Spring bear draw success!!

Blackbeardown · 02-16-2008, 08:50 AM

I called ODFW late Friday afternoon and asked when they were going to draw for the tags...the lady I spoke with said that they already had drawn and would I like to know the results?

Of course I would like to know...SUCCESS!! The results are not online yet.

Two months to go...

Mike P. · 02-16-2008, 09:20 AM

my brother in law told me that he got his tag results by mail today...mine have not come yet.

BrianMaguire · 02-16-2008, 09:33 AM

Aren't the spring bear draws gimmes?

Mossyhorn · 02-16-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BrianMaguire

Aren't the spring bear draws gimmes?

No, some are some aren't. Some take several points to get.

ElkMaster78 · 02-16-2008, 10:46 AM

Just got mine in the mail. Successful for 749A west blues. Now have to see what the weather does.
Tony

Arrowslinger · 02-16-2008, 11:54 AM

You guys are killin' me!

marked trail · 02-16-2008, 11:59 AM

I just read my postcard. 1st choice. Now, to implement plan A. What was it, I really can't wait for all the ruckus I'm in for..........?

Better have some sharp skinning knives!

Rauly · 02-16-2008, 01:15 PM

I drew!!!!!!!!

longarm · 02-16-2008, 01:32 PM

Yep, mine arrived today.
Thumbs up!

Archer1000 · 02-16-2008, 02:07 PM

I got mine in today for SW Oregon. Success. My first ever bear draw that I put in for. Looking at last years and how many tags were left over for the SW Unit, who wouldn't get picked. LOL

westcoastsrt4 · 02-16-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackbeardown

I called ODFW late Friday afternoon and asked when they were going to draw for the tags...the lady I spoke with said that they already had drawn and would I like to know the results?

Of course I would like to know...SUCCESS!! The results are not online yet.

Two months to go...

so i was a bit slow and did not put in for my tag, so now my hope is for a left over tag, i figure sw will be the only chance.

but how many tags are generally left over and how fast do they go?

huntinfool · 02-16-2008, 02:55 PM

I did'nt get SW as my second choice, so I doubt there will be any leftovers.

micah · 02-16-2008, 03:07 PM

Got mine!! 762A Pine Creek, Catherine Creek, Keating.

Archer1000 · 02-16-2008, 03:34 PM

I heard that once the draw is over, the remaining ones go like crazy. within a day or two anyways. Not a veteran of this, like I said, this is the first time I've ever put in. Call it Peer Pressure LOL

Katie Ann II · 02-16-2008, 03:58 PM

how do i check

Don Becker · 02-16-2008, 04:25 PM

Got mine in the mail today, too. Don

Nw dukn · 02-16-2008, 04:36 PM

Got my card in the mail today and it was the sad one "UNSUCCESSFUL"

SImudBogger · 02-16-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Archer1000

I heard that once the draw is over, the remaining ones go like crazy. within a day or two anyways. Not a veteran of this, like I said, this is the first time I've ever put in. Call it Peer Pressure LOL

Its more like an hour or two. You better hope the person in line before you has there stuff figured out so they don't hold you up.

Don Becker · 02-16-2008, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie Ann II

how do i check

Controlled Hunt Hotline
P: (800) 708-1782
P: (503) 947-6102

'Might work. They're not on the site yet. Don

huntinfool · 02-16-2008, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SImudBogger

Its more like an hour or two. You better hope the person in line before you has there stuff figured out so they don't hold you up.

It's more like a couple of minutes.

WiskeyJaR · 02-16-2008, 05:04 PM

Got mine in the mail today....716A

SImudBogger · 02-16-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by huntinfool

It's more like a couple of minutes.

Your right. I was thinking about the left over tags for deer and elk.

salmonfisher77 · 02-16-2008, 05:20 PM

I Did Not Pull My Bear Tag For The Snake River! No Points But Watch Out Next Year!

mtn300 · 02-16-2008, 05:29 PM

I should draw but the system does not recongnize my hunter ID number something is fishy.

Rauly · 02-16-2008, 05:43 PM

They have not posted the information yet. You have to call in to get info now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mtn300

I should draw but the system does not recongnize my hunter ID number something is fishy.

14thewall · 02-16-2008, 05:44 PM

I to got mine in the mail today sad to report it is unsuccessful.

mtn300 · 02-16-2008, 05:57 PM

I called in and it said doesn't recongnize my number same with my buddy it won't work with any of our numbers. It is weird that some work and some do.

jjelkhorn · 02-16-2008, 06:57 PM

I just talked with a friend at ODFW and he said there were over 3200 1st choice apps. for SW Or. bear and about 4200 total for 3300 tags. So it looks like only few get second choice and no leftover tags.

pythonwill · 02-16-2008, 08:49 PM

SUCCESSFUL!!! Chesnimus/Sled Springs unit. Now just gotta see how long it takes for the snow to melt off

shadowstalker · 02-16-2008, 08:57 PM

I didn't get my first choice, and my second was the Cascades which was a 100% draw last year. WHAT THE HECK!!!!

Art Vandeley · 02-17-2008, 01:46 AM

My dad called me earlier with the unfortunate news that I was unsuccessful for the second year in a row for the W. Blue Mountains. Next year it will be mine!

Mitch

fishinpox · 02-17-2008, 01:55 AM

I knew I was going to get a tag this year with 2 points, but it was confirmed today. Let's hope we get some snow melt!

stickflicker · 02-17-2008, 06:56 AM

Myself and a buddy were successful in drawing our second choice of sw.Oregon. First choice was w. blues which with 3 pts. for next yr.we will have about a 81% chance of drawing it next yr.Did anyone get lucky and draw w. blues with no points???

16/0 Circle · 02-17-2008, 08:03 AM

0 points and drew Pine Creek. Hometown huntin' in Halfway, Sweet!

traks44 · 02-17-2008, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mtn300

I should draw but the system does not recongnize my hunter ID number something is fishy.

We had the same problem, gonna wait a few days and see.

Buckhuntraj · 02-17-2008, 09:11 AM

Just checked Online and Called and didn't get any information, Hopefully by tomorrow!

SImudBogger · 02-17-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckhuntraj

Just checked Online and Called and didn't get any information, Hopefully by tomorrow!

What tag did you put in for?

Ni! · 02-17-2008, 01:00 PM

A friend and I drew Wenaha. Maybe the snow will melt by Memorial Day and maybe not. We'll see.

Cornbread · 02-17-2008, 01:57 PM

Success for me for 722A again this year.

NeverGuess · 02-17-2008, 06:58 PM

I got my Starkey...

TheRogue · 02-18-2008, 09:39 AM

762A....Pine/Catherine/Keating.

Melt snow melt!!!

The open south slopes will be huntable earlier than we think, and I'm sure the bears will be out as soon as they can. Unfortunately, the big problem will be getting there.....10ft deep drifts will be lingering on North slope roads for a LONG time.

TR

Thehunter · 02-18-2008, 10:37 AM

I'm frustrated. Everytime I call ODFW i get disconnected. No online help and there is nothing in the mail yet. This is killing me? I take it they have the day off for Presidents day?

Wheels · 02-18-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Ni!

A friend and I drew Wenaha. Maybe the snow will melt by Memorial Day and maybe not. We'll see.

Wenaha............sounds like a fun trip, who you going with? ..................maybe find some big elk sheds too. Good Luck............I usually put in for S.W. Oregon but I let the deadline slip past.........heck, I haven't even snagged my Sports Pac yet. Talk about slackin'. I was hoping for a left over tag but from what I am reading on this thread, doesn't look like it will happen.

Later, Wheels.

Mike P. · 02-18-2008, 02:24 PM

I made the mistake of putting sw as my 2nd choice thinking I'd get the tag and a preference point for next year. Didn't work =(

At least I can tag along with a buddy or two.

gr8outdoors · 02-19-2008, 11:33 AM

I called them just now to check up on my app after no record on any of their automated systems. I made the mistake of faxing in my app and low and behold the lady said they had no record of it. Luckily for me I have a fax confirmation showing it was sent and received on feb. 8th so she said they will run my number just as if I was in the original drawing. Wish me luck!

Jeremy · 02-19-2008, 12:00 PM

Leftover tags go onsale in March, they will post online what if any are available some time before then, then you want to be the first person in line that morning if you want one, if your not the first one there, go to another ***, not as bad for bear as it is for deer and elk so if you are second or third inline you might still be able to get one, hopefully they will have licensing online by then and you can do it from home!!!

earlybird007 · 02-19-2008, 12:28 PM

I drew 717A with a party hunt, with 0 points. Talk about lucky.

Now if I can just find one to put an >>>---------------> into.

PIR8 Hook · 02-19-2008, 12:45 PM

I drew Wilson/Trask...) points

Hunt'nFish · 02-19-2008, 01:56 PM

Mine....
SORRY buddy, better luck next year.
Hunt'nFish

Bait Bucket · 02-19-2008, 02:11 PM

Where I draw the success rate is about 99.998. Guess who got .002?

Oregon Sportsman · 02-19-2008, 02:55 PM

I pulled a Starkey Tag. Hopefully time off pans out to do a little scouting and get a weeklong hunt in. Hoping to dust a Turkey in the same trip. We'll see what happens?!

Allan

Irish Pennant · 02-19-2008, 03:25 PM

Drew the south blues. it took 2 years. melt snow melt.

Applegate · 02-19-2008, 04:06 PM

722A

cascadebull · 02-19-2008, 04:27 PM

SW tag as second choice winner here.

DRUNK COWBOY · 02-19-2008, 04:34 PM

Drew up 4 tags for Minum/Imnaha.

I plan on taking the troops to the minum, so we can scout out the area for Elk (never hunted or seen the terrain in this unit). I don't know if I will be able to get the glass out and scope, or if it will be thick cover???

If we can't find a couple bears back in Minum, I wil have to go to Imnaha and look for some easier bears

DC

mtn300 · 02-19-2008, 04:39 PM

drew wenaha

can't wait until the season opens.

beardbuster · 02-19-2008, 07:53 PM

SW Oregon

Hope this is as good as last year. I am hoping for a big'un...

StinkyFish · 02-19-2008, 08:24 PM

Wenaha for the second year in row

myra · 02-20-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Thehunter

I'm frustrated. Everytime I call ODFW i get disconnected. No online help and there is nothing in the mail yet. This is killing me? I take it they have the day off for Presidents day?

the results are on the odfw website

myra · 02-20-2008, 08:12 AM

762A....Pine/Catherine/Keating.

Melt snow melt!!!
i got the same tag i hope i can get one this big