2005 Elk Hunt Results

[Elk Guide]

Hi guys and gals the 2005 elk hunt results are available now ,if any one draws post here .....I was unlucky for the 23rd time in as many tries ..Oh well ....Good Luck to everyone !

[deputy]

Nope me neither 2 points only! how many do i need to get a tag lol

[NEMichsportsman]

Link to results:
http://www.michigandnr.com/hunting/rssdraw.asp

My results:Sorry! You are unsuccessful in the 2005 Elk drawing.

I dont believe they are really sorry.:(

[Big Buck]

:( shot down again!

This is really starting to suck you looking like you have to know someone any moren I have tried for years for Elk, Bear and still nothing what gives.

[el Cazador]

Denied...again. I don't know why I even bother...:sad:

[sporty]

My daughter and myself were unsucessful again this year, You can only laugh and pack your bags for another state. Thank God!, there are other places to hunt.:lol:

[Sprytle]

Denied...again. I don't know why I even bother...:sad:


Youll put in again, At least then you have a chance!! Not apply....NO chance!!!

I really thought i might get one this year!!:lol:
HA...NOT!!
Heck- I cant even win on those stupid scratch-offs!!
-Bob

[DEERHNTR]

Every year when I open that page I have a little glimmer of hope.... but then it always come crashing down when I see the word "Unsuccessful"!

2 points

[beer and nuts]

Nothing for me. 2 points!

[Steven Arend]

I won a buck on the lottery so thinking it was my lucky day I ran down and put in my application. Well I guess my luck can only go so far!!!!!!!!! :sad:

Unsuccessful

Steve

[choop]

Both myself and a coworker were unsuccessful, he had 3 points, I had one. Did anyone get lucky?

[Burksee]

Yep, pretty much the same story again this year! :sad:

Sorry! You are unsuccessful in the 2005 Elk drawing.

Didnt anyone from the site get one? :confused:

[jk hillsdale]

Unsuccessful.

[Ranger Ray]

Unsuccessful.

[bignoccursg]

No luck for me either.

[minnow]

I Too Am A Loser!

[STEINFISHSKI]

Unsuccessful...again.

[bigrackmack]

Denied again,,,,,got 3 points think I only need 27 more points and they give me a permit.....just kidding, any idea how many ya do need anyone?

[454casull]

You have to wonder if it will ever happen. Once again I was unsuccessful. This is just like the lottery if you have money you will win. In this case you have to be a total novice or not care a lick; then for sure your number will be picked!

[rzdrmh]

nope, unsuccessful as well..

[deepwoods]

Nothing here. Maybe next time.

[DEERHNTR]

Well the odds are something like 1 out of 450 applicants should get a permit. I bet that we had more than 450 applicants that use this site. It will be interesting to see if anyone gets one.

[2PawsRiver]

Sorry! You are unsuccessful in the 2005 Elk drawing. :sad:

[Ultramag]

Unsuccessful also. 3 points in Michigan

Also saving up points for a Colorado hunt. My group is up to 8 points, but that is because the area we want requires a lot of points. We think we will be needing 12 points according to their website. I have been watching to see if I will go to Colorado before I get to hunt one in Michigan.

[dugfish]

Sorry! You are unsuccessful in the 2005 Elk drawing. 3 POINTS

[Sprytle]

Points in this drawing really dont mean much.
Its not like bear points , you might have 2-4 points in the elk drawing give you Slightly better odds but you will never have enough to have a sure thing. A first time applicant can get one on any given year.
-Bob

[bullcan]

Unsuccesful, 3 points.

[NEMichsportsman]

I have been watching to see if I will go to Colorado before I get to hunt one in Michigan.

My bet is you will be able to hunt SEVERAL times in Colorado before you get to hunt in Michigan.

Does anyone remember when they started the drawings here...as I recall it was in the mid to late 80's??? I know I have never missed a drawing and it seems like I have been applying forever!

[michhank]

Sorry! You are unsuccessful in the 2005 Elk drawing.

again

[Ebowhunter]

Not me.

[WMU05]

I was unsuccessful as well. Unfortunately this was my last chance for the foreseeable future as I'm moving to Chicago this fall. I wish I could transfer my 3 points to someone else instead of just losing them. (I wonder how much they'd be worth?):)

[Krull]

Denied.

Fingers are crossed for 2025 when I have 20 points and a 1% chance.

[bucknduck]

I thought with 3 pages of posts that someone would have been successful. Anyone that was successful is probably up scouting right now, I know I would be.
My wife and I are both unsuccessful again!

[hunting man]

My brother didnt draw. I have in the past. I cant draw again.

[jdman]

No Luck Here Either....... 3 Points!!!!!

Jeff

[mpatmcg]

Unsuccessful. 3 Points.

[slayer]

Why should i be any different ??? "SORRY UNSUCCESSFUL" but thanks for the $4.00 Aunt Jenny can use it...

[chuckinduck]

I haven't checked yet, here goes nothing, Everyone keep there fingers crossed for me!!! The time is 1:59p.m

[chuckinduck]

2:01 P.M...........I Too am a loser!!!

[ds619]

No luck this year but was able to get a cow in 92//maybe next year

[chad helsel]

i'll be trying again next year. i want to eat an elk!

[Airoh]

:( Sorry!:(
:( Sorry!:(
:( Sorry!:(

That's all I ever hear from the DNR.

Boo Hoo, Oh woe is me.:sad:

But Someday it'll be a different story!!

[FASTRNU]

denied! 3 points

[Ranger Ray]

Man! We sure are a bunch of losers. :lol:

[Tim Baker]

Unsuccessful. There's usually someone on here that gets a tag and looking for a guide.

Hey ds619, I drew a cow tag in 92 as well. I keep telling by buddies I'm over due to draw. They have all applied every year since the 80's and it would just kill them if I drew again.

Tim

[DRHUNTER]

No luck here either. Don't feel bad. I have been applying every year that an Elk hunt was available since I was 14 years old. I am now 53 :dizzy:

[boots741]

Nope, again, its a no go...2 points...

[Sprytle]

Who will be the 1st one??????
I think just the people that apply online find out know right?
Others have to wait for a card to be mailed to them.
Do you get a card mailed to you telling you your unsucessful or just if you get one??

[noah_899]

I figure I'll hit the elk permit right after I win a $200,000,000 mega million jackpot.

Whoever gets it, keep in mind you are carrying the hopes and aspiritions of many applicants on this board, and so if you blow it, we're coming after you.

[tjays]

:lol: All Right!!!!!!,,,, I have three points:bash:

[Horseshoe]

Add me to the unsuccessful group.

[buckslayer]

Just checked and :yikes: ...Sorry! You are unsuccessful in the 2005 Elk drawing.
And I have 3 points :bash:

[Big K]

Sorry! You are unsuccessful in the 2005 Elk drawing.

:(

[1919-jimmmer]

I can't friggin believe it, “Congratulations! You are successful in the 2005 Elk Drawing”.



Hunt dates – 8/27-8/31; 9/09-9/12

Anterless Elk – Area L



You boys have any suggestions, as this will be my first attempt at Michigan Elk?

I'm still in shock!


Jimmmer:SHOCKED:

[Sprytle]

WOW-JIMMMER
Thats great!!! CONGRATULATIONS:dizzy::D:D:D
Man- what did you think when you clicked and it said SUCCESSFUL??
I would have thought somethin gotta be wrong!!
Anyways- SCOUT HARD & SHOOT STRAIGHT,
were all counting on ya!!!!
Also give ELK GUIDE a call if you choose to go that way.
AGAIN_ CONGRATS!!!!
jealous;)
-Bob

[Big Frank 25]

I can't friggin believe it, “Congratulations! You are successful in the 2005 Elk Drawing”.



Hunt dates – 8/27-8/31; 9/09-9/12

Anterless Elk – Area L



You boys have any suggestions, as this will be my first attempt at Michigan Elk?

I'm still in shock!


Jimmmer:SHOCKED:





AT LAST! A HUNTER! Concrats!

[Elk Guide]

Hey congrats ....1919 jimmer.......glad to hear you drew a tag for the 2005 elk season the early season is a tuff one and antlerless can be hard or easy to fill depending on how fast they start to herd up....But if you want to chat send me a pm and i will give you my phone # and we can chat a little.....any way congratutions to you bye for now Carl

[2PawsRiver]

I'm still disappointed that I didn't get a tag, but I am awful glad that somebody at our table got one.......Congrats Jimmer. I didn't check your profile, but give some hope maybe, how many times have you applied?

I don't know Elk Guide, but have read his posts on the site and he seems knowlegable and seems like a pretty decent guy. If I had been as lucky as you are I would be calling him and can only recommend you do the same.

Pull up his posts and see what he has had to say in the past.....................but most importantly

YOU LUCKY SON OF A BUCK, MAKE IT A GOOD HUNT, TAKE LOTS OF PICTURES THEN COME BACK AND TELL US ABOUT IT...... :woohoo1:

[Ranger Ray]

I can't friggin believe it, “Congratulations! You are successful in the 2005 Elk Drawing”.
:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

[vandermi]

Sorry! You are unsuccessful in the 2005 Elk drawing.

Pref points= 3

[dinoday]

I can't friggin believe it, “Congratulations! You are successful in the 2005 Elk Drawing”.



Hunt dates – 8/27-8/31; 9/09-9/12

Anterless Elk – Area L



You boys have any suggestions, as this will be my first attempt at Michigan Elk?

I'm still in shock!


Jimmmer:SHOCKED:






Congrats...you hit the Michigan hunting MegaMillions :lol:

We'll be expecting a FULL report after your hunt! Best of luck to you!

[wyle_e_coyote]

Congrats Jimmer !!! Have fun and god luck.

As for me...next year I get 3 extra chances.

[Dedge]

That is awesome news man. I can't wait for the report.

Dan

[PWood]

This was my first year to apply and I can't believe it.























Unsuccessful!
Oh well, off to a good start.
Guess the rest of us will just have to hunt vicariously through Jimmer.
Congratulations, good luck and enjoy.

[bucknduck]

congrats 1919 jimmer! Keep us posted on the success of your hunt and make sure to include pictures.

[454casull]

Okay how many years have you been applying and how many points did you have?

[davidshane]

nodda!

[1919-jimmmer]

Fella’s,

Sorry it has taken a while to respond to all your posts, unfortunately work calls…

I appreciate the words of encouragement. As you might imagine, I’m still in utter disbelief at my swing of good fortune…

After reading all the posts yesterday, I was prepared to see the usual “unsuccessful”. To my utter surprise/amazement, I won the “lotto”. I’ve been applying (unsuccessfully) for the past 7 years.

For those who have offered communication via PM, I will be in contact with you shortly.

Looking forward to an (extended) hunting season this year.

Thanks and Good Hunting!
1919-Jimmmer

Photo’s and stories (if any) to follow.

[DEERHNTR]

Congrats on your permit! Now you have to make good on it.

Good Luck (as if you need anymore luck) and keep us posted!

[7MM Magnum]

CONGRATULATIONS 1919 jimmer !


I gave up the ghost this year and gave em' my $4 for my 3rd preference point hoping that NEXT year will be my turn. But now, ... after reading all of these posts there sure seems to be an awful lot of us WITH 3 points for next year. :rolleyes:

Can anyone here see something wrong with that picture? :16suspect :dizzy: :rant:

Dang,.. after trying for almost 25 years for a crack at one it would sure be NICE.:sad:

[jakeo]

Congrats to you Jimmer and sorry to all whogot nothin!!!


BTW: I WON THE LOTTERY IN BIGFOOT AND COUGAR HUNTS!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Elk Guide]

Hi guys and gals......I can't beleave that out of 11,300 members only 1 drew a tag ...Last year we had 3 members draw a tag and 1 member new someone that drew .....Looks like we will have at least 45,000 people going into next year with 3 points so i like i said before this point system isnt going to help at all.....

[B A]

Notta, 1 point

[KalamazooKid]

But way to go Jimmer!

[tobydick]

I would have posted this earlier, but I spend more time on the fishing forum this time of year. I was unsuccessful in the Elk drawing , but my son Tommy who is sixteen and showing interest in hunting the last couple of years , was drawn for the December hunt - section C. I couldn't believe it , had to rub my eyes and take a second look. Any suggestions or tips for this area would be helpfull. I'm starting to plan some weekend scouting trips. :)

[Elk Guide]

hi tobydick .....i left you a p m about the elk hunt give me a call or p m me on here bye Carl

[michigander II]

My jaw dropped when I opened my mailbox Saturday. I was picked for a cow permit in August. Don't know what to expect for the early hunt. I hunted up by Atlanta in 92, scored on a cow. Hope my son can come along again, he was 8 last hunt and is 21 now. Lots of good memories!

[Elk Guide]

hi michigander .....congratulations on drawing a tag ...what do you know about area M ? If i can be of any help let me know.....area m can be hard if you dont find animals before they get herded up....it is possible to have a great hunt in this area if you know it or your with a knowledgeable guide...any way shoot me a pm if you have any questions ....take care and good luck bye Carl

[tobydick]

Hi michigander - congrats on being picked for the Elk hunt - My son got picked for the December hunt ( cow ). You said you got a cow in 92 , did you use a guide or go out on your own?? Did you hunt state land?? Any info would be appreciated , I want this hunt to be memorable for my son.

[MPT]

No sucess, 2 pts.

[Dennis DW]

Unsucessful again for the MI Elk hunt.


At least I will be going to Colorado in October to try to bag an Elk. This will be my second attempt.

Congrats to the sucessful! Good Luck!

[michigander II]

Hello Tobydick,
Sent you long email. Telling you of my hunt. Let me know if you didn't get it. Michigander II

[Garret]

Congrats to Jimmer, Tommy and Michagander II!!! :D

For me a no go and 2 points in the pocket. :(

O'well maybe next year or the year after or the year after that...ect

Good luck!

[Tip]

I finally received my 2005 Elk permit after applying since they offered such a permit. Just keep paying your $4 and it will come eventually.

[Elk Guide]

Hi Tip.......i would like to congratulate you on your 2005 elk permit.....what area did you draw and did you get a antlerless or any elk......I will send you a PM so check your private messages.......good luck with that elk hunt....bye for now Carl

[Ranger Ray]

Welcome to the site Tip. We will be looking forward to some of your posts in the future being pictures of a BIG Elk. Congratulations.

[FASTRNU]

A coworker of mine came in this morning with his successful application information for an either sex elk from the DNR. That's 2 people I know personally in the last 11 years that have gotten permits.

[huntswbow]

I Got one!!!!! any Elk for the December in area A. I can't believe it, Now I need to find a guide, does anybody have any Ideas?
Kevin

[Burksee]

I Got one!!!!! any Elk for the December in area A. I can't believe it, Now I need to find a guide, does anybody have any Ideas?
KevinYeah, the guy who posted right in front of you! I'm guessing that has something to do with his screen name? "ELK GUIDE" :lol: :lol: :lol:

BTW - Congrats on getting a permit! If you dont mind sharing with us, how many times (years) have you been applying? ;)

[huntswbow]

This is my third year applying. And yes I realize he's any Elk Guide but I'm open for options.

[wyle_e_coyote]

This is my third year applying. And yes I realize he's any Elk Guide but I'm open for options.

Third year !!!!!!!!
Lucky you, man..around 20 + years a disappointment for me..:(

[huntswbow]

"rather be lucky than good anyday", I've heard this but never believed it until today!!!! Yes, I am very fortunate. I wish you luck next year...wyle_e_coyote...
I heard the december season may be the best. Do you know anything on this?

[hunting man]

The December hunt will have snow on the ground. It is easier to spot them than the early hunts with all the foilage on the trees. Tracking snow can only help. Good luck with your Elk hunt. If you need some info on the Elk hunts just ask. I will offer to help anyway I can. I am not a Elk guide or have anything to do with them.

[Elk Guide]

Hi guys.......Well i have been real busy as of late ,I have had so many calls about guiding that i am now just waiting for the hunters to make up there minds on if they are going to hire me or not......I am still taking hunters for area A and area C as no one has signed yet for either once i sign one hunter in either area that is the area i will be guiding in for the december hunt....I also am looking for another hunter for the early hunt in August and September ,1919jimmer and i would like some company....If any of you know a hunter who has the early hunt in area L and they are looking for a guide i am looking for 1 more hunter for that hunt....I only take 2 hunters during the early hunt because it can be a tuff hunt....Any way i know that jim is excited and we are ready to get the job done.....I would like to thank all of you for your posts and if you have passed on information about my guide service to someone you know i would like to thank you as well.....take care everyone and i will keep you posted about our success in this hunt and the late hunt....bye for now Carl

[bulletslinger]

Unsuccesful for the michigan hunt again but I did draw a tag for Colorado. I'll be heading out there in october for two weeks. Maybe someday I,ll get to hunt elk in my home state of michigan. :D

[jakeo]

Elk Guide.
Just a question.................Are you a licensed guide?
Also,do you guide in Canada?
Thank you

[Elk Guide]

Hi Jakeo.....there is no license required to guide in michigan .....All though i have discussed this with the DNR they dont want any thing to do with licenseing us ....I even tried to start a guide association and no one wanted any thing to do with it either .....No i dont guide in canada being that i am not a canadian it would be to costly for permits and such to do that....I do this because i like to help other hunters and its my way of at least geting in on the hunt ,also because i cant seem to draw a tag....What i make from guideing doesnt even come close to cover my expenses....any other questions just ask i will be glad to answer it if i know the answer....thanks Carl

[Elk Guide]

Hi ......I forgot there is one requirement to guide elk hunters in michigan and that is to be registered with the DNR in Gaylord as a elk guide which i am and i have 9 years experience doing it with 25 elk to my credit out of 25 hunters guided.....thanks again Carl

[jakeo]

Thanks for answering my question.I pray that you have good insurance incase someone under your "wing" might get hurt. U reminded me of a great elderly man(THAT CHARTERED A BOAT 4 WEEKEND) fishing Silver lake(dunes) and he passed on and his wife still got the Charter captain for not assuring a safe ???
It sux and TYVM Elk Guide.
GOOD LUCK ALL!

[rocketmike]

I WON!!!


got 2 points now :evil:

actually one of the few folks that was glad I didn't get picked-have a hell of a time trying to convince a Col(from texas , no less) that I NEED to get back to michigan in a hurry**==

but I got my 2 points!!

[funebonz880]

So now how many we got. 3 of 4 if i counted right. THat means we got more than last year. Hey that means the elk herd is growing :rolleyes: . Just kidding. But really, what is the elk herd numbers in our state?? Anyone know.

[Elk Guide]

Hi ...The elk numbers in the state of michigan are at an all time low.....they are fluctuateing at around 700 to 750 animals.....All though the DNR says there are 800 to 900 animals we havent had that many animals in 4 years ...This number is what i get from talking to other guides it has nothing to do with the DNR...Even though some of the people who work for the DNR will agree with me they can't say it .....The herd will not get much bigger because most of the property owners up there dont want the elk here because of disstruction that they can do to crops and fences......any way i hope this helps.....thanks Carl

[Liver and Onions]

Hi ...The elk numbers in the state of michigan are at an all time low.....thanks Carl

Oh really ? How does our herd compare now with the herd between about the late 1800's to about 1950 when we had zero elk ?
I know that you're probably talking about the size of the herd in the last 20 years or so, but not everyone does.

L & O

[ScottC]

My results:Sorry! You are unsuccessful in the 2005 Elk drawing.




How Eeerie...Mine too!!! :yikes:

[Elk Guide]

Hi liver&onions......yes your right i was talking about the # of elk now veruse say 1997 to 2000 i guess i should have been more clear on that...I dont know if there is any estamate on how many elk may have been in michigan during the 1800's But they were gone from michigan by 1875....i hope this is better to your likeing