471 AZ bull

[BrentD]

If i had that kind of money, I might try to buy that tag, but NEVER IN A MILLION YEARS would I hunt like that. There is nothing about how that was done which interests me.

To each his own.

 

[mtmiller]

I’m having a tough time seeing where this isn’t beneficial to conservation and the future of elk hunting? That massive amount of cash will go towards a wide number of valuable wildlife projects, and the money spent on the guide service will help put money in the pockets of people who help promote the great pastime that we all enjoy.

They should auction all of the tags. Think of the benefits to wildlife plus the bonus to have the season open 365.

 

[Nick87]

Jealous of the opportunity to even see a bull like that much less kill one? Definitely. Jealous of taking any animal in that type of situation, not so much. Not knocking JJ one bit, cant begrudge someone for being successful in life. Just not my cup of tea. Remarkable bull either way.

 

[Dinkshooter]

I think I counted 25 people around that dead bull.

 

[MTLabrador]

I think I counted 25 people around that dead bull.

The pack out would be nice. Everyone gets to carry 10 pounds each.

 

[huntandfly]

They should auction all of the tags. Think of the benefits to wildlife plus the bonus to have the season open 365.

My post was is reference to this particular situation where a severe restriction in supply (1 tag) creates a huge demand (hundreds of thousands of dollars) for one animal. The generalization of the concept that you proposed would not have the same effect in that it would remove many more elk from the unit and restrict access to all tags to those with more money, which is very clearly a bad thing.

 

[mtmiller]

My post was is reference to this particular situation where a severe restriction in supply (1 tag) creates a huge demand (hundreds of thousands of dollars)

So your threshold is 1. My number is pretty close to your number.;-)

 

[JLS]

So your threshold is 1. My number is pretty close to your number.;-)

T-1?

 

[noharleyyet]

I think I counted 25 people around that dead bull.

....no sign of CSEH

 

[Dinkshooter]

JJ might need to lay off the white bread, his face doesn't look as old as his body appears in the video. Wheat bread brother, wheat bread.

 

[Steve O]

Jimmy John was giving credit to the guides and their hard work and ability when he Dian “I’m not a hunter”. He’s been buying Governor tags all over the west for most of the 21 century. I’ve seen him with Bighorns, mule deer and elk and I’m sure he’s got piles and piles of animals of very high quality animals under his belt.

 

[antlerradar]

Why open this season so early? The bull is still in process of shedding his velvet. Didn't even get a chance to polish up the tips and rub on trees which give the antler some of its color and beauty. I ran into scouts last year in Montana HD 270 while looking for my own mule deer. They were on the payroll from sun up to sun down seven days a week looking for the right buck. The hunter basically said call me when you find a shooter and I will hop on a plane and fly in to shoot it. As others have said, great for raising money and employing some locals, but not something I would ever want to be a part of. To each his own.

There was a thread on the Montana Mule Deer Governors tag holder looking for a buck. It was entertaining.

 

[antlerradar]

It is a stupid big big bull. I am sure the money for conservation and the boost to the pocket book of all involved is nice.
I would just as soon see the Governors tags end up on the ash heap of history.

 

[antlerradar]

My post was is reference to this particular situation where a severe restriction in supply (1 tag) creates a huge demand (hundreds of thousands of dollars) for one animal. The generalization of the concept that you proposed would not have the same effect in that it would remove many more elk from the unit and restrict access to all tags to those with more money, which is very clearly a bad thing.

Just to be nit picky. Changes in price or Supply do not change demand.

 

[CPAjeff]

What an amazing bull! This, in my opinion, is why America is the greatest place on earth. A guy like JJ, can create an uber successful business, and then share his wealth in ways that benefit others.

Also, Trent seems like a pretty good dude!

 

[huntandfly]

Just to be nit picky. Changes in price or Supply do not change demand.

I don’t think I ever said they did. I said that a limit in supply with a very high demand results in a very high price. I’m not an economy buff but I’m relatively sure price generally depends on supply and demand

 

[devon deer]

That bull took way too long to die and suffered, he should have continued to shoot, to continually ask for another bullet was unbelievable, all I kept hearing was 'he's down' then he gets up, poor show in my book.
Cheers
Richard

 

[Big Slick]

He may not be a hunter.....but, apparently he’s a shooter....

 

[mtmuley]

That bull took way too long to die and suffered, he should have continued to shoot, to continually ask for another bullet was unbelievable, all I kept hearing was 'he's down' then he gets up, poor show in my book.
Cheers
Richard

I wish that bull would have died quicker. mtmuley

 

[rwc101]

Meh. I can think of four people I would want on any hunt much less a hunt of a lifetime. One of whom is on pretty thin ice as it is (It's me).