Unlimited Hunt or $1250 in raffle tickets

[MtGomer]

Shoulda went with the Gosh danged raffle ticket. If I had done that, I wouldn’t have to twiddle my thumbs knowing I’m not allowed to hunt the unlimiteds for 7 yr if I changed my mind.

 

[slick]

Beautiful ram from the Beartooth’s..have followed you over the years on your trips in there. Glad to see it paid off!

 

[wapitibob]

Make a phone call and get the raffle ticket list so you can accurately calculate odds and go from there.

 

[MtGomer]

Make a phone call and get the raffle ticket list so you can accurately calculate odds and go from there.

Hindsight is 20/20

 

[tdhanses]

View attachment 136129Shoulda went with the Gosh danged raffle ticket. If I had done that, I wouldn’t have to twiddle my thumbs knowing I’m not allowed to hunt the unlimiteds for 7 yr if I changed my mind.

Congrats! That is a trophy if a lifetime! So jealous!

 

[BAKPAKR]

View attachment 136129Shoulda went with the Gosh danged raffle ticket. If I had done that, I wouldn’t have to twiddle my thumbs knowing I’m not allowed to hunt the unlimiteds for 7 yr if I changed my mind.

I would hate for you to have to sit around twiddling your thumbs, so you are welcome to join me if I try the unlimiteds next fall

Gorgeous ram, and congrats!

 

[thinhorn_AK]

I look at the unlimited every year, but just can’t stomach the NR tag fee with limited quotas and all of the travel costs for 7-10 days of hunting. I have no issue spending the money when there is at least a decent chance of success (I hunt CO OTC elk every year). I personally spend a little in the points game and some in the raffles, but prefer to shoebox the majority for a guided sheep hunt one day.

If I lived in Montana I’d hunt the unlimited unit every year. In addition to the lower tag fee, I’d be able to spend significantly more time in the units.


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I was thinking the same then realized that whenever I travel to hunt here in AK it costs about the same. Flying in, airline tickets, car rentals, meat transport, hotels. I actually bet I could do the Montana hunt with airline miles and do it cheaper than a lot of hunts here in my own state.

 

[mt100gr.]

View attachment 136129Shoulda went with the Gosh danged raffle ticket. If I had done that, I wouldn’t have to twiddle my thumbs knowing I’m not allowed to hunt the unlimiteds for 7 yr if I changed my mind.

I was hoping you'd throw a picture up here! Again, well done and congrats.

 

[Sammckeeth]

View attachment 136129Shoulda went with the Gosh danged raffle ticket. If I had done that, I wouldn’t have to twiddle my thumbs knowing I’m not allowed to hunt the unlimiteds for 7 yr if I changed my mind.

I feel your pain.


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[trouthunter1106]

View attachment 136129Shoulda went with the Gosh danged raffle ticket. If I had done that, I wouldn’t have to twiddle my thumbs knowing I’m not allowed to hunt the unlimiteds for 7 yr if I changed my mind.

Enjoy your time off! I’ll just be in there bustin’ my ass trying to find one for who knows how long!

 

[trouthunter1106]

I feel your pain.


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Congrats to you and MtGomer! I called the hotline everyday until I heard the unit I hunt had it’s quota filled even though I couldn’t make it up this year (foot surgery). I’ll be back next year though.

 

[trouthunter1106]

I feel like there are more successful Unlimited hunters in this thread than raffle winners?

 

[Taxidermy man]

MTGOMER...You're my hero!

 

[wind gypsy]

I feel like there are more successful Unlimited hunters in this thread than raffle winners?

Certainly seems that way on this page at least. 3 unlimited rams I'm aware of is a pretty good tally!

 

[Hnttillmt]

Savage! Big congrats on a long fought victory! I feel my chances just got better without you up there. True trophy right there.

 

[alexanderg23]

Is it legal to fly the area to get a feel for it?

 

[trouthunter1106]

Is it legal to fly the area to get a feel for it?

Pretty sure flying over a wilderness area is a no go. At least flying low enough to scout. I’m not sure what Montana’s laws are regarding aerial scouting, but most places prohibit it.