First, I would like to thank DallanC for allowing our fundraiser post.

Hi everyone,

We are proud to announce that the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Commission has awarded its second Bull Elk Tag to our N. KY. Chapter #481 Quail Unlimited.

This Commission Bull Elk tag is for the 2012 Fall Season and again is good in any zone and any EHU for any legal weapon during that weapons portion of the season.

Our QU Chapter is raffling this tag as we did with the first one earlier this year. The only thing required is a resident or non-resident hunting license if you should win. All elk permit fees, ($30.00 resident) and ($365.00 non-resident) have been waived.

Tickets are being sold now and all proceeds will be used to further our conservation projects.

There will be only 200 tickets sold and they are $100.00 per ticket. You can email or PM me if interested.

Also, go to QU's website (www.qu.org) for verification if you would like. We did that so people would know that this is a legitimate project. More information is there and it is currently the 2nd item down on QU's home page.

Drawing will be held at Elk Creek Sporting Clays in Owenton, KY. April 28, 2012 at 5:00pm.

Each entrant will be notified by mail of the name, city and state of the winner. The winner will be notified by registered mail.

If you participate in our 2012 fundraiser prior to December 31, 2011, that donation may be deducted on your 2011 tax filing. QU is a 501-C-3 non-profit organization.

Good hunting to all.

Yours in conservation, Robert Smith, N. Ky. Chapter #481 Quail Unlimited
aka Oletrapper
thekysportsman @ hughes.net

Welcome to Hunting Nut Oletrapper...grab a beer and pull up a stump to the fire mate.

What an absolutely brilliant prize...I only wish I was a resident of the US...I'd be first in line for a ticket. Good luck with your fundraising venture...it's a good cause.

Cheers, Vince

Thank you Vince, I WILL get Down Under, one of these days. By the way, you could still hunt if you should win. License requirements simply state non-resident. You would have to have a hunter Ed card and I am sure someone would loan you a firearm. And then there is the little thing of flying up here. lol Just a thought. Happy Holidays to you and yours.
Yours in conservation, Robert Smith, N. Ky. Chapter #481 Quail Unlimited

Vince wrote:

Welcome to Hunting Nut Oletrapper...grab a beer and pull up a stump to the fire mate. What an absolutely brilliant prize...I only wish I was a resident of the US...I'd be first in line for a ticket. Good luck with your fundraising venture...it's a good cause. Cheers, Vince

Look at the bright side of winning Vince. The chances of us letting you off the contenient are slim to not at all. You'd have to make it a long holiday to be able to see everyone here. We'd be glad to have you visit!

Guys...nothing would make me happier than to visit all my mates in the US...and yeah...I know it would be a loooong visit...but damn, it would be worthwhile.

If I am ever lucky enough to jag a win in the lottery, I will be on my way.

Cheers, Vince

Merry Christmas everyone. Have a safe and Happy New Year.

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Yours in conservation, Robert Smith, N. Ky. Chapter #481 Quail Unlimited

Well, the holidays have come and gone and we have one more year under our belts. Time to get back to work. I hope that 2012 is everyone's best year ever.

Our Commission Bull Elk Tag fundraiser is doing well and it looks like we will meet our goal of selling all 200 tickets. All of the proceeds go right back into conservation.

We have tickets still available if you are interested. Just send me a PM or email and I will get full information to you.

Many thanks to HuntingNut.com. We could not do what we do without sites such as this one.

Yours in conservation, Robert Smith, N. Ky. Chapter #481 Quail Unlimited
thekysportsman @ hughes.net

Way cool.....don't be a stranger!

Thanks Stovepipe, Too many great people here to become a stranger. Been working the boards for the fundraiser for so long, my front yard (about 2 acres) went for hay. lol We'll be around. Thanks everyone.

Yours in conservation, Robert Smith, N. Ky. Chapter #481 Quail Unlimited

stovepipe wrote:

Way cool.....don't be a stranger!

Good Luck with your fundraiser Bob...its all in a very good cause and well deserves to be supported mate.

All the best for the New year to you, yours and your organisation.

Cheers, Vince

Thank you Vince, It's all down hill from here on out. Less than 40 tickets remain. Other committee members have their local friends to contact and that should take care of the rest. I will post closure when that happens and they are all gone. Thanks again.
Yours in conservation, Robert aka Oletrapper the coyote killer. lmao

Vince wrote:

Good Luck with your fundraiser Bob...its all in a very good cause and well deserves to be supported mate. All the best for the New year to you, yours and your organisation. Cheers, Vince

YES! We are officially out of tickets! Been at this since Aug of 11. Whew! Took 10 min. to complete this post. My bird dog is sleeping under the computer desk at my feet and passed wind! Had to leave the room. Brought tears to my eyes. Rusty (Gordon Setter) is just 19 mo. old but man o man. Anyway, thanks to all for making our program a great success. Next post will be Name, City and State of winner. Another post will follow with our financial report to let everyone know where the money goes.

Yours in conservation, Robert Smith, N. Ky. Chapter #481 Quail Unlimited

Hello everyone,

The N. Ky. Chapter #481 held the drawing for the Commission Bull Elk Tag on April 28th at 5:00pm. The drawing was held at the Elk Creek Hunt Club and Sporting Clays in Owenton, KY. One of the elk club’s employees reached into the box and pulled out 1 of the 200 plastic eggs. The egg contained ticket stub #028, which belonged to Leo Essex of Loretto, KY. Congratulations Leo! We hope you score a record bull elk this fall.

We would like to thank all who participated in our fundraiser. A special thank you to those who operate this forum and who allowed our post. We could not have done it without your help and permission. All 200 tickets were sold and over $18,500.00 will be used for our conservation projects. A detailed financial report should be available by the end of this month. If you should have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Yours in conservation, Robert Smith, N. Ky. Chapter #481, Quail Unlimited
thekysportsman @ hughes.net

Thanks for keeping us informed Oletrapper.

Thanks for the update on the draw Bob...and congratulations to Leo, the lucky winner.

I like what you guys have done mate...but more importantly I like that you have taken the time to inform us of the result...a definite sign of integrity.

Cheers, Vince