Bowhunters of Wyoming Bison Tag Raffle!!
Elk
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For those that have helped BOW in the past with our commissioner tag raffle I'm giving advanced warning that we were awarded a Bison tag (just found out today) and we will be selling raffle tickets for a bison tag very soon!!!!! The drawing is July 9th so it will happen fast. All the details are being worked out even as I'm writing this so keep in touch for the details. Thanks. Jeff Capron
May I buy them all? Just kidding.
That's my chance since I didn't draw one!
Any restrictions for a person on the 5 year waiting period? Shot a cow in 2015, waiting to apply again.... I'm in if I can.
My back is already starting to Hurt!!! haha
Thanks for the heads-up LONEBULL
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Robb
INDBowhunter2, No restrictions if you win, play away!!
Cool! Hope it is similar odds to the previous raffles. Count me in.
It's looking like it will be very similar to our previous Commissioner tag raffles. Thanks.
Please update here when tickets are available. Very interested.
No additional fees to the winner. Winner can sell or give the tag to another. Any legal firearm or bow. Hunter's choice of bison areas. Does not count toward the once-in-a-lifetime restriction. Winner will be contacted by phone or email on July 9, 2018.
We will update with any additional information but please spread the word.
I have been asked by a couple fellow bowsiters if this Raffle is like the Wyoming state Raffle as in you Win the Raffle but it doesn't include the tag, you have to Pay for the tag.
I told them I Do Not know if it is the same.
Any clarification?
Thank you
Good luck, Robb
I'm betting it is a governors tag. They are considered Complementary licenses, I believe that means you get the license, do not have to buy it.https://wgfd.wyo.gov/WGFD/media/content/PDF/Licensing/GOVERNOR_LICENSE_INFO.pdf
Like Ron stated no additional fees except for conservation stamp and refuge permit if hunting on the refuge. I think tickets will be $50.00 so everyone can afford it. Hoping to have final details by the end of the week. Thanks.
Awesome, guys! Great news and looking forward to jumping in!
Open to Canadians to, eh?
How many tickets are you selling and is there a limit on this one?
Fer sure Ambush. Betcha would even be able to round up help from several guys here if you win!
That would be great Tavis! And since I can only take forty pounds of meat across the border, partners divy up the rest. One huge Bowsite Bison BBQ before I go though!!
Thank you for the follow-up
Good luck, Robb
Sean D. Final ticket #'s aren't set yet and yes it looks like there will be a limit. Bear with us many members of the Executive council are at outdoor expos (one in Casper and one in Lander) through Saturday so it might be next week until it gets up and going. Thanks.
It would awesome to get first release on bowsite. Or maybe give us an update of exactly when it will be released. Let’s get a bowsiter to win so we can get a semi live hunt!
Too late the word is out.
BULELK1's Link
Play Nice Rich!! haha
Reads like next Wednesday
To dang Exciting!
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Robb
No one needs to buy any that tag is mine!
Anyone who drew a WY sheep tag last year is ineligible ;-)
Everything still a Go for manyana?
Looking forward to applying
Good luck, Robb
Should be ready to go tomorrow. $50.00 tickets, only 500 tickets to be sold. Will have to buy them off our web site. We raised the # from our normal Commissioner tag raffle because this is pretty unique to have a bison tag and we only receive 30% of the profit to use on our projects. The other 70% goes to the Wyoming Wildlife Foundation so all the money still goes to Wyoming wildlife and habitat. Thanks and good luck to everyone.
Here is the information regarding the Bison Tag Raffle. Tickets will be available on the Bowhunters of Wyoming website beginning tomorrow morning. The more participation we get, the more funding we can provide for Wyoming's wildlife. We would greatly appreciate any shares to other forums. Good luck! Ron
Does the hunt have to be completed in 2018? Or can it go into January 2019 like the normal bison season?
It is for the season, not the calendar year.
Is there a time that they go on sale tomorrow, i.e., 8 am, at midnight, local?? Thx
Do we know what time they go on sale?
Looking at the regs, there's no tags for unit 1. Can you hunt in unit 1 with this tag?
I got my postcard yesterday with all the fixin's
It won't be long now to hit 'Submit'
Good luck, Robb
They should be available now. Open to any unit that is open for hunting bison this year.
Ron Niziolek's Link
I'm in. Order says #352.........must be going fast.
Lucky #354
I better start looking for camping spots!!!!
#356 , sounds like a winner...
Got mine and a cool BHW truck decal! Anyone interested in trading a private land KS whitetail hunt for a WY buffalo hunt? I'm in need of a good spot!!!
If you win get in touch with Ron Niziolek and I, we will point you in the right direction, but I'm really hoping I win :)
You can't win Jason, I already have the winning ticket! Such optimism every time a raffle comes out!
I’m in (and re-upped for BOW)! Not sure how you guys are seeing your ticket numbers?
Good luck to all you guys! Hope someone on here gets lucky and wins that tag!
Tavis, it should be on your email receipt.
I am in. Glad for the opportunity. Thanks!
Hmmm, looks like 373 is the lucky number!
I'm in #384, looks like tickets going fast! Good luck to all, great opportunity.
Yep. I wish they would go ahead and draw this afternoon! They will be gone in no time.
I'm in. #385 @ 10:44am central
Well I figured I'd give it a go, so I'm 389 looks like the winner to me.
Got 392. Hopefully someone from Bowsite wins it.
Specifically, me.
My receipt just has an Order #, No ticket number...Wonder if I did something wrong?
No ticket numbers on my Thank You email...Just an Order #
I checked with them, ticket numbers are not the order number. 130 have been sold as of bit ago.
Yeah my thank you only has order number, assumed that was ticket number. Also what’s up with the $2 shipping or do they mail the stubs?
Mailing back to you and credit card fees is the $2.00.
What are the odds of drawing a tag for bison?
I think for a bull tag it was 5.6% draw rate this year. If I remember correctly.
You may (and will want to) hunt unit 3 with this tag. Draw odds were less than 1%. It hasn't been hunted in years and has multiple mature bulls.
Thanks Lonebull, that makes sense.
Man I hope a bowsiter wins!!!!
Well my luck is not that great, but Bison is a dream animal. Just got my ticket and fingers crossed. Good luck to all
I need this tag like I need another hole in my head this fall.... so naturally I put in my name as well lol
I got mine this early AM
I am glad a few are still available
+1Hunt------------> I hope a BOW member/bowsiter draws it!
Good luck, Robb
Quite a few available still. As of last night we had sold 181tickets (not bad for the first day) I hope we sell them all !!! It's just a win for wildlife that way. I know my odds go down but I won the Yetti cooler at the BOW banquet a couple of years ago with only a couple of tickets in the bucket so it could happen. Keep the faith everyone.
I thought my ticket number was 389 but that was my order number. Just got an e,pmail this am and my ticket number is 116. Check your emails to see your actual ticket number it may not be the one you got after buying your entry.
I thought my ticket number was 389 but that was my order number. Just got an e,pmail this am and my ticket number is 116. Check your emails to see your actual ticket number it may not be the one you got after buying your entry.
We are at 238 as of last night!!! Thanks to all that have purchased tickets!!! Keep it coming!!
I just purchased mine. Order number #476. Waiting to see ticket number.
Now I’m hoping 50 or 51 are the lucky number! Not 373!
I'm in. I drew my Bull Elk Unit 7 tag, also drew a cow tag. A bison might be enough meat for a month or two more :-)
I'am pumped and all I did was buy some tickets and a membership ! It would be unreal to draw this tag !
352 tickets sold as of 05/28 night so get them while you can. Thanks everyone.
Does WY auction a bison tag at any conventions? If so what do they typically sell for?
Wish I could answer that but I just don't know. I can't remember hearing any bison tags. Sheep and moose yes. I can tell you this is one of the first times I can remember giving the normal guy a chance at a tag like this.
If ya sell out early------->
Are ya gonna Draw the winner Early?? haha
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Robb
Not sure on the drawing early. We'll have to check if we can. There are very strict rules with these tags that we must follow. Keep buying them up guys!!! This is your chance to buy an auction tag without the auction tag money!!!
OK.
Went ahead and bought up to a 1% chance of drawing - 5 chances. Figured I ought to at least buy in to match the state draw odds for this one.
Hope you reach your goal and can get the opportunity to offer up more great tags like this in the future!
Good luck, guys! Sure will be cool if a bowsiter wins!
pullin for all the bowsiters that entered. I'm saving every penny for my wedding, but hoping this is a success and I can jump in next year!
378 tickets sold as of last night.
If Govner tags are going to be offered, this is how they should be done . Where everyone has a chance , not just the wealthy elite. I to hope you meet your goals and more tags are offered in the future.
That is Great news!
Thanks for the update
Good luck, Robb
One month left!! Don't be one of those that call me a week after it's over wondering about tickets (happens every time). Thanks to all that have purchased and a big thanks to Pat for letting us post this on Bowsite!!!!!!!!!
20 ticket limit per purchase or per person?
My order number was 552. I thought that they were only selling 500???
your order number is not the same as your ticket number. they will email you your ticket number
LONEBULL, do they send us a ticket in the mail? I purchased a truck decal and received that but no ticket with it?
I like the pricing of this at $50. Recently a muley organization was selling tickets for a nice drift boat, but at $100. I don't think that they sold out at 500 tickets. Just a little too much money, I think. Sometimes, I think it's better off to drop the price and more will participate. BTW - I got ticket #377 for this drawing. Good luck to all that got in.
Jingalls, you should get an email showing you your ticket numbers. In the past we've sent out the actual ticket stubs but with as much action as we've had on these, they may be behind or maybe decided not to mail tickets. I bought mine the first morning and haven't received them yet either. Regardless, the drawing isn't until July 12 and will be conducted by a G&F Commissioner.
I'm in for 2 Sorry Tavis...you can come along
Order #: 561 would make for a great 1st western hunt
I’m in for 5 tickets to keep it on par with the regular state draw percentage of 1%.
Goes to a great cause and worth the donation.
Ted, if you draw, I’m in for sure!
Good luck to all in the game!
Let’s get a Bowsiter in on this one!
413-414...come on baby come on baby...I have had a horrible draw raffle year so far lets make it up in one big draw!!!
Down to 73 tickets left as of last night!!!
Ron Niziolek, "You may (and will want to) hunt unit 3 with this tag. Draw odds were less than 1%. It hasn't been hunted in years and has multiple mature bulls."
Just planning my hunt... ;-) Looks like unit 3 is mostly wilderness. Are there plenty of bison outside the wilderness boundaries?
Nick, since you're already planning your hunt, the bison will be out of the wilderness. You're welcome to stay at my house as long as I get to go with!
I got ticket 287, which is the highway I’ll be driving north out of Ft Collins on my way to this hunt...
If you were to buy this tag what would one expect to pay ? Is it that desirerable?
Update: You will NOT receive tickets in the mail, just the email with ticket number confirmation. Thanks again Bowsiters. This group is the best!
LBshooter, looks like they have gone for 5k-8k recently, but with unit 3 available this year and several B&C bulls there, it's my opinion that it is much more desirable.
Ron, any info on where one of these tags would be sold at a convention? Would love to take my dad on this if I'm lucky enough to draw.
Bowboy's Link
Bowboy's Link
Here's some Governors tag auctions!
NR any bison tag costs $ 4,402 + if you can draw one. The cow tag is $ 2,752+ for NR.
435 tickets sold as of this morning
OK guys and gals only 25 tickets left!!!
All tickets have been sold as of tonight. Thanks everyone for helping us support Wyoming's wildlife.
Great news Ron. Hope someone from Bowsite is the lucky person.
Has to be a Bowsite guy. Everyone is:)
That could make up .....and then some for all the crappy draws results this year....
Since we sold out we will be drawing early!!!!!! Next Wed. the 27th at 10:00 am!!!! Stay tuned and good luck!!!!!
1 in 500 odds. I've had worse odds in some draws this year...
I'm not surprised they sold out though. Hopefully a Bowsiter wins it.
10:00 am tomorrow good luck to those that purchased tickets!!!!
I guess I better start a thread about where I should camp and the nearest meat locker.
It would be very interesting to know how many of the 500 were supported and purchased by Bowsiters....bet a solid percentage!
Mark
Good luck everyone. Hopefully it is a Bowsiter so all of us can follow along.
Don’t get your hopes up guys! It’s got my name written on it!
Good thing too, because I’m down to about 15 lbs of elk in the freezer and I have no hunts planned this year where I get to bring meat home
I wouldn’t bet against Bake. He is a lucky SOB!
—jim
I was unable to enter this, so hope we get to see posts by the bowsiter who wins the hunt.
Good luck to whoever wins!
OK, it's past 10am................................................... ;-)
It's probably going to be the guy who bought all the elk tickets lol.
Winner is Josh Begin as posted on comments of live feed.
Dang it! Well, it was a donation to a great cause!
Good Luck, Josh! Kill a big ‘un!
Is Josh a Bowsiter?
He's from Conneticut so odds are high?
Congrats Josh! Will you be doing a CT LIVE HUNT???!!! ;-)
Congrats! I have a tag and will be out there trying to get one with the bow too. Good luck!
That's great! Congrats Josh....have a fantastic hunt! Hope you can hook up with Ron N.
Congrats Josh you'll have a great hunt
Congrats hopefully we get to follow along.
Well again thanks to all that purchased tickets and to Pat for letting us post on Bowsite!!!
thanks guys I'm really shocked, never thought I'd win, I figured I was just making a donation. This would be my first western hunt, to be honest I've only been out of New England a handful of times. I need to start researching gear, when and where to hunt. Also considering if i should go with a guide.
Swamp - I sent you a PM. Congrats!
Curious how many tickets you purchased? Congratulations!
Congrats! Can't wait to see you and your bison!
That is very kool for you indeed!
All the way from Conn. will be a fun trip.
Enjoy
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Robb
Congrats from a fellow CT resident.
Well, I"d dang sure be lie'n if I said I weren't disappointed it weren't me that drew. And there's a few tears trickle'n over this smile I got for ya Josh.
So you better have a heck of a hunt and post a heck of a story here on Bowsite to distract the rest of us from the pain of Lady Luck slapping us down.
Congrats, waiting on the report!! Just out of curiosity what was the winning ticket number? Wondering how far some of us were to the winner :)
Good for him. Thanks BOW!