Post by: BrownGoinDown on February 01, 2012, 09:57:06 AM
A Dave Sherwood Memorial Scholarship fund has been set up through Centralia College and in support of this, TransAlta is selling tickets for a weekend elk hunt on TransAlta's Centralia Mine property.
Here are the details:
For $25 a ticket, you will be entered into a raffle. The winner will be allowed to hunt for a big bull elk (minimum three-point) on TransAlta controlled property inside Game Management Unit 667. The hunt will take place during the modern rifle general hunting season in November.
The drawing will take place on May 1 at the Hanke House at Centralia College. All proceeds will go toward a scholarship in Dave’s name at the college administered by the Centralia College Foundation.
The winner is responsible for buying a Washington state hunting license and tag, and will be accompanied by a TransAlta representative during the hunt.
Tickets can be purchased by cash or check through either Sandy Yanish or Michael Wagar at TransAlta’s main office in Centralia. To buy one through a debit or credit card, you need to go to the Hanke House at Centralia College, located at 600 Centralia College Boulevard (736-9391 ext. 290, foundation@centralia.edu), home of the Foundation.
Tickets are also on sale at Joe’s Outdoor Sports Shop in the Lewis County Mall, the Ethel Market on Highway 12 and Wholesale Sports Outdoor Outfitters in Lacey.
This raffle and elk hunt is in honor of Dave, who passed away from a tragic accident while hunting for elk near Mount St. Helens this past November. Dave was a popular and respected manager at the Centralia plant.
I hope anyone interested will buy tickets and support this. It is a rifle only hunt, you will be accompanied by a TransAlta employee, and the drawing will take place before any special permit applications are due.
Thanks
Post by: trophyhunt on February 01, 2012, 10:02:01 AM
Post by: Special T on February 01, 2012, 10:47:09 AM
Post by: bobcat on February 01, 2012, 11:02:30 AM
Post by: SkookumHntr on February 01, 2012, 11:24:57 AM
Post by: kirkl on February 01, 2012, 11:42:15 AM
Post by: Curly on February 01, 2012, 11:45:26 AM
Post by: Special T on February 01, 2012, 11:45:40 AM
Post by: Curly on February 01, 2012, 11:46:37 AM
Post by: bobcat on February 01, 2012, 12:09:34 PM
It is nice that the drawing is on May 1. That would put it prior to the WDFW special permit drawings, right?
Yes, the deadline to submit special permit applications should be in mid May.
Post by: Arteman on February 01, 2012, 04:14:15 PM
Post by: droptine on February 01, 2012, 04:36:03 PM
Post by: kckrawler on February 01, 2012, 04:39:54 PM
It is a good deal. We are going to sell by phone up to the day of the draw. The May draw date is so if you draw the hunt you have time to change your hunting method before the state applications are due. This will allow someone that hunts with a bow or black powder to change weapons if they draw. But if you do not draw you still can put in for the state hunts like allways. There are always a few good bull on the property every year, I think that if you do not shoot a bull during the hunt it will be because you did not want to kill a bull. You will see lots of Elk during the weekend! The Lucky hunter will be guided by some good people from the plant and the mine and you will have a great time. Buy some ticket and GOOD LUCK.. Thanks'
Do you happen to know if there are rules about non-hunting guests going along for the weekend?
Post by: ANDERWAGON on February 01, 2012, 04:48:54 PM
TransAlta :tup: :tup:
Post by: droptine on February 01, 2012, 05:08:45 PM
Post by: BENCHLEG on February 01, 2012, 07:36:15 PM
Post by: deerslyr on February 01, 2012, 09:25:24 PM
This is cool, I have to say someone at TransAlta knows how to treat people. I was impressed with them back in November when I read they had sent employees and a private helicopter to aid in the search and know this.
TransAlta :tup: :tup:
I hadnt heard that. Arent alot of companies that would do that these days. :tup: :tup:
Post by: HntnFsh on February 02, 2012, 06:16:15 AM
Post by: BrownGoinDown on February 02, 2012, 09:19:06 AM
TransAlta Generation
913 Big Hanaford Rd.
Centralia, WA 98531
Attn: Sandy Yanish
With your check, please give your name, phone number, alternate phone number and email address. Sandy will process your check and return your ticket stubs in the mail as verification.
One other tidbit of information, this hunt is transferable, so if you have a youngster just getting into elk hunting or maybe a parent who'd like to have a great elk hunt, these are options.
Thanks again for the support
Post by: Bluesdude on February 02, 2012, 09:20:50 AM
Todd
Post by: Elkpiss on February 02, 2012, 09:37:55 AM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on February 02, 2012, 09:51:04 AM
Post by: AKBowman on February 02, 2012, 12:27:20 PM
Thanks for posting this. I know right where Dave was in the Margaret where this tradegy happened. I am going to go down to Lacey SW and get some tickets today. I bet I know who the the Translata guide will be too! Jimmy??? haha
Todd
If it's OK to say what ended up happening to him?
Post by: Elkpiss on February 02, 2012, 01:41:49 PM
He was killed on his Margret Elk hunt, he killed an elk and had a diabetic reaction while packing it out and didnt make it.. That is the short version of the story.. Good Egg..Thanks for posting this. I know right where Dave was in the Margaret where this tradegy happened. I am going to go down to Lacey SW and get some tickets today. I bet I know who the the Translata guide will be too! Jimmy??? haha
Todd
If it's OK to say what ended up happening to him?
Post by: Bluesdude on February 02, 2012, 02:02:08 PM
It is a good deal. We are going to sell by phone up to the day of the draw. The May draw date is so if you draw the hunt you have time to change your hunting method before the state applications are due. This will allow someone that hunts with a bow or black powder to change weapons if they draw. But if you do not draw you still can put in for the state hunts like allways. There are always a few good bull on the property every year, I think that if you do not shoot a bull during the hunt it will be because you did not want to kill a bull. You will see lots of Elk during the weekend! The Lucky hunter will be guided by some good people from the plant and the mine and you will have a great time. Buy some ticket and GOOD LUCK.. Thanks'
Hey guys, I am sitting in the sportsman's warehouse parking lot in lacey. They DO NOT have tickets or even know about this yet. Oh well, maybe I will try again in a couple days.
Post by: Curly on February 02, 2012, 02:05:09 PM
Hey guys, I am sitting in the sportsman's warehouse parking lot in lacey. They DO NOT have tickets or even know about this yet. Oh well, maybe I will try again in a couple days.
Thanks for the heads up. :tup: I was going to swing by their on my way home from work. Guess I'll wait a bit.
Post by: gotshot on February 02, 2012, 02:33:13 PM
Post by: droptine on February 02, 2012, 03:59:48 PM
Post by: SniperDanWA on February 02, 2012, 07:41:10 PM
Post by: Bluesdude on February 03, 2012, 06:25:58 AM
Sorry guys. Here is the latest form Transalta press deprtment We had missed that the posters and tickets were going up to Olympia today and down to south end tomorrow. Our apologies. They should be in place by Saturday in all locations for sure. Please share our apologies with those who have already gone up to Wholesale Sports to try to purchase tickets thanks'
Thanks Jim, I will be down that way tomorrow on the Harley, I will swing by Warehouse Sports and pick up a few! I would be honored to win this, I would bring Pat with me of course.
Post by: funkster on February 03, 2012, 09:14:08 AM
If I rifle hunted Elk I would be all over this
From my take on it, they are going to do the drawing before the wdfw drawing(smart thinking by someone). You could buy some tickets and if you get pulled great, if you don't, then no harm to your general plans. :twocents:
This is a great opportunity to hunt with a riffle and be all alone on private ground. I don't rifle hunt either but I sure will be buying some tickets. Also, you can hunt with any lesser weapon during modern if you want!
Post by: yepitsmetina on March 22, 2012, 07:13:51 AM
Post by: Mr Mykiss on March 22, 2012, 07:58:56 AM
Post by: droptine on March 22, 2012, 08:19:45 AM
Post by: doyourtime89 on March 22, 2012, 12:09:57 PM
Post by: heavy hauler on March 27, 2012, 10:17:49 PM
Post by: bobcat on March 27, 2012, 10:18:39 PM
sounds like a great cause. did i miss the price of these raffle tickets? :dunno:
$25 each
Post by: SniperDanWA on March 27, 2012, 10:52:08 PM
sounds like a great cause. did i miss the price of these raffle tickets? :dunno:
$25 each
Are the tickets at Wholesale Sports? The one in Lacey?
Post by: bobcat on March 27, 2012, 11:28:15 PM
sounds like a great cause. did i miss the price of these raffle tickets? :dunno:
$25 each
Are the tickets at Wholesale Sports? The one in Lacey?
I can't say for sure but I heard that they are available there.
Post by: bucksandbulls on March 28, 2012, 04:37:37 AM
Post by: jumpin on March 31, 2012, 09:41:13 AM
Post by: bobcat on March 31, 2012, 09:44:48 AM
Can I get tickets without driving to lacey? :drool:
Thanks for the interest. I think Droptine has replied to most of the questions. If there is anyone from out of the area that are interested in tickets, but maybe cannot personally get to one of the local locations, please send a check, made out to Centralia College Foundation, to
TransAlta Generation
913 Big Hanaford Rd.
Centralia, WA 98531
Attn: Sandy Yanish
With your check, please give your name, phone number, alternate phone number and email address. Sandy will process your check and return your ticket stubs in the mail as verification.
One other tidbit of information, this hunt is transferable, so if you have a youngster just getting into elk hunting or maybe a parent who'd like to have a great elk hunt, these are options.
Thanks again for the support
Post by: cem3434 on April 01, 2012, 03:07:30 PM
Post by: BullMagnet76 on April 01, 2012, 03:22:30 PM
Is there a limit on number of tickets to be sold or number of tickets an individual can buy? Im in for a couple and I think the wife wants a couple too. I should just buy her a couple because she is a hell of a lot luckier than me, but its for a great cause.
I believe that you can buy as many as you like, when I bought mine the guy tried to sell me a few more.
Post by: Ridgerunner on May 01, 2012, 06:28:30 PM
Post by: Curly on May 01, 2012, 08:12:44 PM
Post by: droptine on May 02, 2012, 08:48:03 AM