2026 conservation raffles

[Kimbersig]

Hey all it’s almost that time again. Supporting the non profit groups raffles is a great option and usually better odds than state draws. There are getting to be a ton of for profit “raffles” out there as well but personally I’d rather support a non profit where the money is going to the mission we care about “putting sheep on the mountain” vs putting it in companies pockets. The Idaho wild sheep foundation has a stone sheep raffle and a new Dream Hunt giveaway where you can choose what to spend up to $50k on! Please consider supporting these or one of the other WSF chapters. Fyi the last couple stone sheep winners came on gifted tickets so put them on your Christmas lists! lol

Dream Hunt Giveaway – Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation

TO BENEFIT THE IDAHO WILD SHEEP FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND This is a 50/50 giveaway to benefit the Idaho WSF Endowment Fund. $50,000 will go directly to the Endowment Fund and the person drawn will receive a $50,000 credit.Membership into the Legacy Society is $50 which includes 1 ticket into the...

idahowildsheep.org

14-Day Guided Yukon Stone Sheep Hunt With Yukon Stone & Moose Creek and $10,000 towards expenses! – Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation

Hunt date: August 12—25, 2026Only 750 tickets will be sold!You must be 18 years old to purchase tickets.See below for complete rules and details.

idahowildsheep.org

 

[Starbailey]

I like supporting conservation groups with buying raffle tickets for presents. I've had 2 family members win hunts with gift tickets.

 

[WVELK]

I was just starting to ask if we could do a thread like this. It would be great if when people become aware of a sheep hunt or tag raffle that they post a link to the raffle here.

 

[atmat]

Raffle tickets to non-profits are generally not considered tax deductible.

But the Dream Hunt Giveaway is technically $50 for a membership, and that membership comes with a free ticket. Does that workaround not make it tax deductible?

Not a big deal in the big scheme. But if you can save a few bucks in taxes it would be nice.

Edit: ChatGPT says I’m probably wrong.