big game draw results

[GunTroll]

Money shifting! I do not like CO DOW! WY on the other hand is leaps and bounds better. That being said I have had great experiences with the Wardens in the field and two people down at the regional office.

[theGinsue]

Well, I bought my over-the-counter Bull licence for 2nd season as well as an over-the-counter bear license today. Since I also drew out for a buck I feel that I have a FAIR chance of actually harvesting an animal this year.

[GunTroll]

I gave CO DOW money for free this year! Got a tag and won't be here to use it! That's a stimulus plan!

[hobowh]

that sucks

[Calvin]

GunTroll,

You can turn in your tag and get your money back, if I'm not mistaken.

[theGinsue]

Calvin - you are NOT mistaken. I drew out a deer tag in 2005 but had to sell it back because I was unemployed and couldn't afford to go to a separate area from where I was going elk hunting.

The CO DOW gives you the option of either getting your Preference Points, or your money back - but not both. Given your situation GunTroll, I'm guessing you'd prefer the cash. The only hitch is that you have to go to an actual DOW office to get it.

[Mtn.man]

not sure about that, my cousin in FL drew a tag but due to a needed back surgery will not be able to use it so they sent him some paperwork and he will get his money back.

[theGinsue]

I knew that option was available for out-of-state tagholders, but I didnt know it was available to in-state tagholders.

I guess what I really meant to say is that you can't just go to your local Wal-Mart or any other DOW ticket agent to get a refund, it has to go directly through the DOW.

[sniper7]

you can get a refund as long as you turn the tag back in before the season starts. go to wal-mart and take a look at the regulations.

EVERYONE needs to read that book each season to keep up on everything.

[theGinsue]

You're absolutely right about that Sniper. I usually give it a quick browse on and off throughout spring and summer but read the regs from front cover to back just before hunting season begins - it keeps me on the proper side of the law.