Big Game Draws?

Elkhunter · Post by **Elkhunter** » Thu May 08, 2008 1:07 pm

Just curious if we have alot of Big Game hunters on the forum? If so did the draws treat you well? Any good hunts planned? I personally drew my elk tag here in UT, which is actually a pretty big deal if you know anything about elk hunting in UT!!

Anyone else get lucky? Pics from last years hunts?

PrairieGoat · Post by **PrairieGoat** » Thu May 08, 2008 5:31 pm

Still waiting for moose, elk, deer, and pronghorn here in CO. Even with beaucoup preference points I expect to be disappointed!

Post by **kninebirddog** » Thu May 08, 2008 6:13 pm

I am up to 8 bogus AZ points for Elk and 6 bogus for antelope

Still waiting on the NM elk results...Lets just say I am not holding my breath

PrairieGoat · Post by **PrairieGoat** » Thu May 08, 2008 6:27 pm

kninebirddog wrote:Still waiting on the NM elk results...Lets just say I am not holding my breath

I know what you mean!!! Grew up in NM and spent half my life waiting for elk tags that never came!

Post by **topher40** » Thu May 08, 2008 6:31 pm

I go to Wal Mart and buy my big game tags over the counter.

If I had to go throught the hassles of drawings and such I wouldnt hunt big game. I have to give you all credit that do, I just wouldnt have the patience. First love has always been quail anywho.....

Post by **kninebirddog** » Thu May 08, 2008 6:54 pm

topher40 wrote:I go to Wal Mart and buy my big game tags over the counter. If I had to go throught the hassles of drawings and such I wouldnt hunt big game. I have to give you all credit that do, I just wouldnt have the patience. First love has always been quail anywho.....

Here in AZ....
Elk is a draw
antelope is a draw
turkey is a draw
Sheep is a draw
Rifle and Muzzy Deer is a draw
they are slowly turning even the Archery Deer in to a draw

now for the biggest laugh southwest AZ there is some release turned wild pheasant along the yume area which AZ has had a draw for ...the people who put in for this Joke of a hunt because you can not hunt the farm fields and the washes well lets just say pheasant run like a bat out of H3LL with little to no cover

tfbirddog2 · Post by **tfbirddog2** » Thu May 08, 2008 10:27 pm

Drew a my Anydeer last year for rifle trying a stategy for that going to alternate rile and bow hunting for a few years, going to try for a lope with my bow this year too.Buying preference points for Wyoming Elk (christmas from my girls).Going to try for my Merriams turkey next spring, get that one and would only need two more for grand slam(Goulds and Osecola).Went bore sight in 7mm and found I have to buy a new scope for it, wont adjust for down only up,wife was happy to here about that looks like a new Leupold.

Elkhunter · Post by **Elkhunter** » Mon May 12, 2008 1:52 pm

Its good to hear we have some big-game guys! I drew my tag with only 4 points. I put in for a couple of different states:
2 points Rocky Mountain Bighorn Utah
1 point for turkey UT
2 points AZ elk
2 points AZ deer
1 point AZ Desert Bighorn Sheep
3 Points CO deer and elk
2 points WY deer and elk
Waste my $8 application fee in NM every year for deer and elk. 16A 3rd and 17 3rd
Oregon Sheep

You almost have to put in for every state to have a chance to ever draw a decent tag. I will post some pics of my hunt this fall for sure, hopefully a big one falls!

StandHunter · Post by **StandHunter** » Mon May 12, 2008 10:09 pm

I just put my name in the hat tonight in Oregon for deer, elk, speed goats and sheep. Nothing exciting this year, but should have some points for a decent deer tag next year. It will be a few more years for a decent rifle antelope tag (only have 9 points)

The Oregon system is not bad IMO. Wont know for another 5 weeks or so on our draws.

Might try the out of state stuff starting next year and get some points from those states that work that way.

Post by **kninebirddog** » Mon May 12, 2008 11:32 pm

still have a month to wait for NM results....

nothing will beat last years going to nunavut canada Cambridge bay for archery muskox

Arlettes muskox 1.jpg

Bob and Arlette Musk OX 1.jpg

buDDget hunter · Post by **buDDget hunter** » Tue May 13, 2008 12:54 am

Three words for you, New Mexico Oryx. It will cost you about $1800 just for the tag if you get drawn but it is in effect a wild African Gemsbock. Stunning trophy in a shoulder mount and the meat is similar to the most tender venison you have ever had. You missed the deadline this year but I would put in for it next year (pre valentines day).

scout_on_38s · Post by **scout_on_38s** » Tue May 13, 2008 8:57 am

My Dad put in for Montana Deer/Elk combo but didn't draw... took him 2 tries last time when he drew tags. I'm going to try to get into Ontario this fall for black bear.

tfbirddog2 · Post by **tfbirddog2** » Tue May 13, 2008 11:05 am

Nice ox, looks like you didnt have to quater it to far to the boat.Did you get a skull mount or shoulder, and what dose that cost? Im still waiting on my antelope from 06 to get back, taxidermist is starting to get on my bad side.It takes 6 to 8 years for a resident to draw a antlope tag in Ks.but know a archery over the counter is available for in and out of staters.

Elkhunter · Post by **Elkhunter** » Tue May 13, 2008 1:48 pm

Are the Ox easy to get close to? Did you see some artic wolves up there? Was it a fun hunt? That looks like a blast.

Post by **kninebirddog** » Tue May 13, 2008 3:02 pm

welll lets just say i am praying hard that with the help of someone on this board whom I will never beable to truely show my full appreciation for his help that I hope someday to see our hides and horns freed of the taxidermist that would make the devil himself look mild. So long story short our usual taxidermist will come to the club house to help us put the musk ox in the best set up to fit what room we have ...When his day comes i will be sure to post picture

As for the hunt it self was the hunt of a lifetime we went through high arctic lodge and If i could I would go again in a heartbeat

we saw pierre (sp?) Caribou Musk Ox obviously Arctic Fox Tundra Swans fished for Lake trout and I even caught an Arctic Char which that was quickly put in the boat to make some shoshomi (sp?) and for a person who loves to fish and is not a fan of eating fish specially raw ..i have to admit the arctic char was good and I even had seconds. Lake trout on the other hand. I was happy to let Bob enjoy mine was a bit strong in the fishy smell and taste but i did try it

musk ox meat is awesome...better then scimitar oryx that is also extremely good

price well we saved up for the hunt adding the airlines flight to and from edmonton hotel 2 nights and added baggage expense coming home it was about 10,000 each when all was said and done

getting on the musk ox was a slow process but we were able to get with in 30-40 yards

the wind is what makes it more difficult as the gust can wreack havoc even at closer distances ..I only pull a little over 50 pounds and even had aimed in front of my musk ox and the gust carried it back a bit further then i cared for but it was still a lethal shot...just took a bit longer for my animal to expire so we worked the other musk ox for Bob and mine laid down next to his and well that is how far apart they expired from each other as you were not going to move these animals around they weigh 800+ pounds

we snuck up on one that was basking in the sun his horns were broke off on one side so we passed on him but what massive animals they are

here is a little slide show of some more pictures i took click on the picture to bring it up

Firstarrow · Post by **Firstarrow** » Wed May 14, 2008 12:12 pm

Awesome hunt K-9

Hunting with stick and string is a real blast!
Hunting with stick and string and dogs is incredible!!

Elkhunter · Post by **Elkhunter** » Thu May 15, 2008 3:05 pm

Stick and string is the only way to go! I agree that would be tough to kill a ox with one though. Are they agressive? Will they charge like a buff? I am heading down in about 3 weeks for my first scouting trip. Taking the GSP with me.

If you draw post it here so we can all share in the agony/excitement of drawing a tag! My wife says she does not understand why I get so excited, they just dont understand!

Post by **kninebirddog** » Thu May 15, 2008 6:22 pm

won't be till June for NM results

tfbirddog2 · Post by **tfbirddog2** » Sat May 17, 2008 1:30 pm

I'll just post now all over the counter for me this year in Ks,and a point in Wyoming to be purchased so no nig wait here, but would be up for here everyone elses luck.

lucky guy · Post by **lucky guy** » Wed May 21, 2008 3:30 pm

Our results in Oregon come out in mid-June. Some elk, some deer, all antelope, sheep, goats, spring bear are all tags.

You asked about last year, here's mine.

tfbirddog2 · Post by **tfbirddog2** » Thu May 22, 2008 4:46 am

Nice bull,looks like he would taste good.

Post by **kninebirddog** » Thu May 22, 2008 6:43 am

Yep that is a nice Bull

a few more weeks and we find out about New Mexico...Still not gonna hold my breath

PrairieGoat · Post by **PrairieGoat** » Thu May 22, 2008 6:36 pm

You truly are a Lucky Guy!!! I've never seen an elk on a semi-flat piece of ground.......around here they only grow on the sides of mountains!!! And there is that inverse porportional thing going where they get bigger the farther from your truck/atv. After the last one I had to pack out, I'm just holding the next one at gun point and making him walk back to the truck.....either that or carry the salt & pepper with me and eat him where he falls!

Killer Instinct · Post by **Killer Instinct** » Thu May 29, 2008 8:21 pm

Just put in for my first Moose & Bison Tag - won't know until July. If I get the draw, it'll be my first big game hunt ever - figured might as well go for the biggest creature (other than a Grizzly - too afraid if I miss, I'll expire on the spot....

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PntrRookie · Post by **PntrRookie** » Fri May 30, 2008 1:20 pm

What a coincidence. I was just emailed from a friend asking if I'd like to do a Wyoming elk bow hunt. An elk hunt has been a far fetched dream of mine. So this would be great. As a newbie, could you answer a few questions for me? A little background ...the offer came from my friend's business acquaintance whose family owns a 150,000 acre ranch/outfitter . There are 3 (maybe 4) of us who would like to do this trip together. We will apply for preference points. What are the odds (or how does it work) that all 3 or 4 of us will get a tag for the same year. We want to go together. http://www.wyoadventures.com/index.html

tfbirddog2 · Post by **tfbirddog2** » Fri May 30, 2008 4:12 pm

If appling in wyo.is takes about three years to draw you can buy just points from I beleive june to august. So you might try like my brother-in-law from there is having me do buy a point for two years and the third year apply for draw and you should draw.

Post by **kninebirddog** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 12:04 am

new mexico results are up...looks like we are getting a fat check back

https://wildlife.state.nm.us/ols/search

PrairieGoat · Post by **PrairieGoat** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:24 pm

Went 0 for 4 (moose, antelope, elk, deer) here is CO. Had beaucoup preference points too......ah heck, guess that means more time for bird hunting and fishing!

Post by **kninebirddog** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 7:33 pm

We have 2 more for the hopes ...Dead line for those was the 10 of June so I think it is about the 3rd week in July for those results...bet we get more bogus bonus points
Big Horn Sheep and
Mule Deer on the strip here in AZ

after that it is OTC tags in texas and Ohio......well we get those anyways

GnM · Post by **GnM** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:13 pm

Knine what units do you put in for here in NM? I moved here from AZ two years ago and have been lucky enough to draw a deer and elk tags both years. I hunt elk by the AZ state line, I grew up on the otherside in Alpine AZ.

Post by **kninebirddog** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:26 pm

Unit 15

GnM · Post by **GnM** » Tue Jul 01, 2008 6:58 pm

23 otherside of the highway, archery last year, muzz this year. I am sure it is beginners luck.

bean1031 · Post by **bean1031** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 4:21 pm

Elkhunter wrote:Just curious if we have alot of Big Game hunters on the forum? If so did the draws treat you well? Any good hunts planned? I personally drew my elk tag here in UT, which is actually a pretty big deal if you know anything about elk hunting in UT!! Anyone else get lucky? Pics from last years hunts?

My dad almost allways got a tag when we lived there 5 years ago.

Post by **kninebirddog** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:02 pm

Got about 3 more weeks for the AZ Deer and Big Horn Sheep draws might as well add to my bonus point tallys there also

lucky guy · Post by **lucky guy** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:50 pm

I drew a hair tag for what's called the High Desert unit, a big part of the se corner of Oregon. There are a fair no. of animals, but it's alot of square miles. A couple of hunting buddies drew it too so sounds like we'll work it together.

Is it October yet?

Elkhunter · Post by **Elkhunter** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 4:36 pm

I drew another tag! IDAHO UNIT 42 antelope! Chukars everywhere up there also I guess. So I will be taking the hounds with me!

Post by **kninebirddog** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 6:02 pm

some think the results might be out the 18th I think they are dreaming i think it will be after the 21st

but ..i am not holding my breath...I am counting on more trophy bogus bonus points :roll:

Elkhunter · Post by **Elkhunter** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 12:26 pm

Hunt starts this weekend!!!! Anyone else getting really close? I have not found the gagger I am looking for, but I know he is there. 380 is the goal boys and girls I will keep you posted!!!

Post by **kninebirddog** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 1:06 pm

i hope you get one the require a restart of the heart and thought processes and then post some pictures which we get to WOW at

GOOD LUCK

lightonthebay · Post by **lightonthebay** » Wed Aug 13, 2008 9:08 pm

One cow permit
one antelope tag--either sex
one doe permit
one over the counter buck tag
and I will probably purchase some over the counter either species doe, deer tags again

Montana

Elkhunter · Post by **Elkhunter** » Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:17 am

K9, I will keep you posted, I am still chasing down that Unit 10 tag down there in AZ. I hope the Elk Gods grant me one in the near future. Did you see the governors tag bull that was shot on Unit 9 a few weeks ago? HUGE. Scored 422.
Elkhunter