2024 Wyoming Commissioners Tag Raffle

BenHuntn · Feb 24, 2024

Here is your oppurtunity to enter our raffle. Please help support Star Valley Chapter of RMEF. Good luck.

one_dryboot · Feb 24, 2024

Is there a max number of tickets or unlimited?

SS! · Feb 24, 2024

one_dryboot said:
Is there a max number of tickets or unlimited?

Nope.

Here’s a link for anyone interested in purchasing tickets

Shop: Star Valley Chapter Banquet - RMEF Events

BenHuntn · Feb 24, 2024

one_dryboot said:
Is there a max number of tickets or unlimited?

No on max number. I'd be happy if we sold 400.

Mackey · Feb 24, 2024

I read on Wyoming Fish and Game website there was a 2000 max tickets to be sold. Is this for an elk tag anywhere in Wyoming? Other species?
Mackey

nontypical · Feb 24, 2024

Mackey said:
I read on Wyoming Fish and Game website there was a 2000 max tickets to be sold. Is this for an elk tag anywhere in Wyoming? Other species?
Mackey

Deer, elk, antelope.

WVHUNTER · Feb 25, 2024

It’s for deer or elk or antelope. Not for all three. And yes, you can hunt any unit on ground you have permission to hunt on.

But you do have to choose which unit and species you are going to hunt when you get the license.

There will be a maximum of 2,000 tickets for this tag. But there isn’t any way to predict how many tickets they will actually sell. This ticket is $50.00 which is cheaper than the other raffles. The others are $100 to $250 but have fewer maximum number of tickets.

So, are you feeling lucky? If they end up selling only 400 tickets then this ticket may be the best odds.

These tags at auction are going for $25,000 or more.

WVHUNTER · Feb 25, 2024

Last year one of the groups that had a tag was trying to sell 500 tickets at $100 each and they sold 220.

Another group was trying to sell 350 at $100 each and they sold 266.

Since these are $50 tickets selling 400 of them might be a good estimate.

Bookhead · Feb 25, 2024

WVHUNTER said:
It’s for deer or elk or antelope. Not for all three. And yes, you can hunt any unit on ground you have permission to hunt on.

But you do have to choose which unit and species you are going to hunt when you get the license.

There will be a maximum of 2,000 tickets for this tag. But there isn’t any way to predict how many tickets they will actually sell. This ticket is $50.00 which is cheaper than the other raffles. The others are $100 to $250 but have fewer maximum number of tickets.

So, are you feeling lucky? If they end up selling only 400 tickets then this ticket may be the best odds.

These tags at auction are going for $25,000 or more.

You don't have to designate the tag as soon as you get it. You don't have to designate it until you actually go hunting if that's what you want to do

BenHuntn · Feb 25, 2024

Mackey said:
I read on Wyoming Fish and Game website there was a 2000 max tickets to be sold. Is this for an elk tag anywhere in Wyoming? Other species?
Mackey

The winner picks the species, Elk, Deer or Antelope. The winner picks the unit. No hunting in Teton Park.

wweaver79 · Feb 25, 2024

Put a reminder up a week or so before the banquet, I will get a couple if the draws do not shake out well.

BenHuntn · Feb 25, 2024

The reason we chose to have a raffle instead of auctioning the tag off is we wanted everyone to have a chance instead of just the rich guy's.

BenHuntn · Feb 25, 2024

wweaver79 said:
Put a reminder up a week or so before the banquet, I will get a couple if the draws do not shake out well.

Thanks for that info I will do.

BenHuntn · Feb 25, 2024

Mackey said:
I read on Wyoming Fish and Game website there was a 2000 max tickets to be sold. Is this for an elk tag anywhere in Wyoming? Other species?
Mackey

Ok I found out that there is a max of 2000 tickets but I doubt we will sell anywhere near that many.

nontypical · Feb 27, 2024

WVHUNTER said:
It’s for deer or elk or antelope. Not for all three. And yes, you can hunt any unit on ground you have permission to hunt on.

But you do have to choose which unit and species you are going to hunt when you get the license.

There will be a maximum of 2,000 tickets for this tag. But there isn’t any way to predict how many tickets they will actually sell. This ticket is $50.00 which is cheaper than the other raffles. The others are $100 to $250 but have fewer maximum number of tickets.

So, are you feeling lucky? If they end up selling only 400 tickets then this ticket may be the best odds.

These tags at auction are going for $25,000 or more.

The last 2 I saw went for $35k and $37.5K.

WVHUNTER · Feb 28, 2024

nontypical said:
The last 2 I saw went for $35k and $37.5K.

I know, it’s just amazing the prices the tags are bringing.

About 2011 I had an outfitter tell me he could get a tag for about $8,000. I didn’t do it but looking back I should have.

I think about 2003-2004 time frame they were going for $5,000. I didn’t do that one either and regret it.

DaveD · Feb 28, 2024

WVHUNTER said:
I know, it’s just amazing the prices the tags are bringing.

About 2011 I had an outfitter tell me he could get a tag for about $8,000. I didn’t do it but looking back I should have.

I think about 2003-2004 time frame they were going for $5,000. I didn’t do that one either and regret it.

20 years ago $5,000 was a lot of money...

WVHUNTER · Feb 28, 2024

Yes, 20 years $5,000 was a lot of money but I was still working then and I could have afforded it. I did a South Africa trip in 2005 and had $10,000 or more in it with airfare for me and the wife. Dall sheep hunt in 2010, $10,000, British Columbia moose in 2012, $10,000.

But now my Social Security checks for a year wouldn’t buy a $35,000 tag.

I don’t regret any of the money I’ve spent on hunts, just regret I didn’t spend more while I was still able.

Utahlefty · Feb 28, 2024

the inflation on the commissioner's tags is more than the governor's tags for sure.

last year the governor's tags avg $54K, this year $56K
last year the comm tags avg $28K, this year so far it's $39K

last year there were 72 of them, this year I think 56 so we may not be seeing them go for the $18-22k a few did last year.

several auctions have min bids in the 30s...

still it's a great tag though, and 100% tax deductible -- I'd much rather do this than pay it in taxes

DaveD · Feb 28, 2024

Utahlefty said:
the inflation on the commissioner's tags is more than the governor's tags for sure.

last year the governor's tags avg $54K, this year $56K
last year the comm tags avg $28K, this year so far it's $39K

last year there were 72 of them, this year I think 56 so we may not be seeing them go for the $18-22k a few did last year.

several auctions have min bids in the 30s...

still it's a great tag though, and 100% tax deductible -- I'd much rather do this than pay it in taxes

Not poking at anyone but if I had 30k to waist, and was looking for a tax deduction, I would find a worthy charity that helps kids, veterans, or disabled in the outdoors.

Utahlefty · Feb 28, 2024

DaveD said:
Not poking at anyone but if I had 30k to waist, and was looking for a tax deduction, I would find a worthy charity that helps kids, veterans, or disabled in the outdoors.

the commissioner's tag I purchased this year from the WYldlife Fund funded all three of their kids camps for 2024 so I feel pretty good about it.

DaveD · Feb 29, 2024

Utahlefty said:
the commissioner's tag I purchased this year from the WYldlife Fund funded all three of their kids camps for 2024 so I feel pretty good about it.

It is a great cause, especially in your case.

one_dryboot · Mar 5, 2024

I’ll throw my name in the hat. I’m a sucker for a Wyoming tag.

When I win, I’m going to hunt Region W Deer.

JakeSwensen · Mar 6, 2024

Then you can hunt 102, with your Region W tag!

SS! · Mar 6, 2024

JakeSwensen said:
Then you can hunt 102, with your Region W tag!

Hahahaha sadly it happens! I

BenHuntn · Mar 7, 2024

The tag is transferable also.

SDBugler · Mar 7, 2024

BenHuntin
Please bring this post back to the top in late May / early June. After NM, CO, WY, NV, UT, MT results are out and people don't have a premium tag or two for this fall they may want to consider this option.
I know I will certainly throw my name in the hat if I still have some vacation time available after the draws are done.
As a former founding chairman of our local chapter and a Life Member, I fully support the RMEF and would love to help you guys out.

BenHuntn · Mar 8, 2024

SDBugler said:
BenHuntin
Please bring this post back to the top in late May / early June. After NM, CO, WY, NV, UT, MT results are out and people don't have a premium tag or two for this fall they may want to consider this option.
I know I will certainly throw my name in the hat if I still have some vacation time available after the draws are done.
As a former founding chairman of our local chapter and a Life Member, I fully support the RMEF and would love to help you guys out.

Good idea. I will do that Thanks!!!!

Tnbbk2015 · Mar 16, 2024

I just pulled a commissioners tag and trying figure out what to use it on for elk. Any suggestions?

Soccerdude · Mar 16, 2024

Tnbbk2015 said:
I just pulled a commissioners tag and trying figure out what to use it on for elk. Any suggestions?

I don't envy people very often... you got options hahaha

nfh · Mar 16, 2024

Tnbbk2015 said:
I just pulled a commissioners tag and trying figure out what to use it on for elk. Any suggestions?

Big choice. Outfitter or not?

Utahlefty · Mar 17, 2024

nfh said:
Big choice. Outfitter or not?

Ya, the continental divide of questions!

Tnbbk2015 · Mar 19, 2024

nfh said:
Big choice. Outfitter or not?

outfitter. I hunted 59 a few years ago and did well with an outfitter shooting a 380. I'm concerned with shooting the biggest bull and looking for a hunt with a great group of people since I will be by myself this time.

SDBugler · Mar 19, 2024

Tnbbk2015 said:
outfitter. I hunted 59 a few years ago and did well with an outfitter shooting a 380. I'm concerned with shooting the biggest bull and looking for a hunt with a great group of people since I will be by myself this time.

Congratulations on getting a commissioner tag. Unit 59 with and outfitter and harvesting a 380 bull - that will be a hard one to top!!!

Tnbbk2015 · Mar 19, 2024

Tnbbk2015 said:
outfitter. I hunted 59 a few years ago and did well with an outfitter shooting a 380. I'm concerned with shooting the biggest bull and looking for a hunt with a great group of people since I will be by myself this time.

sorry mistype, I am not concerned with shooting the biggest bull. Just looking for a great adventure

Tnbbk2015 · Mar 19, 2024

SDBugler said:
Congratulations on getting a commissioner tag. Unit 59 with and outfitter and harvesting a 380 bull - that will be a hard one to top!!!

Ya mistype there, I'm not concerned about shooting a bigger one, just want a great adventure...

Soccerdude · Mar 19, 2024

Look for an outfitter with great private land and go archery hunt and hear 100s of bugles in a week and chase them. That sounds like an adventure too me.