So I had my CC hit for a elk tag this year in Utah, I waited like everyone else thinking I had drawin a Pavhant rifle tag. So I get the email and I had messed up and put the Paunsaugunt as my first choice. I have 12 points and i'm going to turn the tag back in and wait for a unit that has some bigger bulls. It is also a 6 hour drive to do any scouting and i have never been on that unit before. Someone in Utah is going to be a happy camper when the DWR calls them with my tag. It was great two weeks thinking I was going to be hunting big bulls on the Pavhant. Well I will wait 5-7 more years for a elk tag again.
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antlerrick
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That sucks man...
I think turning it back in is what you need to do if you are set on hunting "big" bulls..
Good luck!
I think turning it back in is what you need to do if you are set on hunting "big" bulls..
Good luck!
I was the fortunate recipient of a limited entry tag last year with 9 points because someone did the same thing. Turned out to be my gain as I connected on a 381 bull (official score). Of course the person may have wanted a 400" bull. But if its a unit you didn't plan on hunting or aren't familiar with, probably the right thing to turn it in and let someone else take advantage and have a good time. Sure worked for me and I'm forever grateful to the person that did. I ended up with a trophy of a lifetime for me.
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CDclub
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And kudos for turning it in early!
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dogshedd
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Hopefully you can beat the odds and draw it next year BBD! Lets see a pic of your 348 bull, sounds like a dandy!
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never_satisfied
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My dad had that tag 3 years ago
We spent a total of about 30 days in the unit and ended up taking a 305" bull
With 12 points saved up I promise you turning it back is the best decision you will make this year
We spent a total of about 30 days in the unit and ended up taking a 305" bull
With 12 points saved up I promise you turning it back is the best decision you will make this year
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dogshedd
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LAST EDITED ON Jun-04-11 AT 09:58PM (MST)[p]I hope both me and u both draw a pahvantsugaunt elk/deer tag next year. Makin it happen my friend...Meat hunting since 1987!
VTelkchaser
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That was an exciting couple of weeks. What a bummer it was to hear it wasn't the unit you were expecting. I hope I can shoot a 348 bull on the general hunt!
My Last Year LE Manti Muzzy bull looks great on the wall for now!
My Last Year LE Manti Muzzy bull looks great on the wall for now!
HalfAce
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That is one SWEET General bull. Probably a good choice turning it back in if you want to better that bull. There was a post on here a few years ago of a guy getting one there a little bigger, but it sounded like a Tough hunt, atleast for a bull of better size.
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dogshedd
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sweet bull. love the pics!
foundation
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BBD , there is a thread on the Utah section that talks about turning a tag back in . It sounds like you can get a refund minus a 25 buck fee if you turn a tag in . Then again I could be reading it wrong , but it's worth checking out
Cahunter805
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BBD I would contact the DWR ASAP. I think the rules have changed. I think you can get a full refund of the tag price minus a $25 fee if you return it quickly.
True, I called today and if you turn your tag in 30 before the start of your hunt they refund you $255 so it cost you $25. I gave up guiding a great hunt this year thinking I had a tag so it has already cost me. I have to wait until I get the tag in the mail before I can return it but I was going to wait but I want the next guy to have time to scout.
Thanks guy for your help.
Thanks guy for your help.
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I did not look up the odds, but just off my memory for residents, with 12 points you are a good 10-15 years out from getting a guaranteed tag (being max points). May be a little better or worse for non-residents, but the Pahvant early rifle tag is a hard one to get due to point creep, lots of guys still with more points and very few tags.
But, I do see why you would want to turn in the Pauns tag since you have already taken a real good bull and want to try for a bull of the lifetime...
But, I do see why you would want to turn in the Pauns tag since you have already taken a real good bull and want to try for a bull of the lifetime...
