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Anticipation....
by Mark Reilly - Team Camp Stories
Yes it is TAG time. From about mid June through the end of
July I will be running to the mailbox each evening in search of
the results. Unfortunately for me it is all to similar to my college
applications...."We regret to inform you that you did not get
into "X" college". But like the college applications it is the
anticipation that is so intoxicating. Will this be the one, will
I have somewhere to go to college or hunt this fall? All it take
is one "Successful" and you have forgotten about all the ones that didn't work out.
I'm very lucky living in Oregon that most all the hunting is over the counter for archery.
This allows me to put in for various limited entry or trophy units around the US knowing
that if I don't draw I still have plenty of hunting to do in my home state. Also by applying
for these hard to draw tags you limit your chances of drawing 3 high quality tags in one
year and wondering how you are going to be able to take advantage of them without
getting fired or coming home to changed locks.
There are a lot of great services out there these days that make
this application process very easy but in reality all you need to
do is put reminders on your computer that will pop up prior to
the various deadlines so that you don't allow these key dates to
pass.
If you haven't already started applying for out of state hunts I
suggest you give it a try. There is a great big world of hunting
out there and it doesn't need to cost a fortune. In most states
there are tons of quality public hunts that you can take
advantage of that offer a real chance at a trophy animal. More importantly it allows you
to chase a variety of game that you might not be able to find in your home state.
I know I'll be running to the mailbox again this evening hoping to find that envelope from
WY, NM, OR or AZ . More than likely I'll be disappointed again this year but you never
know, this could be the year that I hit the jackpot. But if things don't pan out for this fall
I'll go into 2008 knowing that I have one more preference point making my odds of
drawing that much better. Best of luck to all of you and may your next trip to the mailbox
be a memorable one. I'll be sure to let you know if mine is!
UPDATE BELOW!
by Mark Reilly - Team Camp Stories
Yes it is TAG time. From about mid June through the end of
July I will be running to the mailbox each evening in search of
the results. Unfortunately for me it is all to similar to my college
applications...."We regret to inform you that you did not get
into "X" college". But like the college applications it is the
anticipation that is so intoxicating. Will this be the one, will
I have somewhere to go to college or hunt this fall? All it take
is one "Successful" and you have forgotten about all the ones that didn't work out.
I'm very lucky living in Oregon that most all the hunting is over the counter for archery.
This allows me to put in for various limited entry or trophy units around the US knowing
that if I don't draw I still have plenty of hunting to do in my home state. Also by applying
for these hard to draw tags you limit your chances of drawing 3 high quality tags in one
year and wondering how you are going to be able to take advantage of them without
getting fired or coming home to changed locks.
There are a lot of great services out there these days that make
this application process very easy but in reality all you need to
do is put reminders on your computer that will pop up prior to
the various deadlines so that you don't allow these key dates to
pass.
If you haven't already started applying for out of state hunts I
suggest you give it a try. There is a great big world of hunting
out there and it doesn't need to cost a fortune. In most states
there are tons of quality public hunts that you can take
advantage of that offer a real chance at a trophy animal. More importantly it allows you
to chase a variety of game that you might not be able to find in your home state.
I know I'll be running to the mailbox again this evening hoping to find that envelope from
WY, NM, OR or AZ . More than likely I'll be disappointed again this year but you never
know, this could be the year that I hit the jackpot. But if things don't pan out for this fall
I'll go into 2008 knowing that I have one more preference point making my odds of
drawing that much better. Best of luck to all of you and may your next trip to the mailbox
be a memorable one. I'll be sure to let you know if mine is!
UPDATE BELOW!
Oregon
Big Horn - Denied
Mtn. Goat - Denied
Matolious Unit Archery Deer - Denied
Pronghorn - Denied
Elk - Point Saver
Big Horn - Denied
Mtn. Goat - Denied
Matolious Unit Archery Deer - Denied
Pronghorn - Denied
Elk - Point Saver
Wyoming
Moose - Denied
Moose - Denied
Arizona
Mule Deer - Denied
Elk - Denied
Pronghorn - Denied
Mule Deer - Denied
Elk - Denied
Pronghorn - Denied
New Mexico
Elk - Denied
Will Be hunting with Mossy Oak for Elk
Sep 6th! Check back for update and
story.
Elk - Denied
Will Be hunting with Mossy Oak for Elk
Sep 6th! Check back for update and
story.
Iowa
Deer - Successful
Will be hunting first week of November
with Kent and Tommy. Check back to
see if we score.
Deer - Successful
Will be hunting first week of November
with Kent and Tommy. Check back to
see if we score.
My other hunts:
Alberta Moose - Oct
Kansas Deer - Nov
Oregon Deer and Elk - Sept
Wild Hogs - TX, CA and where ever
else I can find them !
Wisconsin Deer - Oct ? Still up in the
air but it is Buffalo County
Maryland Deer - December
Finally the all inclusive - Whatever
else I can fit into the schedule !
Alberta Moose - Oct
Kansas Deer - Nov
Oregon Deer and Elk - Sept
Wild Hogs - TX, CA and where ever
else I can find them !
Wisconsin Deer - Oct ? Still up in the
air but it is Buffalo County
Maryland Deer - December
Finally the all inclusive - Whatever
else I can fit into the schedule !