For those of you that want or need a single point of information for raffles, I’m attempting to put it all in one place for you this year. I’ll try to also provide individual postings on each raffle, but not sure I’ll be able to keep that up as attempted in years past – just not enough time.

ALASKA
• (Drawing 8/02/08) One Dall Sheep hunt with Chris Zwolinski (guide) on the south slope of the Brooks Range. This hunt is the prize for "Raffle #3" of The Huntin' Fool 2008 Summer Membership Drive "Big 10 Hunt Give Away". See info at: http://www.huntinfool.com/GiveAway/08SMD-raffles.asp
• (Drawn 3/1/08) One 10 day Dall Sheep hunt for August 10 – 19, 2008 (with Midnight Sun Safaris, Coke Wallace of Healey, Alaska) + $1,000 cash. Being raffled by the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society as part of their RAFFLE RAMMA 2008. For a flyer see: http://www.adbss.org/ADBSS_Sheep_Raffle_8.5x10.pdf For a list of frequently asked questions see: http://www.adbss.org/ADBSS_Raffle_Rama_2008_FAQ.pdf To print a ticket order form see: http://www.adbss.org/ADBSS.Raffle_Rama_2008_ticket.pdf
• (Drawn 2/16/08) One 10 day hunt for 1 of 3 species (so may be used as a Dall hunt) in GMU 19 for 2008 (with Tom Shankster, Alaska Trophy Hunts – www.aktrophyhunts.com). See info at: http://www.ecfnaws.org/raffles.html
• (Drawn 3/15/08) One Dall Sheep hunt (with Mike Colpo, Lazy J Bar O Outfitters of Alaska, - http://lzjalaska.com/). Tickets will only be available at the 29th Annual MN-WI FNAWS convention on Friday & Saturday, March 14th & 15th, 2008 at the Minnetonka Marriott in Minnetonka, Minnesota. You can register to attend the event (& subsequently buy raffle tickets) at: http://www.fnawsmnwi.org/html/2008_registration.html
• (Drawn 2/10/08) One Dall Sheep hunt for 2008 (with Tom Shankster, Alaska Trophy Hunts, (303) 364-5877 - www.aktrophyhunts.com). This is one of the hunt choices in “Hunt #1” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008. See http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html
• (Drawn 2/10/08) One Dall Sheep hunt for 2008 (with Tom Shankster, Alaska Trophy Hunts, (303) 364-5877 - www.aktrophyhunts.com). This is one of the hunt choices in “Hunt #5” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008 (NOTE: Hunt #5 is for registered 3/4 Slammers only! If you have taken three of the four sheep needed to complete a Grand Slam of North American Wild Sheep, register your ¾ Slam today - http://www.wildsheep.org/pdf/grand_slam_form.pdf). See http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html

ALBERTA
• One Rocky Mountain Bighorn ram tag, for Alberta residents only. See information from the 2007 raffle at:
http://forums.wildsheep.org/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4126055494/m/2981086722
• (Drawn 3/1/08) One 14 day Rocky Mountain Bighorn hunt for September 16 – 30, 2008 (with Chungo Creek Outfitters, Greg Kristoff of Nordegg, Alberta – see http://www.chungocreekoutfitters.com/) + $1,000 cash. Being raffled by the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society as part of their RAFFLE RAMMA 2008. For a flyer see: http://www.adbss.org/ADBSS_Sheep_Raffle_8.5x10.pdf For a list of frequently asked questions see: http://www.adbss.org/ADBSS_Raffle_Rama_2008_FAQ.pdf To print a ticket order form see: http://www.adbss.org/ADBSS.Raffle_Rama_2008_ticket.pdf
• (Drawn 2/10/08) One Rocky Moutain Bighorn hunt for 2008 (with Edith Nagy & Pat Deuling, Edith Nagy & Pat Deuling Outfitters, (403) 335-4220, e-mail: huntedi@hunt-rockies.com - http://www.hunt-rockies.com/). This is one of the hunt choices in “Hunt #2” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008. See URL=http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html]http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html[/URL]
• (Drawn 2/10/08) One Rocky Mountain Bighorn hunt for 2008 (with John Alstott, Alstott Outfitters, 403-722-3084). This is one of the hunt choices in “Hunt #3” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008. See http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html
• (Drawn 2/10/08) One Rocky Mountain Bighorn hunt for 2008 (with John Alstott, Alstott Outfitters, 403-722-3084). This is one of the hunt choices in “Hunt #5” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008 (NOTE: Hunt #5 is for registered 3/4 Slammers only! If you have taken three of the four sheep needed to complete a Grand Slam of North American Wild Sheep, register your ¾ Slam today - http://www.wildsheep.org/pdf/grand_slam_form.pdf). Seehttp://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html

ARIZONA
• (Drawing 07/19/08) One tag good for the units with the "nelsoni" Desert Bighorn subspecies. 2008 information is now posted and available at: http://www.arizonabiggamesuperraffle.com/ See also: http://forums.wildsheep.org/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9976061615/m/9381076262 Mail orders must be received at their mailing address by June 27, 2008. Online sales will end July 13th. The public drawing will take place July 19, exact time and place TBA.

AZERBEJIAN
• (Drawn 2/10/08) Two Dageston (Eastern) Tur hunts (2 hunters) for 2008 (with Riza Gozluk & Mehmet Alkan, Caprinae Safaris, +90 242 244 12 29 – www.caprinae.com). This is one of the hunt choices in “Hunt #3” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008. See http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html

BRITISH COLUMBIA
• (Drawing 8/02/08) One Stone Sheep hunt with Heidi Gutfrucht of Northwest Ranching and Outfitting. This hunt is the prize for "Raffle #1" of The Huntin' Fool 2008 Summer Membership Drive "Big 10 Hunt Give Away". See info at: http://www.huntinfool.com/GiveAway/08SMD-raffles.asp
• One tag for either a bighorn or thinhorn ram for a British Columbia resident only. See the 2007 draw information (for a 2008 tag) at: http://forums.wildsheep.org/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9976061615/m/9611096722
• (Drawn 3/1/08) One 15 day Stone Sheep hunt for dates in Fall 2009 to be arranged with the outfitter (with Simpson Stone Sheep, Inc., Frank & Cindy Simpson of Claresholm, Alberta – see http://www.simpsonstonesheep.com/) + $1,000 cash. Being raffled by the Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society as part of their RAFFLE RAMMA 2008. For a flyer see: http://www.adbss.org/ADBSS_Sheep_Raffle_8.5x10.pdf For a list of frequently asked questions see: http://www.adbss.org/ADBSS_Raffle_Rama_2008_FAQ.pdf To print a ticket order form see: http://www.adbss.org/ADBSS.Raffle_Rama_2008_ticket.pdf
• (Drawn 2/16/08) One 15 day horseback hunt for a Stone Sheep ram for August 29 – September 13, 2008 (with Larry & Lori Warren, Tuchodi River Outfitters, Hudson’s Hope, British Columbia). See info at: http://www.ecfnaws.org/raffles.html
• (Drawn 5/3/08) One Stone Sheep hunt for August 16 – 30, 2008 (with Derek & Darcy Drinnan, Misty Mountain Outfitters – http://mistymountain.bc.ca). To order tickets on-line, or download a mail order form, see: http://www.cafnaws.org/tickets.htm
• (Drawn 2/10/08) One Stone Sheep hunt for 2008 (with Barry Tompkins, High & Wilderness Safaris, (250) 787-8431, www.highandwild.com). This is one of the hunt choices in “Hunt #2” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008. See http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html

COLORADO
• (Drawn 4/19/08) One 2008 State of Colorado Rocky Mountain Bighorn ram permit. Raffle tickets will be available in early 2008 from the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society (RMBS). Information, ticket order forms, etc. are be posted on the RMBS website at: http://www.bighornsheep.org/Raffles.htm#2008BighornRamRaffle
• (Drawn 4/19/08) One 2008 State of Colorado Rocky Mountain Goat permit. Raffle tickets will be available in early 2008 from the Rocky Mountain Bighorn Society (RMBS). Information, ticket order forms, etc. are posted on the RMBS website at: http://www.bighornsheep.org/Raffles.htm#2008MtnGoatRaffle

IDAHO
• (Drawing 7/30/08) One tag for either a Rocky Mountain or California Bighorn ram. The raffle is conducted by the Idaho Chapter FNAWS. Drawing will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain time at Idaho Fish & Game Headquarters, 600 S. Walnut, Boise, Idaho. You may order tickets on-line at: http://idahowildsheep.org/bighorn_lottery_form.htm Or you may view, download and/or print the ticket order form at (to mail or fax in) at: http://idahowildsheep.org/documents/2008_Lottery_Flyer_D08.pdf Ticket orders must be received by 7/28/08.

MEXICO
• (Ticket orders must be received by 8/31/08, Winner will be drawn on 9/1/08) One Desert Bighorn Sheep hunt with Javiere Artee and Alcampo Hunting Adventures. This hunt is the 2008 Grand Slam Club / Ovis Members-Only Raffle prize: http://www.wildsheep.org/moraffle2008/index.html
• (Drawn 2/10/08) One Desert Bighorn Sheep hunt for 2008-2009 (with Nayo Balderrama, Amigo’s Guides & Outfitters, 011-526-622-601-006, e-mail: bernardo@laesperanzaranch.com). This is one of the hunt choices in “Hunt #5” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008 (NOTE: Hunt #5 is for registered 3/4 Slammers only! If you have taken three of the four sheep needed to complete a Grand Slam of North American Wild Sheep, register your ¾ Slam today - http://www.wildsheep.org/pdf/grand_slam_form.pdf). See http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html

MONTANA
• (Ticket Purchase Deadline 7/03/08) One tag for a Rocky Mountain Bighorn. See information at: http://fwp.mt.gov/hunting/licenses/supertag.html

NEW MEXICO
• (Ticket orders must be received by 06/20/08) One tag. This year it may be for either a Desert Bighorn or a Rocky Mountain Bighorn, depending upon which the auction tag buyer chooses to go after. See information at: http://forums.wildsheep.org/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9976061615/m/4201076852

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
• (Ticket orders must be received by 8/31/08, Winner will be drawn on 9/1/08) One Dall Sheep hunt with Stan Stevens and Makenzie Mountain Outfitters. This hunt is the 2008 Grand Slam Club / Ovis SlamQuest Raffle prize: http://www.wildsheep.org/slamquest/index.html

OREGON
• (Drawn 5/17/08) One tag for either a California Bighorn or a Rocky Mountain Bighorn. See information at: http://forums.wildsheep.org/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/9976061615/m/3321083852

PAKISTAN
• (Drawn 2/10/08) One Blanford Urial hunt for 2008 (with Kaan Karakaya, Shikar Safaris, +90 242 321 61 91 – www.shikarsafaris.com). This is one of the hunt choices in “Hunt #3” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008. See http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html

RUSSIA
• (Drawn 2/10/08) One Snow Sheep hunt for 2008 (with Sergey Rudakov, Kulu Safaris, Russia, 011-7-41322-97927, e-mail: kulu@kolyma.ru). This is one of the hunt choices in “Hunt #1” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008. See http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html

TEXAS
• One Desert Bighorn ram tag (& guided hunt) as part of the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department's Big Time Texas Hunts' Texas Grand Slam hunt package (NOT to be confused with a Grand Slam of North American Wild Sheep). Information for this year's drawing is not yet available but it is usually posted in the mid-summer to early-fall time frame with an entry deadline in the mid-October to very early November time frame. When available, you should be able to find information on this opportunity at: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/public/btth/grandslam.phtml
• (Drawn 2/10/08) One Desert Bighorn Sheep hunt (All-Inclusive) for 2008 (with Larry & Stephanie Altimus, Altimus Adventures / Hunter Application Service, 888-824-7748 – www.hunterapplicationservice.com). This is the prize in “Hunt #4” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008. See http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html

UTAH
• (Drawn 2/14/08) One tag for a Rocky Mountain Bighorn ram (Book Cliffs, South [Rattlesnake] area). You may apply on-line but: "You must activate your application selection(s) in person at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. A valid picture ID will also be required to confirm your application at the Expo, February 6-9, 2008." http://www.huntexpo.com/200hunts.html Know that if you win the tag, you must still pay the appropriate permit fees ($508 for a resident, $1,513 for a nonresident).
• (Drawn 2/14/08) One tag for a Desert Bighorn ram (San Rafael, South area). You may apply on-line but: "You must activate your application selection(s) in person at the Western Hunting & Conservation Expo in Salt Lake City, Utah. A valid picture ID will also be required to confirm your application at the Expo, February 6-9, 2008." http://www.huntexpo.com/200hunts.html Know that if you win the tag, you must still pay the appropriate permit fees ($508 for a resident, $1,513 for a nonresident).

WASHINGTON (California Bighorn)
• (Deadline to buy raffle tickets is 8/04/08.) One tag for a California Bighorn ram. You may purchase raffle tickets on-line at: https://fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov/wa/index.html The drawing is done by computer and the
winning ticket holder will be notified by August 15, 2008.

WASHINGTON (Rocky Mountain Bighorn)
• (Ticket orders must be received by 8/02/08.) One tag for a Rocky Mountain Bighorn ram. Tickets are offered through the Washington Chapter of FNAWS. The ticket order form is on their website at: http://www.wafnaws.com/2008_Raffle_Flyer1.pdf Ticket orders must be received by August 2nd, 2008.

YUKON
• (Drawn 5/3/08) One Fannin / Dall Sheep hunt for 2009 (with Sharon & Pete Jensen, Pete Jensen Outfitting, Whitehorse, Yukon – http://www.petejensen.yk.ca/). To order tickets on-line, or download a mail order form, see: http://www.cafnaws.org/tickets.htm
• (Drawn 2/10/08) One Stone Sheep hunt for 2008 (with Darwin Watson, Yukon Stone Outfitters, 867-333-0223 – www.yukonstone.com). This is one of the hunt choices in “Hunt #3” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008. See http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html
• (Drawn 2/10/08) One Stone Sheep hunt for 2008 (with Darwin Watson, Yukon Stone Outfitters, 867-333-0223 – www.yukonstone.com). This is one of the hunt choices in “Hunt #5” of Grand Slam Club / Ovis’ Raffle-Rama 2008 (NOTE: Hunt #5 is for registered 3/4 Slammers only! If you have taken three of the four sheep needed to complete a Grand Slam of North American Wild Sheep, register your ¾ Slam today - http://www.wildsheep.org/pdf/grand_slam_form.pdf). See http://www.wildsheep.org/convention/Raffle-rama.html

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Ram Dreamer,
As usual, a wealth of help and information.

THANK YOU!

The original posting has been updated and should now be current. Notice that there have been a number of additional raffles included as well as various date information brought current.

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