dan Agnew is either.
Dad: So what did he say
Me: He said you better fill the tag quickly or don't come back.
Dad: Of course he did, what did your wife say?
Me: I haven't told her yet.
Dad: So you are getting a Divorce........
I think most of you will agree this is somewhat similar to how it would playout in your families.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2010, 01:47:54 PM
Maybe you should have to write an essay to be put in for the Incentive Tag:I was thinking more along the lines of an Incentive Tag Oath:
700-1000 words, double spaced.
Subject: Why I should draw the Incentive Tag, and what the limitations of the tag are... :chuckle:
I, the proud holder of a coveted Incentive Tag, promise to fully understand the allowable hunting parameters of said tag bestowed on me. I shall not return to civilization until such time that I have successfully harvested the animal of my choosing.
:salute:
Post by: quadrafire on September 21, 2010, 01:49:46 PM
I too hope he is not offended by all these comments. I know if I was drawn I wouldn't be able to commit the time at this point in my life.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2010, 01:50:37 PM
He has lots of time left..... It isn't something you apply for, just something that happens upon you simply for turning in your harvest reports, which is the intent of the whole incentive tag program. There has been plenty of guidance thus far on when and where he is allowed to hunt and he will get it figured out. I just hope we haven't scared him off, because I sure would like to see the pictures of the outcome.
I know that if I ever draw the tag it will be the one occassion where i have virtually no time to get away. I am sure the Mrs. would not understand a leave of absence from both work and spousal obligations at the Homestead. I picture it going something like this:
Me: Hello Mom.
Mom: yes,
Me: Mom, what are you and dad doing for the next 4 months?
Mom: why?
Me: Well, i was drawn for the tag of all tags and I need you to come stay with the wife and kids while I hunt for the next 4 months.
Mom: what?
Me: Can I talk to Dad?
Mom: Why?
Me: Well it seems you didn't understand the gravity of the situation, so I want to talk to Dad
Me: Dad, what are you doing for the next 4 months?
Dad: Why?
Me: Well, I was drawn for the tag of all tags and I need you and Mom to come stay with the wife and kids while I try and fill this tag over the next 4 months.
Dad: Explain that again.
Me: Dad I have an Elk tag that is equivalent to what Dan Agnew spends every year on hunting the Governor's tag. I need you and Mom to watch the kids while I go look for the biggest bull imaginable.
Dad: Huh - I never thought you wanted a divorce so early in life.
Me: Well Dad - I am trying to get you over here to prevent a divorce, can you throw me a bone?
Dad: Well - I will get back to you, but did you talk to your boss?
Me: Yes, I already gave my 2 weeks notice.
Dad: What?
Me: 2 weeks notice for my 4 month leave of absence that could end earlier depending upon the way the tag works out.
Dad: What?
Me: Yeah, weird - He wasn't very understanding either and doesn't know who Dan Agnew is either.
Dad: So what did he say
Me: He said you better fill the tag quickly or don't come back.
Dad: Of course he did, what did your wife say?
Me: I haven't told her yet.
Dad: So you are getting a Divorce........
I think most of you will agree this is somewhat similar to how it would playout in your families.
Whacker, do you live inside the walls of my house...?
Post by: whacker1 on September 21, 2010, 01:52:59 PM
He has lots of time left..... It isn't something you apply for, just something that happens upon you simply for turning in your harvest reports, which is the intent of the whole incentive tag program. There has been plenty of guidance thus far on when and where he is allowed to hunt and he will get it figured out. I just hope we haven't scared him off, because I sure would like to see the pictures of the outcome.
I know that if I ever draw the tag it will be the one occassion where i have virtually no time to get away. I am sure the Mrs. would not understand a leave of absence from both work and spousal obligations at the Homestead. I picture it going something like this:
Me: Hello Mom.
Mom: yes,
Me: Mom, what are you and dad doing for the next 4 months?
Mom: why?
Me: Well, i was drawn for the tag of all tags and I need you to come stay with the wife and kids while I hunt for the next 4 months.
Mom: what?
Me: Can I talk to Dad?
Mom: Why?
Me: Well it seems you didn't understand the gravity of the situation, so I want to talk to Dad
Me: Dad, what are you doing for the next 4 months?
Dad: Why?
Me: Well, I was drawn for the tag of all tags and I need you and Mom to come stay with the wife and kids while I try and fill this tag over the next 4 months.
Dad: Explain that again.
Me: Dad I have an Elk tag that is equivalent to what Dan Agnew spends every year on hunting the Governor's tag. I need you and Mom to watch the kids while I go look for the biggest bull imaginable.
Dad: Huh - I never thought you wanted a divorce so early in life.
Me: Well Dad - I am trying to get you over here to prevent a divorce, can you throw me a bone?
Dad: Well - I will get back to you, but did you talk to your boss?
Me: Yes, I already gave my 2 weeks notice.
Dad: What?
Me: 2 weeks notice for my 4 month leave of absence that could end earlier depending upon the way the tag works out.
Dad: What?
Me: Yeah, weird - He wasn't very understanding either and doesn't know who Dan Agnew is either.
Dad: So what did he say
Me: He said you better fill the tag quickly or don't come back.
Dad: Of course he did, what did your wife say?
Me: I haven't told her yet.
Dad: So you are getting a Divorce........
I think most of you will agree this is somewhat similar to how it would playout in your families.
Whacker, do you live inside the walls of my house...?
I take it that you have had this conversation about
1. hunting out of State
2. the prospect of drawing OIL
3. the prospect of drawing anything, possibly? :chuckle:
And Yes, just down the hall in a little room dimly lit with a computer screen that has at least two hunting forums up at all times. :chuckle:
Post by: Woodchuck on September 21, 2010, 01:54:57 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2010, 01:56:15 PM
He has lots of time left..... It isn't something you apply for, just something that happens upon you simply for turning in your harvest reports, which is the intent of the whole incentive tag program. There has been plenty of guidance thus far on when and where he is allowed to hunt and he will get it figured out. I just hope we haven't scared him off, because I sure would like to see the pictures of the outcome.
I know that if I ever draw the tag it will be the one occassion where i have virtually no time to get away. I am sure the Mrs. would not understand a leave of absence from both work and spousal obligations at the Homestead. I picture it going something like this:
Me: Hello Mom.
Mom: yes,
Me: Mom, what are you and dad doing for the next 4 months?
Mom: why?
Me: Well, i was drawn for the tag of all tags and I need you to come stay with the wife and kids while I hunt for the next 4 months.
Mom: what?
Me: Can I talk to Dad?
Mom: Why?
Me: Well it seems you didn't understand the gravity of the situation, so I want to talk to Dad
Me: Dad, what are you doing for the next 4 months?
Dad: Why?
Me: Well, I was drawn for the tag of all tags and I need you and Mom to come stay with the wife and kids while I try and fill this tag over the next 4 months.
Dad: Explain that again.
Me: Dad I have an Elk tag that is equivalent to what Dan Agnew spends every year on hunting the Governor's tag. I need you and Mom to watch the kids while I go look for the biggest bull imaginable.
Dad: Huh - I never thought you wanted a divorce so early in life.
Me: Well Dad - I am trying to get you over here to prevent a divorce, can you throw me a bone?
Dad: Well - I will get back to you, but did you talk to your boss?
Me: Yes, I already gave my 2 weeks notice.
Dad: What?
Me: 2 weeks notice for my 4 month leave of absence that could end earlier depending upon the way the tag works out.
Dad: What?
Me: Yeah, weird - He wasn't very understanding either and doesn't know who Dan Agnew is either.
Dad: So what did he say
Me: He said you better fill the tag quickly or don't come back.
Dad: Of course he did, what did your wife say?
Me: I haven't told her yet.
Dad: So you are getting a Divorce........
I think most of you will agree this is somewhat similar to how it would playout in your families.
Whacker, do you live inside the walls of my house...?
I take it that you have had this conversation about
1. hunting out of State
2. the prospect of drawing OIL
3. the prospect of drawing anything, possibly? :chuckle:
And Yes, just down the hall in a little room dimly lit with a computer screen that has at least two hunting forums up at all times. :chuckle:
"Yup", "yup", "yup", and "I was wondering who that was..." :chuckle:
Post by: whacker1 on September 21, 2010, 01:57:26 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2010, 01:58:33 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 21, 2010, 02:01:11 PM
Post by: runamuk on September 21, 2010, 02:10:35 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2010, 02:18:39 PM
Big bull or marriage...hmmm marriage is overrated to heck with the conversation just go hunting ;)That's easy to say... but in reality, it means losing half your stuff. And my wife is spiteful. She would take half my hunting gear. And I'm not talking about dividing it up and she takes half. I am talking about her taking all my rifles out to the tablesaw. :yike:
Post by: whacker1 on September 21, 2010, 02:19:43 PM
guns, rods, bows, reels, & most everything else.
Post by: rosscrazyelk on September 21, 2010, 02:20:07 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2010, 02:22:33 PM
Well I hope you never piss her off then.
...and that, my friend, is what occupies a great deal of my time and energy when I am not hunting... :chuckle:
Post by: whacker1 on September 21, 2010, 02:23:55 PM
Well I hope you never piss her off then.
...and that, my friend, is what occupies a great deal of my time and energy when I am not hunting... :chuckle:
Yes - working diligently to "not piss her off".... :chuckle:
Post by: Buckmark on September 21, 2010, 02:25:37 PM
Me: Dad I have an Elk tag that is equivalent to what Dan Agnew spends every year on hunting the Governor's tag. I need you and Mom to watch the kids while I go look for the biggest bull imaginable.This should read: equivalent to the tag Dan Agnew gets every year buy out spending everybody.
The hunt, well thats up to interpetation...
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:jacked:
Post by: runamuk on September 21, 2010, 02:26:16 PM
Post by: whacker1 on September 21, 2010, 02:28:58 PM
This year was pretty challenging. 12 days of spring bear hunting - ate tag soup.
multi-season deer
multi-season elk
Montana deer
Montana elk.
Post by: Curly on September 21, 2010, 02:31:32 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2010, 02:33:44 PM
No - its not that bad, just trying to picture how I would explain it too my wife. exageration helps frame the story.
This year was pretty challenging. 12 days of spring bear hunting - ate tag soup.
multi-season deer
multi-season elk
Montana deer
Montana elk.
Whacker, I suggest you get a gun safe. memorize the combo, then eat the paper it was written on. I'll see you in Montana... ;)
Post by: runamuk on September 21, 2010, 02:58:32 PM
I'm just real envious of the incentive tag holders......man, that would be an awesome permit. :drool:
I actually would feel kinda bad if I got that tag :dunno: I know I do not have the money to spend to do a tag like that justice :dunno:.....and do not forsee having money like that ever really.... but who knows I could win the lottery...i could get struck by lightning too :P
Post by: bobcat on September 21, 2010, 03:03:25 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 21, 2010, 03:33:12 PM
Post by: Woodchuck on September 21, 2010, 03:43:31 PM
Post by: runamuk on September 21, 2010, 06:05:02 PM
and the yar kingdom is grand remember oh "chosen one" you are part of the family now ;)
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 22, 2010, 08:57:46 AM
Wait a minute.....I do not smell >:(
and the yar kingdom is grand remember oh "chosen one" you are part of the family now ;)
I know. That's why I said "I would hate to see what that camp looked like". I know me.
Post by: NWBREW on September 22, 2010, 10:49:58 AM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on September 22, 2010, 12:59:30 PM
The Govener's tag was filled....WOW. 400"+. It could have been the incentive tag holder. That's what that tag means.:yeah:
Post by: Woodchuck on September 22, 2010, 01:02:01 PM
Post by: Thenewguy on September 22, 2010, 06:10:51 PM
Post by: billythekidrock on September 22, 2010, 07:34:31 PM
Big bull or marriage...hmmm marriage is overrated to heck with the conversation just go hunting ;)That's easy to say... but in reality, it means losing half your stuff. And my wife is spiteful. She would take half my hunting gear. And I'm not talking about dividing it up and she takes half. I am talking about her taking all my rifles out to the tablesaw. :yike:
And that is the problem. Better to make them a tad angry rather then piss them off. :yike:
Post by: Trailstrider on September 22, 2010, 07:39:28 PM
If it was on the west side I would be honored to guide you to your Bull, but I know very little on the East side Elk. Depending on where you are at you might consider the Yakima heard! Good Luck and have fun!
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