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Big Game Hunting => Deer Hunting => Topic started by: KopperBuck on August 24, 2011, 04:11:40 PM

Title: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: KopperBuck on August 24, 2011, 04:11:40 PM: Buy your license/tag before Sept 1st. It goes from $24 to $66. In WDFW's infinite wisdom they didn't post the new cost for 2nd deer. Perhaps trying to slip it by. Had to get on the horn with them.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: steeleywhopper on August 24, 2011, 09:51:40 PM: What the Heck is that crap all about. Thanks for the heads up. I don't want to give Governor Gargoyle any more money than I have to. :bash:
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: bobcat on August 24, 2011, 09:55:56 PM: So it did go up? Figures. Funny how they didn't include it in their list of license fees that were to change as of September 1st. :bash:
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: lokidog on August 24, 2011, 10:00:27 PM: First they slip in antlerless only on our island second deer tags, now they want $66 for a deer that will provide 20-30 pounds of meat? Absolutely assinine!

I hunt for the meat, yeah antlers are cool too, but for $2 to $3 a pound and less time butchering, and not having to have more freezer space, cow burger and turkey polish sausage are looking pretty good.

Thanks for the reminder.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: RB on August 24, 2011, 10:04:51 PM: Thanks for the heads up got one for Gmu 204 and don't want to spend an extra leg just to get a doe! About ready to quit hunting this state and hunt in a good state every other year probably cost about the same and have better odds of getting an animal :o
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: bobcat on August 24, 2011, 10:05:30 PM: I can tell you this- I will not be applying for a 2nd deer tag hunt next year, and I probably won't be the only one not willing to spend that kind of money to shoot a doe. Oh, well, maybe they'll do away with the 2nd deer tags. I don't agree with it anyway. I don't think we have enough excess deer for people to be killing two a year.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: KopperBuck on August 24, 2011, 11:49:31 PM: Quote from: bobcat on August 24, 2011, 10:05:30 PM
I can tell you this- I will not be applying for a 2nd deer tag hunt next year, and I probably won't be the only one not willing to spend that kind of money to shoot a doe. Oh, well, maybe they'll do away with the 2nd deer tags. I don't agree with it anyway. I don't think we have enough excess deer for people to be killing two a year.

Big Yup there. Glad I drew it now. Can take my app fee and overpriced milkbag tag and apply it towards OR elk next time. It's almost as if they gave me a pat on the butt and pushed me across the border. Should thank them!
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: uplandhunter870 on August 25, 2011, 12:02:20 AM: this is exactly why i picked mine up last week wont be applying for that tag again
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: MtnMuley on August 25, 2011, 07:57:13 AM: Thanks for the heads up again KopperBuck. I needed it. :)
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: kirkl on August 25, 2011, 08:50:55 AM: Thanks for the heads up. that is crazy. wont be applying for that tag again like others have said. 40 dollar increase.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: kirkl on August 25, 2011, 08:59:55 AM: did you also notice that special apps for the quality hunts are going up to $13.20 versus $6.00 for a regular hunt.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: C-Money on August 25, 2011, 09:37:34 AM: Quality special apps are going up to 13.20?!! CRAZY! Why spend that much for no chance at drawing. Hunting is sure becoming a rich mans sport and not a working mans sport.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: BENCHLEG on August 25, 2011, 01:33:43 PM: :bash: :bash: :tdown: i really hate this state.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: bobcat on August 25, 2011, 03:33:17 PM: Actually I don't mind the increase for quality permit applications. I'm thinking it might improve odds slightly.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: robb92 on August 25, 2011, 04:39:50 PM: Thanks for the heads up, will go and get my second one this weekend.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: colockumelk on August 25, 2011, 08:01:56 PM: Quote from: bobcat on August 25, 2011, 03:33:17 PM
Actually I don't mind the increase for quality permit applications. I'm thinking it might improve odds slightly.

:yeah:
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: emac on August 25, 2011, 08:57:17 PM: Thanks for the heads up I was going get mine a couple days before so a BIG THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! And if they are going to raise it that much why would anybody apply for that your buck tag is cheaper than that
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: Birdguy on August 25, 2011, 09:02:58 PM: I bought mine last week and I too am glad I drew this year. With the price of fuel, the tag, and required licenses, it will be cheaper from here on out to buy beef. I can go spend a week at our cabin in unit 204, feed the deer some apples, get some great cam pics and spend the days fishing, while the butcher does his work on the freezer meat. Most likely only tags I will put in for next year will be late buck and whatever the kids want a shot at.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: deerslyr on August 25, 2011, 10:33:58 PM: it cost less than that to shoot a doe antelope or deer on a left over tag in wyoming for a non resident
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: PA BEN on August 26, 2011, 06:29:03 AM: Would someone post the Link to the new fees?
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: Fish4Fun on August 26, 2011, 06:31:25 AM: Bought my 2nd deer tag last night to avoid the fee increase. Was talking with the young lady and told her with the fee increases she should be seeing some pretty upset hunters and fishermen when they realize the cost to play went up and they didn't know it. She was saying that it is amazing how people yell at the sales staff about the increase and they had nothing to do with the price increase. I told her good luck with some of the furious people.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: kirkl on August 26, 2011, 10:11:49 AM: Link to new fees.

http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/license_fees.html (http://wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/license_fees.html)
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: h20hunter on August 26, 2011, 10:32:21 AM: I don't see anything about 2nd bear tag. I assume it is the same as a single bear tag only?
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: shanevg on August 26, 2011, 10:36:07 AM: Yeah, anyone know what second bear tags are going to cost?
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: runamuk on August 26, 2011, 10:37:01 AM: Quote from: h20hunter on August 26, 2011, 10:32:21 AM
I don't see anything about 2nd bear tag. I assume it is the same as a single bear tag only?

there is no single bear tag offering that is the second tag you seem to have to buy bear and cougar or bear and something else :dunno: at least thats how I read it
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: h20hunter on August 26, 2011, 10:51:10 AM: Well, since I'm gonna go shoot me a baby bear this evening I'll need the 2nd tag anyway for the big bear later on.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: bobcat on August 26, 2011, 10:51:29 AM: The 2nd deer tag fee wasn't included in the list. That's what we were talking about previously in this thread.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: Jburke on August 26, 2011, 12:36:04 PM: I had to warn my hunting group of this yesterday morning so that we all can avoid the price gouge. I would have been ok with a small increase like everything else, but damn near trippling the price?? That's ridiculous. Told my old man I'm not wasting money applying for that one next year. Doesn't seem to be much logic behind this increase. :twocents:
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: BENCHLEG on August 30, 2011, 12:38:56 AM: i had 11 pts for a second deer tag, they will never see me in the mix again. i have even more for the others. now i will be going to other states.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: huntnnw on August 30, 2011, 12:59:04 AM: my prediction is the apps for these tags will drop drastically next year... I will never spend that type of money on a doe tag :bash:
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: Jburke on August 30, 2011, 02:13:32 AM: Quote from: huntnnw on August 30, 2011, 12:59:04 AM
my prediction is the apps for these tags will drop drastically next year... I will never spend that type of money on a doe tag :bash:
:yeah:
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: Todd_ID on August 30, 2011, 07:12:55 AM: Quote from: huntnnw on August 30, 2011, 12:59:04 AM
my prediction is the apps for these tags will drop drastically next year... I will never spend that type of money on a doe tag :bash:

I hope this proves true! I haven't been able to draw a doe tag since they changed the rules and let everyone into the draw with all their points for a measly $6.50. Maybe I'll be able to get one next year. I'll gladly pay the extra to get to hunt more days.
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: DoubleJ on August 30, 2011, 07:19:39 AM: Anyone know what the second deer tags are going to cost for youth and disabled?

And, can I buy an archery deer tag and put in for 2nd deer modern firearm or do both weapon choices have to match?
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: bobcat on August 30, 2011, 07:28:43 AM: DoubleJ- Look on page 24 of the regulations:

"The second tag must be the same weapon choice as your first tag. You may hunt only with the hunting method in compliance with your tag."
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: DoubleJ on August 30, 2011, 08:37:27 AM: crap. Second deer tags for archery are all in areas I've never been
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: DoubleJ on August 30, 2011, 08:38:30 AM: Any word about the second deer tag cost for youth and disabled?
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: lokidog on August 30, 2011, 08:53:33 AM: Quote from: DoubleJ on August 30, 2011, 08:37:27 AM
crap. Second deer tags for archery are all in areas I've never been

You can't just buy one now anyways, so your disappointment is pointless.... :dunno:
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: DoubleJ on August 30, 2011, 08:56:08 AM: Quote from: lokidog on August 30, 2011, 08:53:33 AM
Quote from: DoubleJ on August 30, 2011, 08:37:27 AM
crap. Second deer tags for archery are all in areas I've never been

You can't just buy one now anyways, so your disappointment is pointless.... :dunno:

I'd like to put in for the 2nd deer draw though. But, pointless since I've never been to the areas. I guess I could start a "I got drawn but can't scout, give me your honey hole" thread if I get drawn. :chuckle:
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: lokidog on August 30, 2011, 09:01:14 AM: Quote from: DoubleJ on August 30, 2011, 08:56:08 AM
Quote from: lokidog on August 30, 2011, 08:53:33 AM
Quote from: DoubleJ on August 30, 2011, 08:37:27 AM
crap. Second deer tags for archery are all in areas I've never been

You can't just buy one now anyways, so your disappointment is pointless.... :dunno:

I'd like to put in for the 2nd deer draw though. But, pointless since I've never been to the areas. I guess I could start a "I got drawn but can't scout, give me your honey hole" thread if I get drawn. :chuckle:

You've got plenty of time to figure out where to apply and for scouting since the apps for 2012 won't be out until next spring.... ;)
Title: Re: A reminder to 2nd deer tag holders
Post by: Elkrunner on August 30, 2011, 12:11:35 PM: It doesn't matter anyways because we will more than likely not be selected...I will continue to do what I do and pay the money unfortunately.