Hunting Raffles

[Rockymtnx]

Just wondering if anyone on the AO board buys tickets on hunting raffles. There seems to be a ton of them out there. I remember a fellow on the board who had won a Dall Sheep hunt this past summer. I never did hear though how he made out.
Anyone else ever have win one of these hunts?
Is there any particular ones you support?


AFGA Dream Hunt
www.afga.org//calendar.html?func=event&eventID=7

Alberta FNAWS Hunt of a Lifetime Raffle
www.fnawsab.org/HuntOfALifetime.htm

Arizona Big Game Super Raffle.
www.arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com

Wild Sheep Foundation Membership Drive
www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html

Grand Slam/Ovis Club Raffle-rama
www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html

Eastern Chapter FNAWS Raffle
www.ecfnaws.org/raffles.html

The Huntin Fool Membership Drive
www.huntinfool.com/giveaway/08SMD-raffles.asp

[Duk Dog]

There are a number of raffles I buy tickets for - just depends on who & what the money is going towards. For some of the "dream hunt raffles" they are just that, and perhaps my best chance at ever going on some of the hunts.

[gunslinger]

yup i support the raffles quite often , and old gunslinger won a 300 ruger #1 and a cytori shotgun this year from the alberta hunter education raffle this year...yyyeeeeeehhhhhhhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[Jamie]

I used to support them. But now I ask Gunslinger wich ones he is going in and then I save some cash!

Jamie

[slopeshunter]

Don't let Gunslinger buy any tickets! He wins too much stuff.

Just kidding Pat. BTW would you mind starting to buy 6/49 tickets for me?

Cheers!

To answer the post: I'll buy raffles to support the local clubs and the dream hunts too. Like Duk says, it might be the only way I'll be able to do one of those hunts.

[Rockymtnx]

Originally Posted by Duk Dog

For some of the "dream hunt raffles" they are just that, and perhaps my best chance at ever going on some of the hunts.

That couldn't be any truer for a lot of people including myself.

I have always supported a few like the AFGA Dream Hunt and Ministers Sheep Permit. (hopefully this year I can get the chance to buy a few tickets)
This year I expanded by supporting numerous of the Sheep groups/clubs raffles.

I am also looking into the Arizona Super Raffle. First I just need to do some researching on what if a guy actually won, what would he need to do.

[Duk Dog]

Originally Posted by Rockymtnx

That couldn't be any truer for a lot of people including myself.

I have always supported a few like the AFGA Dream Hunt and Ministers Sheep Permit. (hopefully this year I can get the chance to buy a few tickets)
This year I expanded by supporting numerous of the Sheep groups/clubs raffles.

I am also looking into the Arizona Super Raffle. First I just need to do some researching on what if a guy actually won, what would he need to do.

I've bought tickets for the AZ raffle before. You can check their website, but I do not believe there is any issue with Canadians buying tickets and winning.

[Rockymtnx]

Originally Posted by Duk Dog

I've bought tickets for the AZ raffle before. You can check their website, but I do not believe there is any issue with Canadians buying tickets and winning.

At the website you can purchase tickets from it says, "Yes, non-residents may apply. This includes residents outside the United States, provided you pay in U.S. funds." So that isnt any problem.
So far I havent been able to find the guide requirement needed for a non residents on the Arizona Game & Fish website. I am almost 95% you need to hire a guide. But so far the only thing I found was non residents will need the correct paperwork from the FTA to bring a rifle into the country. Which isnt any news to anyone.

[gunslinger]

well looky looky who is sitting there with his stone sheep, on the huntin fool raffle spot, jees thats a good looking fella adn a damn nice stone sheep too

except for the fact that i shot that ram with misty mountain outfitters, derrick and darcy drinnan and not art and crystal,,,,garth and jason know i used to guide for art so thats probly wehre they accidently messed up, ill call em tomro.

[Rockymtnx]

Originally Posted by gunslinger

well looky looky who is sitting there with his stone sheep, on the huntin fool raffle spot, jees thats a good looking fella adn a damn nice stone sheep too

except for the fact that i shot that ram with misty mountain outfitters, derrick and darcy drinnan and not art and crystal,,,,garth and jason know i used to guide for art so thats probly wehre they accidently messed up, ill call em tomro.

Yeah I seen your mug shot on there yesterday. Once again your famous. lol How did they get the pic. Is that the magazine you submitted your story to?

[gunslinger]

Originally Posted by Rockymtnx

Yeah I seen your mug shot on there yesterday. Once again your famous. lol How did they get the pic. Is that the magazine you submitted your story to?

yea i submitted the stone sheep story to jason for the story contest, but it was actually published in the mountain hunter magazine.

I also sent in a few pictures for there trophy room. They take care of all my US draws for me so ive come to knwo them pretty good over the last 5 years. And dont forget i won there colorado mule deer hunt giveaway 2 years ago too...

[Rockymtnx]

Here is the reply I got frm AZ.

Hello Dan.
There is no requirement for winning tagholders to hire a guide. If you are unfamiliar with hunting areas in Arizona, and don't have the time or resources to scout properly, hiring a guide might be something you'd want to consider if you were to win, but it is entirely up to the winner.

Webmaster, Arizona Big Game Super Raffle

[gunslinger]

That number for the alberta fnaws im not sure is the correct one. i tryed it and dont think its the right one.

[Huntnut]

Originally Posted by gunslinger

That number for the alberta fnaws im not sure is the correct one. i tryed it and dont think its the right one.

The number is 403-845-5544 mon-fri 9am-4pm. But I already bought the winning ticket Pat.