I've been on and hunted that ranch twice.
Sergio is a friend of mine and has been for many years.
Quit worrying and go enjoy the place and the experience. You will have a super time I'm sure.
LAST EDITED ON Jul-03-12 AT 12:05PM (MST)[p]The State run raffles, yes, that is correct. In person, or by someone else within the state that buys them for you.
For the WA WSF run raffle for the Rocky tag, mail only.
http://www.wafnaws.com/ (For the Rocky tag)
and
http://wdfw.wa.gov/hunting/permits/raffles/ (July 13 deadline, additional info from reg booklet at http://wdfw.wa.gov/publications/01383/wdfw01383.pdf)
LAST EDITED ON Dec-27-11 AT 06:15PM (MST)[p]It will take years and years, on average, to draw a tag. But you have to be in the draws to finally succeed at some point (and luck can come in bunches). I've had friends draw on the first attempt, but that is the exception and not the rule. Some...
A lot can happen in 3 - 4 years...
People can get hurt or have other health issues arise, the hunter's available time may shrink due to career or family, wild sheep die-offs can occur, etc.
That said, follow your heart and go after the opportunity that you desire. And best of luck in...
The DRAFT 2011 Utah Big Game Application Guidebook is now available. I've posted couple of related links at the link at http://forums.wildsheep.org/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9976061615/m/5797045595
Good luck!
Just another heads - up...
The Oregon big game draw info for 2011 is now available. This information includes their state run raffle program as well.
I've provided a number of links and pieces of information in the posting located at...
Just an FYI -
Wyoming's 2011 non-resident draw information is now available. I've posted a few links to different pieces of draw info at http://forums.wildsheep.org/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4126055494/m/5847075495
Good luck to those chasing sheep tags in 2011!
A few opportunities remain to win sheep hunt raffles in 2010. Four Dall Sheep hunts, One Stone Sheep hunt, and one Desert Sheep hunt by my count. The 2010 list (and links) is posted at http://forums.wildsheep.org/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/718104372/m/252100002
There are 29 wild sheep hunts already...
CONGRATULATIONS flyingbrass!!!
You did absolutely fantastic. I'm glad it turned out so well and you created what are undoubtedly a vault full of fantastic memories to treasure.