I really hope this is a mistake. IMO, after a couple of years with that amount of tags and this unit will not have that 200" mistique that it currently has. Again, I hope this is a mistake..
LAST EDITED ON May-25-12 AT 12:46PM (MST)[p]On the DWR website in the proposal packet that went to the RAC and Board ( http://wildlife.utah.gov/public_meetings/info/2012-04_packet.pdf ) it showed 28 total any weapon deer permits 25 resident and 3 NR. That is an increase of 2 permits over 2011. I really doubt the Board would have tripled permits. I bet the 28 number is correct. Where are you guys getting the other numbers?
Dax
There is no such thing as a sure thing in trophy mule deer hunting.
There were only 4 total LTD buck permits added on the Henry Mtns-- I believe it was 2 for rifle, 1 archery and 1 ML. Getting an additional 4 permits on the unit was a struggle for the UDWR.
The number published must be wrong. There were around 50 total LTD permits issued, including Conservation and Convention Permits. There were also 30 Management permits issued.
I just heard the worst story I can imagine about this. My co-worker had a hit on his CC this week and he had only put in for the Henry Mountain rifle tag and he and his Dad both got a CC hit because they put in together as a group and they were so excited and shocked that they drew the permit....well ten minutes ago the fish and game called them and said that they had mistakenly drew too many permits on that hunt and they will be refunding his CC charge and his Dads. He is so bummed. I can only imagine how depressed I would be. All I could do was buy him a Mt. Dew and wish my condolences. How would you feel if this tag was yours for a short time? Tough luck.
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All these Perty little Western Belles are a Country Boys Dream!
They ain't got Wings or MM Halo's but they sure look good to me!
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I've got Wild Honey Tree's and Crazy Little Weeds growin around my Shack!
These Dusty Roads ain't streets of gold but I'm happy right where I'm at!
All these Perty little Western Belles are a Country Boys Dream!
They ain't got Wings or MM Halo's but they sure look good to me!
I agree entirely. I would probably take a couple of sick days to recover. To add insult to injury the fish and game guy that called him ended the call with "maybe you will get lucky next year and draw" haha I couldn't help but laugh at that comment.
I wonder in about 10 years when I draw my Elk Tag if I'll get the same Treatment?
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These Dusty Roads ain't streets of gold but I'm happy right where I'm at!
All these Perty little Western Belles are a Country Boys Dream!
They ain't got Wings or MM Halo's but they sure look good to me!
There's gonna be a few people needin some Midol for the next few Days/Weeks!
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I've got Wild Honey Tree's and Crazy Little Weeds growin around my Shack!
These Dusty Roads ain't streets of gold but I'm happy right where I'm at!
All these Perty little Western Belles are a Country Boys Dream!
They ain't got Wings or MM Halo's but they sure look good to me!
Wow!
Now I am happy I did not put in on the Henry Mountain for Deer! I could of had a another heart attack if I got the call saying Sorry! infact I am not feeling so bad about not drawing anything this year Now!
Bucksmut describes the same experience I had earlier this afternoon. The lady told me they accidently gave the wrong numbers to the draw agency and that the problem needed to be corrected. She said the draw for the unit was still in process and applicants would know results for sure by May 31st. Better to fix the problem than destroy the unit. But for those of us that have been putting in for 17 or 18 years the DWR might need to help us with our therapy and medication ;-)
After all that drama on the credit card it appears I wasn't fortunate enough to come up with a rifle tag for the Henries. It hurts but it's better to preserve the unit.