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TAGS Application Renewals and Strategy

Erik Schell
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  • Erik Schell

Success in your profession can be attributed to hard work, perseverance, and surrounding yourself with knowledgeable and sound-minded individuals. Success in your hunting career depends on the same key factors. Regardless of whether you’re hoping to fulfill childhood dreams that originated from reading a Sports Afield article or you’ve set a goal to target the biggest trophies across the West, planning is paramount.

The amount of time required to learn each state’s draw system and hunt areas, as well as the ever-changing regulations, can make the task seem daunting and unrealistic. This is where utilizing the WTA TAGS professional application service comes in. We start with your individual goals and priorities to create a sound and realistic application plan. Once you’ve drawn that dream tag, TAGS has a stable of vetted outfitters to ensure your opportunity is not squandered.

Call WTA TAGS today and set the course of your hunting career for a lifetime of success: 1-800-755-8247.

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In the not-too-distant past, Alaska suffered back-to-back-to-back severe weather events that dramatically impacted Dall sheep populations across much of the state, resulting in fewer over-the-counter opportunities and even closures. Hunters have been forced to look to Canada, where hunts are now largely sold out through 2027 and prices have surged beyond $60,000. Even at such outrageous prices, availability is scarce.

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