ND elk tag auction

[savage270]

$30 for the tag and a $31,470 tax deduction for the donation to the school. Seems like a pretty smart move if he was planning to donate the money anyways.

 

[Honkerherms]

The Allocation Tags are set in stone in the ND Century Code(with an explanation of the 10% conservation fee) and reads as follows:

20.1-05.1-02. Discretionary special allocation hunting license authorization.
1. Subject to the restrictions under this section and in addition to the special allocation licenses authorized under section 20.1-05.1-01, if determined appropriate by the director based on the sustainability of the species population, the director may issue to eligible organizations the following annual special allocation hunting licenses:
a. Not more than two elk licenses, but the total issued under this subdivision may not exceed two percent of the general lottery allocation of elk licenses for the season.
b. Not more than two moose licenses, but the total issued under this subdivision may not exceed two percent of the general lottery allocation of moose licenses for the season.
c. Not more than two antelope licenses, but the total issued under this subdivision may not exceed two percent of the general lottery allocation of antelope licenses for the previous season.
d. Not more than ten white-tailed deer licenses.
2. An eligible organization may apply annually to be considered for issuance of up to two special allocation hunting licenses under this section. Applications under this subsection must be filed at the times, in the manner, and containing the information required by rules adopted by the director. If more applications are filed than the number of licenses under this section available for that species for a season, the director shall determine by lottery which organizations will receive the available licenses.

3. An eligible organization that obtains a license under this section and conducts a raffle or auction to determine the recipient of the license must conduct the raffle or auction in compliance with rules adopted by the director. An eligible organization that obtains a license under this section shall submit reports concerning a raffle or auction as the director requires. An individual may apply to receive an elk or moose license through a raffle or auction under this section as well as through the game and fish department general lottery. If an individual receives an elk or moose license under this section, the individual is not eligible to receive an elk or moose license through the game and fish department general lottery that year and may not obtain an elk or moose license under section 20.1-05.1-01 that year. If an individual receives an elk or moose license under section 20.1-05.1-01, the individual is not eligible to receive an elk or moose license under this section that year.

4. An individual who has been convicted of illegally taking a moose, elk, or bighorn sheep is not eligible to apply for or receive a license under this section.

5. For purposes of this section, "eligible organization" means an organization that:
a. Is exempt from federal income taxation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code [26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)] and provides with its application a copy of the letter from the internal revenue service to that effect. Page No. 3
b. Is on file as a nonprofit corporation in good standing in the office of the secretary of state.
c. Agrees in its application to contribute at least ten percent of the net proceeds of any raffle of a license under this section to a conservation-related project to be conducted in this state and approved by the director.
d. Is not the recipient of a special allocation hunting license under section 20.1-05.1-01.

 

[pluckem]

Statewide tag and you can begin hunting most of the state with a rifle 9/3 with the balance of the state opening 10/1 running through the 12/31. I'm not sure that happens anywhere else in the US.

Happens in a number of other states in some form. Usually called "Govenors Tags" and all fetch $$ that are hard to comprehend.

Although I think it makes better sense on these once in a lifetime tag auctions for the G&F to keep the $$ in house and dedicate it to land access or habitat initiatives, but that's a slippery slope as well.

Just don't see the correlation between a private school being able to auction off a public resource tag like this

 

[wjschmaltz]

Although I think it makes better sense on these once in a lifetime tag auctions for the G&F to keep the $$ in house and dedicate it to land access or habitat initiatives, but that's a slippery slope as well.

Just don't see the correlation between a private school being able to auction off a public resource tag like this

Im a huge proponent of governor tags, but the way ND does it is garbage. Mostly, as outlined above, who can apply for them and how the money is spent. I would suggest asking your representatives to revisit the Code above and submit concerns and changes.

In AK, for example, the only orgs that can apply for permits are “any nonprofit organization dedicated to fish and game law enforcement, management of hunted game species, or use of game populations for hunting.” After auction/raffle, administration costs plus a maximum of 30% of the proceeds may be kept by the organization while the remainder (~70%) is used to fund state wildlife management programs. The 30% retained can only be spent on “outdoor tradition education projects and conservation and wildlife protection programs approved by the Department.” I am 100% behind Alaska’s program.

I watched a central AK range caribou tag go for $61K last month. Typically the Tok and Chugach Dall tags can bring well over 6 figs.

edit: to anyone complaining about a private school being able to receive a conservation tag, I assume you contacted your representative and voiced your concerns on how the current code is flawed before wasting energy complaining. dems da rules

 

[espringers]

as long as they are eligible under section 5 above, any organization (including a private school) can apply to get a tag. they are just drawn via lottery after that. not like shiloh got special treatment in that regard. although, i don't think they are hurting for money by any means.

 

[1lessdog]

[FONT=&quot]Jimmy John’s founder Jimmy John Liautaud paid over $300,000 for his Arizona Elk tag.

He can [/FONT][FONT=Georgia Pro, Georgia, Droid Serif, serif]afford it so good for him. Plus all the guide fees that he paid out.[/FONT]

 

[Weekender]

Great, that'll help Shiloh secure a few more class B championships...

 

[Kurtr]

Sd big horn sheep went for 312000 in 2020 and that goes to keeping sheep here. I am perfectly fine with a tag being sold for that purpose.

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But we are the world record big horn state so makes sense

 

[SDMF]

Just don't see the correlation between a private school being able to auction off a public resource tag like this

Non-Profits apply for the "fundraising tags". 10 deer tags and 1-2 elk tags. I believe they're "drawn" for the fundraising tags just like hunters are in the lottery.

 

[tikkalover]

G&F also throws in a couple antelope and a moose tag or two. Good for the organizations that get the tag. :;:thumbsup

 

[Zogman]

To quote a friend who has passed away. "It's only money. They make more."

 

[tikkalover]

I always say "If you don't spend it, your kids will". :;:smokin..............;:;rofl

 

[Retired Educator]

What's a tag worth? It's worth whatever anyone is willing to pay for it. Pretty much like anything else.

 

[Migrator Man]

Great let a school auction off a once in a lifetime tag. Wonder how many will want to do that next year. Where does it end? fuggin BS IMO

Lots of states do it. Brings in a ton of money for non profits and game and fish departments. It’s only a few tags so why not?

 

[Honkerherms]

Here are the unsuccessful and successful applicants for 2021, (Information from the NDGF):

Unsuccessful AMERICAN HEROES OUTDOORS 406 WESTERN AVE S PARK RAPIDS MN 56470 DAVID MORSE
Unsuccessful BCWF FOUNDATION PO BOX 148 VALLEY CITY ND 58672 PERRY KAPAUN
Unsuccessful BERTHOLD SPORTSMEN CLUB INC PO BOX 65 BERTHOLD ND 58718 CHARLES MONSON
Unsuccessful BETTER LIVING FOR GARRISON PO BOX 1145 GARRISON ND 58540 CHRIS GRATTON
Unsuccessful BIG CAT WRESTLING CLUB 6125 SHOAL DR BISMARCK ND 58503 KYLE DUCHSHERER
Unsuccessful BISHOP RYAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL 316 11TH AVE NW MINOT ND 58703 MARCIE CONNOLE
Unsuccessful BISMARCK HOCKEY BOOSTERS PO BOX 2408 BISMARCK ND 58502 AJ EMTER
Unsuccessful BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION PO BOX 5587 BISMARCK ND 58506 CORY WROLSTAD
Unsuccessful BWP SKI TEAM PO BOX 6 BOTTINEAU ND 58318 GREG BERNSTEIN
Unsuccessful CARRINGTON YOUTH CENTER 890 MAIN ST CARRINGTON ND 58421 KRISTIN LARSON
Unsuccessful CITIZENS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 2660 COLUMBIA RD S GRAND FORKS ND 58201 BRENT BROOKS
Unsuccessful COLUMBUS RURAL FIRE PROTECTION PO BOX 232 COLUMBUS ND 58727 NICK THRONTVEIT
Unsuccessful COMPANIONS FOR CHILDREN 308 2ND AVE SW MINOT ND 58701 HEATHER CYMBALUK
Unsuccessful CONNECT MEDICAL CLINIC 683 STATE AVE STE E DICKINSON ND 58601 TARA ZETTEL
Unsuccessful COYOTE BOOSTER CLUB PO BOX 1391 WILLISTON ND 58802 JEFF CLARKE
Unsuccessful COYOTE WRESTLING CLUB INC PO BOX 260 WILLISTON ND 58802 BRANDON ROEHRICH
Unsuccessful CROSBY BLUE LINE CLUB PO BOX 538 CROSBY ND 58730 JENNY ROSE
Unsuccessful DUCKS UNLIMITED 834 7TH ST NW VALLEY CITY ND 58072 TERRY LASSITER
Unsuccessful EXPRESS WRESTLING OF VALLEY CITY 175 SECARSE DR VALLEY CITY ND 58072 MATTHEW MARESH
Unsuccessful FACE 215 5TH ST SE JAMESTOWN ND 58401 CHRISTOPHER ALTHOFF
Unsuccessful FAITH IN ACTION HEALTH COALITION PO BOX 458 CAVALIER ND 58220 MICHELLE MURRAY
Unsuccessful FOUR CORNERS WILDLIFE CLUB 125 2ND ST EMBDEN ND 58079 LISA BERG
Unsuccessful GATEWAY TO SCIENCE 1810 SCHAFER ST STE 1 BISMARCK ND 58501 LESLEY ICENOGLE
Unsuccessful GORILLA WRESTLING CLUB INC 2318 FRESNO DR BISMARCK ND 58504 JUSTIN DECOTEAU
Unsuccessful GRAND FORKS BLUE LINE CLUB PO BOX 12284 GRAND FORKS ND 58201 TONY BINA
Unsuccessful GRAND FORKS YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOC PO BOX 5070 GRAND FORKS ND 58206 MATT SMABY
Unsuccessful HEBRON WILDLIFE AND GUN CLUB PO BOX 286 HEBRON ND 58638 TRAVIS KITZAN
Unsuccessful HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY 2891 5TH AVE W DICKINSON ND 58601 DEBBIE DAZELL
Unsuccessful KIDS ACADEMY PO BOX 214 BERTHOLD ND 58718 SETH GRAVESEN
Unsuccessful LEGACY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS BASKETBALL BOOSTERS 3400 E CALGARY AVE BISMARCK ND 58503 NATHAN KUPFER
Unsuccessful LINTON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION 518 N BROADWAY LINTON ND 58552 DEREK SCHAFF
Unsuccessful LIONS FOUNDATION OF ND 119 GRASSY HILLS LANE GRAND FORKS ND 58201 STEPHEN JOHNSON
Unsuccessful LITTLE FLOWER CATHOLIC SCHOOL 306 3RD AVE SE RUGBY ND 58368 TONIA DOSCH
Unsuccessful MANDAN BASEBALL CLUB INC PO BOX 162 MANDAN ND 58554 TOBY KUNTZ
Unsuccessful MANDAN HOCKEY CLUB INC PO BOX 97 MANDAN ND 58554 ZACH BREW
Unsuccessful MANDAN WRESTLING CLUB 5033 39TH AVE NW MANDAN ND 58554 ATLANTA HELLMAN
Unsuccessful MERCY HOSPITAL OF DEVILS LAKE FOUNDATION 1031 7TH ST NE DEVILS LAKE ND 58301 MELANIE QUINTON
Unsuccessful MICHAEL ODERMANN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION 2790 129TH AVE SW BELFIELD ND 58622 JACOB ODERMANN
Unsuccessful MINOT GIRLS FASTPITCH INC 400 9TH ST SE MINOT ND 58701 THOR NELSON
Unsuccessful MISSOURI RIVER CLAY TARGET LEAGUE 1515 BURNT BOAT DR #265C BISMARCK ND 58503 NICHOLAS SIMONSON
Unsuccessful MISSOURI SLOPE AREAWIDE UNITED WAY 515 NORTH 4TH ST BISMARCK ND 58501 JEFF ESSLER
Unsuccessful ND ASSOCIATION FOR THE DISABLED 2660 COLUMBIA RD S GRAND FORKS ND 58201 BRENT BROOKS
Unsuccessful ND BACKCOUNTRY HUNTERS AND ANGLERS 725 WEST ALDER STE 11 MISSOULA MT 59802 BROCK WAHL
Unsuccessful ND CHAPTERS OF DELTA WATERFOWL 1412 BASIN AVE BISMARCK ND 58504 CAREY EGELAND
Unsuccessful ND FISHING HALL OF FAME 132 5TH ST SE GARRISON ND 58540 KEITH WITT
Unsuccessful ND NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION TRUST 3310 UNIVERSITY DR BISMARCK ND 58504 MORGAN HOCHSPRUNG
Unsuccessful ND STATE TRAPSHOOTING ASSOC INC 4880 1067TH ST NW SHERWOOD ND 58782 BRIAN KNUTSON
Unsuccessful ND WILDLIFE FEDERATION PO BOX 1091 BISMARCK ND 58502 JOHN BRADLEY
Unsuccessful NELSON COUNTY HEALTH SVCS FOUNDATION PO BOX 506 MCVILLE ND 58254 ANNA WALTER
Unsuccessful NEW SONG CHURCH 3200 N 11TH ST BISMARCK ND 58503 BILLIE JO LUKES
Unsuccessful ON THE WATER INC PO BOX 1735 MINOT ND 58702 JEFF WHILLOCK
Unsuccessful PEMBINA COUNTY FAIR PO BOX 744 CAVALIER ND 58220 JAMIE TOLLEFSON
Unsuccessful PRAIRIE GRIT ADAPTIVE SPORTS PO BOX 969 MINOT ND 58702 KRYSTAL BUTGEREIT
Unsuccessful RED RIVER AREA SPORTSMENS CLUB 304 SOUTH 5TH ST WAHPETON ND 58075 WAYNE BEYER
Unsuccessful RED RIVER BMX PO BOX 5143 GRAND FORKS ND 58206 TRAVIS MACKENZIE
Unsuccessful RED RIVER VALLEY COMMUNITY ACTION 4212 GATEWAY DR GRAND FORKS ND 58203 KEVIN SEVERSON
Unsuccessful RED RIVER VALLEY NAVHDA PO BOX 5064 WEST FARGO ND 58078 MELVIN BOLTON
Unsuccessful RICHLAND 44 FOUNDATION PO BOX 49 COLFAX ND 58018 JULI MAUCH
Unsuccessful RIDING FOR DREAMS PO BOX 911 LISBON ND 58054 JANICE BISHOP
Unsuccessful SHEYENNE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 250 WEST MAIN ST VALLEY CITY ND 58072 ANDREA NELSON
Unsuccessful SHINE 907 9TH AVE NE VALLEY CITY ND 58072 LUTHER DIETRICH
Unsuccessful SPORTING CHANCE PO BOX 1156 BISMARCK ND 58502 BRYAN HAAG
Unsuccessful STANLEY SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS INC PO BOX 993 STANLEY ND 58784 KAYLEN NORDLOFF
Unsuccessful TETON BOOSTER CLUB PO BOX 893 WILLISTON ND 58802 HEIDI JOHNSON
Unsuccessful VALLEY CITY HOCKEY CLUB 940 CENTRAL AVE N VALLEY CITY ND 58072 KYLE ROELFSEMA
Unsuccessful VALLEY CITY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 101 COLLEGE ST SW VALLEY CITY ND 58072 KIM HESCH
Unsuccessful VELVA WILDLIFE CLUB 4320 TRAPPERS LANE #17 VELVA ND 58790 TRAVIS LEIER
Unsuccessful VOCATIONAL TRAINING CENTER INC 424 9TH AVE S FARGO ND 58103 NOAH CARLSON
Unsuccessful VOICES FOR LAKE OAHE PO BOX 482 LINTON ND 58552 JAMESON VOLK
Unsuccessful WILLISTON PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION PO BOX 1153 WILLISTON ND 58802 JOE BARSH
Unsuccessful WILLISTON SEA LIONS PO BOX 122 WILLISTON ND 58802 LINDSEY JOHNSON
Unsuccessful ZAP SPORTSMANS CLUB 840 CTY 13 ZAP ND 58580 DELVIN ZAHN
Elk CAPITAL VOLLEYBALL CLUB 607 WEYBURN DR BISMARCK ND 58503 BRIANNA KLINE
Elk SHILOH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL 1915 SHILOH DR BISMARCK ND 58503 ANGELA BENSON
Moose BURLINGTON RECREATION INC 507 VALLEY AVE BURLINGTON ND 58722 JEANINE KABANUK
Moose NORTHERN PLAINS CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTER 20 1ST ST SW STE 202 MINOT ND 58701 CHRISTAL HALSETH
Pronghorn ND BOWHUNTERS FOUNDATION PO BOX 374 BISMARCK ND 58102 STEVE GOROSKI
Pronghorn ROUGHRIDER SNOWMOBILE ASSN INC PO BOX 4162 BISMARCK ND 58502 CALVIN ABERLE
White-Tailed Deer 31:8 PROJECT PO BOX 174 BISMARCK ND 58502 STACY SCHAFFER
White-Tailed Deer BISHOP RYAN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 316 11TH AVE NW MINOT ND 58703 MARCIE CONNOLE
White-Tailed Deer GRANT COUNTY FAIR ASSOC PO BOX 137 CARSON ND 58529 MIKE SCHMID
White-Tailed Deer HOMETOWN HERO OUTDOORS 5983 WALT HJELLE PKWY FORT RANSOM ND 58033 TYLER MODLIN
White-Tailed Deer LAKOTA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT PO BOX 471 LAKOTA ND 58344 RANDY WARD
White-Tailed Deer LEGACY GIRLS BASKETBALL BOOSTERS 7226 ROCK CREEK RD BISMARCK ND 58503 KIMBERLY ECKROTH
White-Tailed Deer NODAK SPORTSMENS CLUB 619 RIVERWOOD DR STE 204 BISMARCK ND 58504 JEFF BURNS
White-Tailed Deer THUNDERING SAINTS INC PO BOX 1021 VALLEY CITY ND 58072 ROCKY GABEL
White-Tailed Deer VETERANS OUTDOORS ADVENTURES ND PO BOX 173 MOTT ND 58646 DESTRAY NAMYNIUK
White-Tailed Deer WATFORD CITY POLICE FOUNDATION PO BOX 277 WATFORD CITY ND 58854 JESSE WELLEN

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2020 successful (Data not complete, I believe needs update from NDGF) applicants and money raised:
Organization (2020)


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I should have included this too for 2020

 

[Prairie Doggin']

Gotta say, I was way more pissed every time I put on a mask than I could ever be about Kurtr paying $31000 for his elk tag. Masks, and the fact that the Fargo Happy Joe's hasn't opened the dining room yet.

 

[Kurtr]

Gotta say, I was way more pissed every time I put on a mask than I could ever be about Kurtr paying $31000 for his elk tag. Masks, and the fact that the Fargo Happy Joe's hasn't opened the dining room yet.

hey don’t tell my wife about that I asked them to hold the check for a few weeks so it does not bounce right out of the bank when they tried to cash it haha

 

[espringers]

Mercy hospital of Devils Lake is nonprofit?

 

[pluckem]

as long as they are eligible under section 5 above, any organization (including a private school) can apply to get a tag. they are just drawn via lottery after that. not like shiloh got special treatment in that regard. although, i don't think they are hurting for money by any means.

Non-Profits apply for the "fundraising tags". 10 deer tags and 1-2 elk tags. I believe they're "drawn" for the fundraising tags just like hunters are in the lottery.

If I wasn't clear I completely understand how the code is written and how Shiloh got the taq. I'm not inferring there was any shady or preferential treatment going on.

My feelings and comment was more in line with what Schmaltz expanded on above. I feel like there is an opportunity here that is being missed. Other states have it figured out as Schmaltz detailed AK above. If you take the time to look, all (or at least the majority) of other western states have these programs and tags, BUT...The money raised stays in wildlife or conservation

These Governor tags are always hot topics because its not black and white from an ethics stand point, and that's the slippery slope I mentioned above. There is the question, Do we really want to start auctioning off our public resources to the highest bidder? If you ONLY look at that part of the question, I would think most would say..no that's terrible, myself included. But the second question is where is the money going? and in a well thought out program that money would be invested right back to the conservation of that species. A program like that is what I support. That $30k to $60K+ spent on a single tag is invested back to make sure that 2 to 5 to 10 years from now there are more tags available for the general public to apply for at a reasonable cost.

 

[snowcat]

Anybody want a raffle ticket for a Pronghorn, should get a hold of North Dakota bowhunters Association. I think it might be getting close to the drawing.