Montana Mule Deer Raffle

BREAKING: Montana BHA’s statewide mule deer raffle raised a record amount for mule deer conservation, and the lucky winner has been drawn!

Last summer, we successfully argued in front of the Fish and Wildlife Commission that there was a better, more equitable way than auctions to raise funds for conservation efforts: a raffle.

Not only did we prove this is a viable option, but hunters helped raise the most money for mule-deer conservation this Montana tag has ever generated: $56,620!

This exceeded the previous Montana mule deer auction record ($41,000) by 38 percent.

At $20 per ticket, $43 was the mean purchase, meaning just a few tickets were bought on average.

63 percent of purchasers snagged just one ticket, while 76 percent bought two or fewer.

So, even with the ability to buy an unlimited number of tickets, the raffle - unlike an auction - wasn’t driven by high rollers; average, blue-collar hunters had a realistic shot. The randomly selected winner purchased just $100 in tickets.

Hunters helped us prove the raffle model can work; so now what?

First, we must again thank Commissioners Burrows and Brooke and Chair Robinson for being willing to try something new, and for recognizing the unpopularity of awarding opportunities to hunt public wildlife to the highest bidders.

Second, we encourage other organizations to consider this approach.

Finally, let’s change the laws on the other tags. Currently, only the statewide deer and elk tags have the option of being raffled or auctioned. But moose, sheep and goat statewide tags are available only to those with the deepest pockets; they’re auction-only.

It’s time we change this and at least allow the option of a raffle for these other statewide tags too, so if some other organization wanted to make a convincing pitch for a raffle, they could.

Because, at least in this case, we found that a raffle is not only more equitable, it can also raise more money. And who can argue with that?

In addition to our friends at Mystery Ranch, First Lite, and Weatherby, thanks again to everyone who entered, supported mule deer, and helped us prove this could work.

And a huge congrats to the lucky winner, Matt E!
 
BREAKING: Montana BHA’s statewide mule deer raffle raised a record amount for mule deer conservation, and the lucky winner has been drawn!

Last summer, we successfully argued in front of the Fish and Wildlife Commission that there was a better, more equitable way than auctions to raise funds for conservation efforts: a raffle.

Not only did we prove this is a viable option, but hunters helped raise the most money for mule-deer conservation this Montana tag has ever generated: $56,620!

This exceeded the previous Montana mule deer auction record ($41,000) by 38 percent.

At $20 per ticket, $43 was the mean purchase, meaning just a few tickets were bought on average.

63 percent of purchasers snagged just one ticket, while 76 percent bought two or fewer.

So, even with the ability to buy an unlimited number of tickets, the raffle - unlike an auction - wasn’t driven by high rollers; average, blue-collar hunters had a realistic shot. The randomly selected winner purchased just $100 in tickets.

Hunters helped us prove the raffle model can work; so now what?

First, we must again thank Commissioners Burrows and Brooke and Chair Robinson for being willing to try something new, and for recognizing the unpopularity of awarding opportunities to hunt public wildlife to the highest bidders.

Second, we encourage other organizations to consider this approach.

Finally, let’s change the laws on the other tags. Currently, only the statewide deer and elk tags have the option of being raffled or auctioned. But moose, sheep and goat statewide tags are available only to those with the deepest pockets; they’re auction-only.

It’s time we change this and at least allow the option of a raffle for these other statewide tags too, so if some other organization wanted to make a convincing pitch for a raffle, they could.

Because, at least in this case, we found that a raffle is not only more equitable, it can also raise more money. And who can argue with that?

In addition to our friends at Mystery Ranch, First Lite, and Weatherby, thanks again to everyone who entered, supported mule deer, and helped us prove this could work.

And a huge congrats to the lucky winner, Matt E!
@Elky Welky You spelt Tanner the weirdest way ever, but thank you to all who gave me this opportunity to find the best forky in the state.
 
BREAKING: Montana BHA’s statewide mule deer raffle raised a record amount for mule deer conservation, and the lucky winner has been drawn!

Last summer, we successfully argued in front of the Fish and Wildlife Commission that there was a better, more equitable way than auctions to raise funds for conservation efforts: a raffle.

Not only did we prove this is a viable option, but hunters helped raise the most money for mule-deer conservation this Montana tag has ever generated: $56,620!

This exceeded the previous Montana mule deer auction record ($41,000) by 38 percent.

At $20 per ticket, $43 was the mean purchase, meaning just a few tickets were bought on average.

63 percent of purchasers snagged just one ticket, while 76 percent bought two or fewer.

So, even with the ability to buy an unlimited number of tickets, the raffle - unlike an auction - wasn’t driven by high rollers; average, blue-collar hunters had a realistic shot. The randomly selected winner purchased just $100 in tickets.

Hunters helped us prove the raffle model can work; so now what?

First, we must again thank Commissioners Burrows and Brooke and Chair Robinson for being willing to try something new, and for recognizing the unpopularity of awarding opportunities to hunt public wildlife to the highest bidders.

Second, we encourage other organizations to consider this approach.

Finally, let’s change the laws on the other tags. Currently, only the statewide deer and elk tags have the option of being raffled or auctioned. But moose, sheep and goat statewide tags are available only to those with the deepest pockets; they’re auction-only.

It’s time we change this and at least allow the option of a raffle for these other statewide tags too, so if some other organization wanted to make a convincing pitch for a raffle, they could.

Because, at least in this case, we found that a raffle is not only more equitable, it can also raise more money. And who can argue with that?

In addition to our friends at Mystery Ranch, First Lite, and Weatherby, thanks again to everyone who entered, supported mule deer, and helped us prove this could work.

And a huge congrats to the lucky winner, Matt E!
Right first name, wrong last initial. Let me know when you have identified the typo and my tag is ready!

Seriously though congrats to the winner!
 
BREAKING: Montana BHA’s statewide mule deer raffle raised a record amount for mule deer conservation, and the lucky winner has been drawn!

Last summer, we successfully argued in front of the Fish and Wildlife Commission that there was a better, more equitable way than auctions to raise funds for conservation efforts: a raffle.

Not only did we prove this is a viable option, but hunters helped raise the most money for mule-deer conservation this Montana tag has ever generated: $56,620!

This exceeded the previous Montana mule deer auction record ($41,000) by 38 percent.

At $20 per ticket, $43 was the mean purchase, meaning just a few tickets were bought on average.

63 percent of purchasers snagged just one ticket, while 76 percent bought two or fewer.

So, even with the ability to buy an unlimited number of tickets, the raffle - unlike an auction - wasn’t driven by high rollers; average, blue-collar hunters had a realistic shot. The randomly selected winner purchased just $100 in tickets.

Hunters helped us prove the raffle model can work; so now what?

First, we must again thank Commissioners Burrows and Brooke and Chair Robinson for being willing to try something new, and for recognizing the unpopularity of awarding opportunities to hunt public wildlife to the highest bidders.

Second, we encourage other organizations to consider this approach.

Finally, let’s change the laws on the other tags. Currently, only the statewide deer and elk tags have the option of being raffled or auctioned. But moose, sheep and goat statewide tags are available only to those with the deepest pockets; they’re auction-only.

It’s time we change this and at least allow the option of a raffle for these other statewide tags too, so if some other organization wanted to make a convincing pitch for a raffle, they could.

Because, at least in this case, we found that a raffle is not only more equitable, it can also raise more money. And who can argue with that?

In addition to our friends at Mystery Ranch, First Lite, and Weatherby, thanks again to everyone who entered, supported mule deer, and helped us prove this could work.

And a huge congrats to the lucky winner, Matt E!
Great work!

Does BHA plan to tackle the raffling of moose, sheep and goat tags in the next legislative session?
 
Great work!

Does BHA plan to tackle the raffling of moose, sheep and goat tags in the next legislative session?
Make sense for you guys to change the sheep to a raffle right? Doubt it would raise more than the wealthy are willing to pay for a chance at SOAL
 
Great work!

Does BHA plan to tackle the raffling of moose, sheep and goat tags in the next legislative session?
As currently written, the law does not allow for raffling moose, sheep and goat tags. It would be interesting to change the law simply to allow it as an option. It would still be up to the FW Commission to decide who (which org) and how (auction vs raffle) those statewide tags are awarded.
 
Make sense for you guys to change the sheep to a raffle right? Doubt it would raise more than the wealthy are willing to pay for a chance at SOAL
Montana Wild Sheep Foundation doesn't auction the tag, the Wild Sheep Foundation usually does. But yea, you're probably correct. Not sure if a raffle would raise more money than the auction tag or not?
 
Honestly if u drew it. I think it would be a challenge to kill a true180 buck public land. Just my opinion. But a hell of alot of fun trying.
 
I think depends on who scores it. Most over score there animal. 180ish. 185 gross 175 net a stud. 195 gross 185 net not many in montana
 
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