Drawn for Wrong Elk Tag

Clark · Jul 24, 2006

I drew an AZ antlerless elk tag as a first choice with 9 points. I had applied for rifle bull unit 10 first choice and rifle bull 9 as second. What can I do at this point, I don't have the confirm email? This kills me to loose all my points on a hunt I won't go on.

elkhutnAZ · Jul 24, 2006

GOOD LUCK, I know someone that that happened to last year and they had to go on the cow hunt they drew, he also had 9 points. Good Luck Andy

Clark · Jul 24, 2006

Can I gift this tag to Make A Wish or some othe not for profit?

JohnSWA · Jul 24, 2006

Absolutely! Although, make a wish doesn't support hunts anymore. Look up Hunt of a Life Time! That's the outfit that makes hunts possible for terminally ill children and the like!

Kudos for entertaining the offer! I wish more people would!

wagonburner · Jul 24, 2006

why wouldnt you go on this hunt?.dont you like good meat or are you just looking for a set of horns.if you want to donate ,shoot it and donate the meat to the homeless.

Clark · Jul 24, 2006

My brother is getting married the same week in HI. I applied for Nov hunts to avoid any conflict with work and personal schedules.

TK · Jul 24, 2006

I have a friend that had that happen to him a couple years ago. He notified Game & Fish Dept. and they refunded his money and reinstated his points. Not to worry. No Elk tag for me. Put in for 7W with 4 points. Congrads to everyone that did draw.
TK

bobcatbess · Jul 24, 2006

IN UTARD YOU COULD OF TURNED THE TAG BACK FOR YOUR POINTS!!!

YES,ALL STATE FISH & GAME MAKE MISTAKES TOO,TO BAD THEY WON'T ADMIT IT!!!

THERES BEEN ALOT OF TALK WANTING TO CHANGE THE RULES SO YOU CAN'T HAND THE TAG BACK IN FOR POINTS,THIS IS A TIME WHERE IT SURE WOULD BE NICE!!!

GOOD LUCK,AIN'T NO COW WORTH 9 POINTS!!!

THE ONLY bobcat HOPEING ALL THE UTARD OPPORTUNISTS READ YOUR POST & WAKE THE HELL UP!!!

AZStickman · Jul 24, 2006

LAST EDITED ON Jul-24-06 AT 07:53PM (MST)[p]Clark.... I'm Terry Petko the Arizona Ambassador for the Arizona Chapter of the Hunt of a Lifetime foundation. We are a non profit 501(C)(3) organization dedicated to providing hunting and fishing adventures for children with Life Threatening illnesses. Your tag can be donated to our organization simply by mailing us your tag along with a short form that needs to be completed. We can then work to match your tag up with one of our youngsters. Feel free to give me a call if you'd like to make this tag a donation and I'd be happy to help you out. Cell 602-689-9524

Terry Petko
Arizona Ambassador
Hunt of a Lifetime Foundation

www.huntofalifetime.org
www.hoalarizona.org

lth · Jul 24, 2006

Clark ,Unless I'm missing something here, can't you just notify the AZ F&G, and explain to them that you were issued a tag you did not put in for!. They should have records of your application. Go down fighting!!! Raise @#*! They know the value of points, and what they mean to hunters! Surely they must know that no one in their right mind would burn 9 point's for a cow tag. A mistake has been made and it needs to be corrected. That's not something you just walk away from. That's serious stuff!!! (LTH)

Clark · Jul 24, 2006

I called AZGF and explained the problem. The application was entered online, their logic is, only the data entered via your PC is mapped over to the draw.

If unsuccessful in getting this changed, I'd like nothing more than this tag go to someone who can enjoy a great outdoor and big game experience. I'll likely be in contact with your AZStickman.

Regards,

Clark Guy
San Diego

northwesthunter · Jul 24, 2006

I made a similar mistake this year and burned 6 points in Oregon on a doe tag that I ment to be a buck tag, wrote the wrong hunt code! Probably not as painful as yours but still 6 years of $$ for a license every year hurts. I called them and they basically said your mistake tough luck. HOpe you have better luck with Arizona Dept. and your other idea of donating is a great idea and should take the edge off the pain a little. nwhunter

chasendeer · Jul 24, 2006

I hate to say it but that is way they have a place to check you app out before the draw.
Jay

JohnSWA · Jul 24, 2006

>I called AZGF and explained the
>problem. The application was
>entered online, their logic is,
>only the data entered via
>your PC is mapped over
>to the draw.
>
>If unsuccessful in getting this changed,
>I'd like nothing more than
>this tag go to someone
>who can enjoy a great
>outdoor and big game experience.
> I'll likely be in
>contact with your AZStickman.
>
>Regards,
>
>Clark Guy
>San Diego

You're a good man, Clark! I'm sorry for the tag SNAFU, but I'm proud of you for offering up the tag for a good cause! Can you imagine the smile on the young man or lady that otherwise wouldn't have had this opportunity?

I lift my glass to you sir!

Don't forget to check out the Hunt of a lifetime website! Really great, heartwarming stuff!

Again, Thank you!

Clark · Jul 25, 2006

I agree chasendeer. I completed three online apps with the same hunts codes for family members, all were correct except mine. It may have been my mistake, not sure how I entered 3058 and 3026 vs. 3025 and 3026.

lth · Jul 25, 2006

I have agree with everyone,great move to donate the tag!. There is a name for people like you. They are called: "CLASS ACT" (LTH)

Clark · Aug 12, 2006

AZStickman

I left a msg. on your mobile number. Let me know what I need to do to get this elk tag to a child in your program.

Clark Guy

Bura Nut · Aug 12, 2006

Clark, what you are going through on losing your points is very very ugly, but you stepped up, showed everyone what a good man, good sportsman does, I truly commend you. Terry, please send me an email if you want me to help round up any guides for any hunts for these kids. I think hunt of a lifetime is such a fantastic organization and will do whatever I can to help out these kids........ email [email protected]..... Thanks, Allen Taylor......602-454-2146

deadI · Aug 13, 2006

Awsome, you are a true sportsman. Way to turn a crappy situation in to a great one.

Jared
aka: DeadI

Tuffbucker · Aug 13, 2006

I second what many have already about you Clark and the way you have handled this situation. Its posts like this that really help us all remember what it means to be a true sportsman. As much I hope for your sake that AZ helps you out on this one, Im glad you are so willing to bite the bullet and donate your tag to such a wonderful organization.

TUFF

elknut · Aug 13, 2006

If you can in any way make it work, go with the kids.

Chef · Aug 13, 2006

You are to be commended.
Talk about turning a lemon into lemonade.

Hope it works out for you and you get to keep your points.
Lesson for all of us indeed. (several lessons actually)

Chef
"I Love Animals...They're Delicious!"

Clark · Aug 13, 2006

Thanks for the comments guys, Terry, tag is in the mail. Let me know how is goes, good luck.

Clark

Heat · Aug 15, 2006

Way to go Clark!

And great job as usual Terry!

Nick

ONHunter · Aug 16, 2006

>I agree chasendeer. I completed
>three online apps with the
>same hunts codes for family
>members, all were correct except
>mine. It may have
>been my mistake, not sure
>how I entered 3058 and
>3026 vs. 3025 and 3026.
>
Clark, I'm a bean counter, so I've done this before. 5-8 is just one key up from a 2-5. That probably won't sooth anything, but congrats on doing something great with the tag.