bigeasygator
WKR
Just did it...29 different tags cost me $16K gross and $1,600 net last year just to play the game. I'm planning on putting in for more this year!
Just did it...29 different tags cost me $16K gross and $1,600 net last year just to play the game. I'm planning on putting in for more this year!
Just did it...29 different tags cost me $16K gross and $1,600 net last year just to play the game. I'm planning on putting in for more this year!
WA you could build points for elk, deer, sheep, goat, or Moose. Anybody can draw in our lottery type of drawing and we have trophy animals in all categories. But with that said you could put in for 20 years and never be guaranteed a tag...
Mike
Mike,
How much does it cost a resident to apply in Washington? Washington is one of the most expensive states to apply in for non-residents. To apply for sheep, moose, or goat you have to pay a $112 special application fee for EACH SPECIES you apply for. Just to apply for those three animals is almost $350 in non-refundable costs right there! I did sheep last year, contemplating moose and goat this year...but also contemplating skipping Washington all together with those fees!
Bigeasygator-
Don't give up on Washington in regards to moose goat and sheep (don't waste your time on deer and elk....even though Washington is a top three state for top end bulls). Nonresidents don't have an allocated amount of tags, meaning they could hypothetically draw ALL these special tags. Furthermore the quality potential is great, for goat and moose a good hunter has a great chance at a BC animal, and sheep hunts are easy with great rams.
That money gets you in the pot every year without worry of getting to max points.
My biggest concern with applying for all the states I do is "what if I draw?!". Big hunts like Moose, Sheep, Goat, will get spendy and that's not even including the tag which is anywhere from $1K-$2500! I play the game for "someday" but sometimes "someday" comes today. My philosophy has been that I'll just figure it out when it's my time but I put in for a few tags that I'm not sure I want to draw right now!
If you're a bowhunter and within striking distance of Wyoming and Colorado, you have more opportunity than 5 guys could take advantage of, if you're hunting mule deer.
Gater-it's not that bad considering its 100 bucks just for a sheet point in Wyoming or the god awful upfront money of Montana or Colorado, or the fact that you have to choose one of the three for Idaho. It's no secret, you gotta pay to play. if you can afford it, Washington shouldn't be overlooked. Like all states, quality units are long odds.
What are annual fees for buying points for Elk and Mule Deer in WY?
I currently do Elk points in CO since I have hunted them the last couple years OTC...which makes points very afforadable...Are CO Mulie points the same process that I should start putting in for them along with Elk?
Great info from everyone - THANKS! When you start talking 5 digits in tag money each year - that's hardcore![]()
Wyoming. Elk $50, deer $40. For points only.