Nick Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I got home from work yesterday not feeling too enthused knowing I had to go to my buddys indoor 3d range and work a few hours more to try to get it ready to open up August 1st ( will post on that once we're finished). I walk in the house and notice a big manilla envelope sitting on the kitchen table. I look and it has my name on it and it was from the Michigan DNR. Kind of stumped as to what it could be, I open it and it has a pile of papers and pamplets. I take out the first sheet and read "Congratulations! You have been selected to receive a 2008 Michigan elk lisence for the December 9-16 elk hunting season." My jaw hit the floor. I apply every year figuring it was just a donation since there are only a couple hundred drawn every year. I never really thought I would actually get one!! I know several people that have applied for elk tags since I was in diapers and never received a tag. So this will be the biggest hunt I have ever been on and plan to spend the money to get 100% out of the experience. This just totally lightened my spirits for the rest of the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Congrats Nick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Congrats, that's awesome :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8ptbuckpa Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 congrats thats awesome I've been doing the same here in PA but no luck yet good luck with the hunt and have fun b/c it is a once in a lifetime experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Wow, that would be a surprise for sure......Good luck on the hunt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Wow Nick, that's awesome!!! I never even knew elk existed in Michigan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 woohoo. doesn't get much better than that. congrats, nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IowaDeerHunter Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Man that would be sweet! I never knew there were elk in Michigan? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Congratulations! Now go and get yourself one big bull!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Man that's awesome Nick. Congrats and good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alisha Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Oh man that's awesome! Good luck Nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireStrut Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Congrats, now thats what I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Congrats and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 There is elk in MI????? Huh.. Well sounds like a cool draw! Congrats and good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 That is really cool Nick. Enjoy it to the Max and Happy hunting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Congrats Nick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Congratulations on getting drawn Nick, very cool. Good luck with the elk hunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest outdoorgirl Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 That is great news good luck Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_lou Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Congrats Nick. Hope you can connect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 WTG Nick! I look forward to seeing your elk pics this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Congratulations Nicky!!! Wow, man. Once in a lifetime for sure. Here's to you making the most out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Congratulations, looking forward to pics this fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 There is elk in MI????? Yep, not a ton like out west, but they are here, mainly in the northern lower peninsula. Tags are VERY limited each year, which is why getting an Elk tag for here is like winning the lottery. I think only around 150-200 people get them each year. There are 2 types of tags you can get, if you get an antlerless only tag, you can't apply again for 10 years, if you get an "any elk" tag, you cannot apply here again for the rest of your life. So it is literally a once in a lifetime opportunity if you get drawn. Congrats Nick!! :cool:...BTW what tag did you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddyboman Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Yep, not a ton like out west, but they are here, mainly in the northern lower peninsula. Tags are VERY limited each year, which is why getting an Elk tag for here is like winning the lottery. I think only around 150-200 people get them each year. There are 2 types of tags you can get, if you get an antlerless only tag, you can't apply again for 10 years, if you get an "any elk" tag, you cannot apply here again for the rest of your life. So it is literally a once in a lifetime opportunity if you get drawn. Congrats Nick!! :cool:...BTW what tag did you get? Thanks for the info Lee! Never knew elk existed in MI! Defiantly a once in a lifetime draw!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Congrats to you! Now practice practice practice so that Elk gets up on your wall! Congrats Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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