Post by: Bearmtn on June 20, 2012, 07:41:58 PM
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on June 21, 2012, 09:46:02 AM
Post by: dvolmer on June 21, 2012, 09:51:41 AM
Post by: buckhorn2 on June 21, 2012, 09:56:58 AM
Post by: WAcoueshunter on June 21, 2012, 09:57:14 AM
Money well spent. Buying beef at Winco is not nearly as fun as going hunting, antlerless or otherwise. Others may disagree, but no one is forcing them to apply.
Post by: matt345 on June 21, 2012, 10:02:09 AM
Post by: krapmit on June 21, 2012, 10:12:25 AM
Enough with my rant, I'm to addicted to splitting lungs with an arrow to not find a way to hunt. But that sure put a damper on my day
Post by: WAcoyotehunter on June 21, 2012, 10:21:02 AM
For $75.00 you can buy a lot of burger and steaks at WINCO.
PUKE!!! Beef from winco? Scary compared to good venison!!!
Post by: arrowflinger on June 21, 2012, 10:47:46 AM
Post by: Chesapeake on June 21, 2012, 10:48:33 AM
Post by: krapmit on June 21, 2012, 10:58:04 AM
Post by: Fish4Fun on June 21, 2012, 10:59:49 AM
I hate to burst your bubble but due to the greed of Wasington State your second deer tag is a rip off. Second deer tags are a meat only hunt due to them all being antlerless only. by the time you spend the $6.00 for application fee and the 350% rise in cost for the tag this year at right around $70.00 you arn't getting much bang for your buck. For $75.00 you can buy a lot of burger and steaks at WINCO. Not to mention your gas etc.
Most of us that have hunted for years already know it would be cheaper to buy meat. BUT, you cannot put a price on the fun and memories you are going to make and have from hunting. I put meat in the freezer almost every year, yeah it has gotten $$$$ but I would rather have a deer or elk steak over some vitamin / chemical un-natural hunk of meat. I know where my meat comes from and how it was taken care of, now that is "Priceless Quality Meat".
Post by: mfswallace on June 21, 2012, 11:01:04 AM
:yeah:For $75.00 you can buy a lot of burger and steaks at WINCO.
PUKE!!! Beef from winco? Scary compared to good venison!!!
Post by: WAcoueshunter on June 21, 2012, 11:02:32 AM
Post by: MLBowhunting on June 21, 2012, 11:03:56 AM
Post by: bobcat on June 21, 2012, 11:12:56 AM
Man, the money I pay in gas to shoot the occasional pheasant...holy cow. :chuckle:
:yeah: I don't know how many times I've spent $300 to $500 in gas to shoot on average probably about 5 pheasants. I guess I never considered I could have bought chicken from Safeway for a whole lot less. Somehow that just doesn't sound like nearly as much fun.
Post by: TheHunt on June 21, 2012, 11:28:52 AM
Hunting seems a lot cheaper to me.
Post by: Bearmtn on June 21, 2012, 01:46:07 PM
THERE IS NO SUBSITUTION for wild game over beef/pork in my book.
Post by: Scottystyle on June 21, 2012, 02:34:17 PM
Post by: dongill on June 21, 2012, 02:34:41 PM
Have to say, the price jumps are pissing me off as well, and have had to start thinking about hunting as entertainment. If I start pricing the value of the meat out vs the cost of going to Fred Meyers for a roast, well...it doesn't add up.
Hell, I can't take my family a 2 hour movies for less than $50 anymore. $70 for a couple more days in the woods chasing deer seems like money well spent.
:tup:
Post by: CAMPMEAT on June 21, 2012, 02:54:24 PM
Post by: Gobble Gobble on June 21, 2012, 03:10:15 PM
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Love the enthusiasm over a doe tag That's what its about, priceless memories, and for those who love all natural organic venison, that's exciting as a Quality tag to some.
I'm feeling the same way about my antlerless tag I drew this year. More so because I was drawn for the same tag last year and punched my tag at 40 yrds. I plan to do the same this year with my 1 point draw. You can't eat antler and if you factor in the cost of having a buck mounted even euro it will make that second doe tag look cheap in comparison. I'm all about the meat to feed my kids.
Post by: dvolmer on June 21, 2012, 03:55:41 PM
When I go to Montana to hunt deer I can buy them for around $70.00 each and never have.
Post by: steen on June 21, 2012, 07:54:20 PM
I hate to burst your bubble but due to the greed of Wasington State your second deer tag is a rip off. Second deer tags are a meat only hunt due to them all being antlerless only. by the time you spend the $6.00 for application fee and the 350% rise in cost for the tag this year at right around $70.00 you arn't getting much bang for your buck. For $75.00 you can buy a lot of burger and steaks at WINCO. Not to mention your gas etc.
There really isn't any hunting worth the money when you figure in all the expenses, tag, gas, lodging, time off work etc.... It is all about the joy of hunting and eating what you shoot really, right?
Post by: Hunterman on June 21, 2012, 08:14:00 PM
Hunterman(Tony)
Post by: Bearmtn on June 23, 2012, 12:46:23 PM
Ok Ok Ok. You guys are right! Its just so frustrating how the state is screwing us for tags. Its like they have us over a barrell and having there way with us. It would be one thing if all the money went into the wildlife but it goes into the general fund and we get so little back. I guess that might be a blessing because if it didnt go into the general fund the right wing tree huggers would outlaw hunting altogether in our state if they didnt get their money for their wacked out programs. When I put myself, Wife, three daughters, and one son in for licenses and special draws I felt like I got robbed, beaten, and molested all at the same time. I chose not to put in for second deer because I already was into it close to $1000.00 with all of the pemits. I do have a question for you all. Just how much would you pay for a doe tag? Just wonering.
When I go to Montana to hunt deer I can buy them for around $70.00 each and never have.
I wouldn't be asking that question!, if WDFW finds out we would "maybe" pay more they might make us! :chuckle:
but with all that said its all about hunting to me, and it seems like i can find a doe anyware and the unit i drew i have a buddy with the land hookup and there is ALWAYS a doe or 2 there, that and its a good feeling to know that the 2 hunts i have planned before i try to fill my doe tag I'll be holding out for that big buck knowing i can fall back on the doe tag for that fer sure meat :tup:
Post by: Biggerhammer on June 24, 2012, 07:45:40 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on June 24, 2012, 08:04:56 PM
It might be a while though. I've still got plenty of venison in the freezer. :tup:
Post by: turbo on June 25, 2012, 08:59:09 AM
The only question I have is when should I take it? Should I get it out of the way opening morning or wait until the end of my trip? How would you feel if your buddy called you on the radio opening day at 7:31 to help you load up a doe??
I think I am going to jump out of the back of the truck and tackle my doe and take it with a knife... Jk :chuckle:
Post by: dongill on June 25, 2012, 09:28:14 AM
PathfinderJR's 2nd Deer Tag from 2011. Looks like a $70 smile to me. I'll try to get some pics next time we go to the store and buy some burger, and we can compare grins. :dunno:
It might be a while though. I've still got plenty of venison in the freezer. :tup:
You win!
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on June 25, 2012, 09:50:11 AM
PathfinderJR's 2nd Deer Tag from 2011. Looks like a $70 smile to me. I'll try to get some pics next time we go to the store and buy some burger, and we can compare grins. :dunno:
It might be a while though. I've still got plenty of venison in the freezer. :tup:
Well worth it!!! :tup:
Post by: bobcat on June 25, 2012, 10:23:27 AM