Well, State of Oregon, you stole my $176 again. Now up to 14 points for elk and deer, 13 for antelope. When will the misery end?
Curse you, Oregon
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Joe Hulburt
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Nada for me too with 13 elk points. Sadly I knew I wouldn't draw....still at least 3 years out!
Anybody draw anything exciting in Oregon? I would be glad to tag along and pack sheep or goat meat out!
Anybody draw anything exciting in Oregon? I would be glad to tag along and pack sheep or goat meat out!
Zim
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Oregon G&F said the same thing as they did the last 13 years.........U Suc
So all three of us now have 14? We're probably all competing for the same one NR tag while some outfitter got it and sold it to a guy with zero points.
So all three of us now have 14? We're probably all competing for the same one NR tag while some outfitter got it and sold it to a guy with zero points.
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Joe Hulburt
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Skybuster1329
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Nothing for me.... But wondering what units Non-Residence are putting in for ?? Didn't think Oregon was that exciting of a state to drawn.
Drhorsepower
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Zim
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There are a handful of decent elk tags we are just trying to burn the points on........WW, ME & ..........I forgot the name I'll never get that one. Doesn't matter the outfitters got the majority of them ths year. What a scam that is not even requiring the high point holders draw from an outfitter pool. Anyone off the street can jump in line of guys applying for 15 years! LOL.
They need to break non res tags out like Nv does so at least we can see what are chances are. Dr horsepower bow or rifle? My step dad didn't draw any thing either so my son ( 10 years old ) won't get to hunt this year because i have a cow tag in Nv during general deer in Or. I wish Nv had the mentoered hunt program
Drhorsepower
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Skybuster1329
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I've been putting in for Archery Mt. Emily archery and Metolius Late season Archery.
Drhorsepower
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Joe Hulburt
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NE part of the state. Wolves are establishing a presence there in a big way. I wouldn't start investing in points anywhere over there at this point. The elk populations have barely been able to hold their own due to burgeoning cougar numbers and from what I understand wolves are much more devastating to elk populations!
I hate to say it but the only tag I would apply for as a NR is a sheep tag and given you have to buy the license to apply I would probably just put the money toward sheep raffle tickets. Either way the odds are against you. Sorry guys! If we were smart here we would manage for quality hunting and encourage NR $$$$$$. We manage for quantity hunting though....it's what most people want.
Umpqua Hunter
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If I were a non-resident, I don't know if I would waste my money on Oregon (though we do have great sheep hunting). With that said, I believe some of the best hunts still go somewhat under the radar. My personal philosophy is there are at LEAST five and possibly seven states with better trophy Rocky Mountain elk hunting and Mule deer hunting. So why apply in Oregon for those? But how many states do you really have a chance to take a trophy Blacktail or Roosevelt? Not too long ago, I burned 16 points on a Blacktail tag (harvested a heavy 21" buck). Last year 70% of the bucks taken on this hunt grossed over 140. This year I burned 12 points on a Roosevelt tag, and I truly believe I have a great chance at a 270+ Roosevelt hunting public access. Just a hint.
I only drew a late season cow hunt that was general season last year. Got a few more years to guarantee my antelope hunt. About 10 for "the" bow elk hunt. been putting in for 22 years. Cant complain though since wife drew the Potamus Bighorn hunt first year it is offered. At least I get to scout and go on a once in a lifetime hunt...even if its not mine.
NDHunter
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I probably would have started applying in Oregon but on the site here, I was reading a past edition online with some of the Eastmans staff talking about Oregon and most of them said not to bother with that state. After reading that and seeing everyones post on here, I'm glad that i didn't start to build points there this year...
dustyboots
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MT.MAN
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Won't be building points over in Or., but I am coming over there to hunt Elk next fall. Yeah it's with an outfitter, however it is a drop camp and we are using our own stock. I was invited into a group of 4 and part of my cost was given to me as a gift so why not. I'm usually only DIY but for the price I couldn't say no.