FCFS changes

Wiszard said:
Am I correct when I say no more deer tags will show up on FCFS this year? The only tags that can come out are for the antlerless elk hunts that start Dec 5th?
Click to expand...
There are a couple late deer hunts. Not many tho and I can’t imagine to many of those tags get returned. Although more than a few broken hearted hunters with point separation anxiety will likely wish they had..
 
I knew it...

This may be the best thing for me. IF I could pull a tag off of there my wife would not be impressed. Some things though are worth going to the doghouse for.
 
Alwayshunting said:
There are a couple late deer hunts. Not many tho and I can’t imagine to many of those tags get returned. Although more than a few broken hearted hunters with point separation anxiety will likely wish they had..
Click to expand...
Also can’t they technically still return tags for a hunt that is going on until the end of the season?
 
Wiszard said:
Am I correct when I say no more deer tags will show up on FCFS this year? The only tags that can come out are for the antlerless elk hunts that start Dec 5th?
Click to expand...
There are still hunts going through Nov 20/30 and quite a few late season hunts Nov-Jan for everything but speed goat and Cal/Rocky Bighorn.
 
Chump said:
There are still hunts going through Nov 20/30 and quite a few late season hunts Nov-Jan for everything but speed goat and Cal/Rocky Bighorn.
Click to expand...
But if the season has started for that particular tag/species, it can't be put on FCFS so all deer tags are done for the possibility of grabbing one on FCFS, correct? There are a couple of late archery deer hunts so I stand corrected.
 
Theres a handful of late deer hunts that start in December. Fewer than a handful Bull elk hunts that start late November, and some cow elk. Likely slim pickins the rest of the year.
 
Wiszard said:
But if the season has started for that particular tag/species, it can't be put on FCFS so all deer tags are done for the possibility of grabbing one on FCFS, correct? There are a couple of late archery deer hunts so I stand corrected.
Click to expand...
I've seen tags pop with only days left in the season, thus the disclaimer to check the dates closely before purchasing! It will tell you how many days are left in the season on the tag when it pops, it is in red in the lower portion of the image.
 
Wiszard said:
But if the season has started for that particular tag/species, it can't be put on FCFS so all deer tags are done for the possibility of grabbing one on FCFS, correct? There are a couple of late archery deer hunts so I stand corrected.
Click to expand...
Sure it can….it just needed to be surrendered to fcfs before season opens
 
Homer said:
Sure it can….it just needed to be surrendered to fcfs before season opens
Click to expand...
Yup...."But if the season has started for that particular tag/species, it can't be put on FCFS so all deer tags are done for the possibility of grabbing one on FCFS, correct? "
 
Wiszard said:
Yup...."But if the season has started for that particular tag/species, it can't be put on FCFS so all deer tags are done for the possibility of grabbing one on FCFS, correct? "
Click to expand...
it certainly can be put on fcfs....if it lays on a fcfs employee desk for half the season they can put it up....
 
Not abundantly clear, but clear enough. As far as I see, tag can be turned in let's say for 4 days before end of season for this posts sake. You can purchase but best have an NDOW office 1/2 mile away like me to grab that sucker and get going!!!

Screenshot 2022-11-09 at 17-44-15 Nevada Department of Wildlife.png
 
Not sure it did change? The far right statement in the image above was the same last year. Digging in the regs as I type, nothing is really clear on this.
 
I called them. (amazing what you can learn when you simply call). You cannot return a tag after a season has started. They have a few days to process a return after they receive a tag. So theoretically, a season can start on Saturday, gets returned on Friday (day before season). They dont process it until Monday, it shows up 3 days after its started on FCFS. They did say they try and process all same day, but they have people walking in at 4:59 PM the day before a hunt to turn in a tag.
 
trimtab473 said:
I called them. (amazing what you can learn when you simply call). You cannot return a tag after a season has started. They have a few days to process a return after they receive a tag. So theoretically, a season can start on Saturday, gets returned on Friday (day before season). They dont process it until Monday, it shows up 3 days after its started on FCFS. They did say they try and process all same day, but they have people walking in at 4:59 PM the day before a hunt to turn in a tag.
Click to expand...
I KNEW you couldn't return a tag after the season started. Thanks for backing that up.
 
trimtab473 said:
I called them. (amazing what you can learn when you simply call). You cannot return a tag after a season has started. They have a few days to process a return after they receive a tag. So theoretically, a season can start on Saturday, gets returned on Friday (day before season). They dont process it until Monday, it shows up 3 days after its started on FCFS. They did say they try and process all same day, but they have people walking in at 4:59 PM the day before a hunt to turn in a tag.
Click to expand...
That "being human" lag time is for real! Explains the off "this many days left in season" numbers. System is coming around and I am still all for it.
 
Chump said:
That "being human" lag time is for real! Explains the off "this many days left in season" numbers. System is coming around and I am still all for it.
Click to expand...
I love the FCFS system. It hasn't benefited me yet but I saw tons of tags months ago that I didn't click on that I may have been able to get. The seasons did not fit in with my life at the time. Maybe next year stars will align.
 
Chump said:
That "being human" lag time is for real! Explains the off "this many days left in season" numbers. System is coming around and I am still all for it.
Click to expand...
I recall 11 tags went unused last year because people kept adding to cart, then not buying them. The 7-day penalty should've mostly fixed that problem. Of course the human lag time could be an explanation as well.
 
Wiszard said:
I see that another 16 antlered elk tag came and went. Hope it went to someone with lots of points. :)
Click to expand...
Saw these three yesterday after the one you missed at 1pm...

Res Elk Antlered Tag Unit: 161 - 164, 171 - 173 • Any Legal Weapon • 11/21-12/4, 11/15@3:35p

Res Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep Any Ram Tag Unit: Southeast portion of 173 (see CR 21-03) • Any Legal Weapon • Nov 20, 2022 - Jan 01, 2023, 11/15@4:55p

Res Elk Antlered Tag Unit: 111 - 115 • Any Legal Weapon • 11/21-12/4, 11/15@7:05p
 
Chump said:
Saw these three yesterday after the one you missed at 1pm...

Res Elk Antlered Tag Unit: 161 - 164, 171 - 173 • Any Legal Weapon • 11/21-12/4, 11/15@3:35p

Res Nelson (Desert) Bighorn Sheep Any Ram Tag Unit: Southeast portion of 173 (see CR 21-03) • Any Legal Weapon • Nov 20, 2022 - Jan 01, 2023, 11/15@4:55p

Res Elk Antlered Tag Unit: 111 - 115 • Any Legal Weapon • 11/21-12/4, 11/15@7:05p
Click to expand...
It is nuts that hunters return tags like that. May not ever draw it again....
 
it doesn't.....wiszard just doesn't comprehend that the managers of fcfs putting tags up for sale after the season starts has nothing to do with when it was returned....
 
Homer said:
it doesn't.....wiszard just doesn't comprehend that the managers of fcfs putting tags up for sale after the season starts has nothing to do with when it was returned....
Click to expand...
Nothing but respect for you Homer...but don't see anything in our (wiszard and I's) conversation today that relates to that. Believe he was just shocked that that tag was turned in...I think we have poured enough fcfs down his throat that he get's the basics!

Cheers,
Chump
 
Chump said:
Nothing but respect for you Homer...but don't see anything in our (wiszard and I's) conversation today that relates to that. Believe he was just shocked that that tag was turned in...I think we have poured enough fcfs down his throat that he get's the basics!

Cheers,
Chump
Click to expand...
I totally get what you are saying.............I was hammering wisz......on his old post....had nothing to do with your current conversation....
 
Homer said:
I totally get what you are saying.............I was hammering wisz......on his old post....had nothing to do with your current conversation....
Click to expand...
LMAO! Well then that's between you two thunderbolts, I'll just duck out real quick! thanks for the heads up!!!
 
Chump said:
LMAO! Well then that's between you two thunderbolts, I'll just duck out real quick! thanks for the heads up!!!
Click to expand...
Chump- Homer has been sliding into my DM's constantly and he just can't comprehend that I am straight. I've given up. He's gotten so "in your face" at times that Grinder froze his account.
 
Wiszard said:
Chump- Homer has been sliding into my DM's constantly and he just can't comprehend that I am straight. I've given up. He's gotten so "in your face" at times that Grinder froze his account.
Click to expand...
Appreciate that Wiszard, but not my battle. I have no issues with either of you and will continue to roll along at a steady pace...Reminds me of my Grandpa and his brother!!!

Ya'll need to get a beer together sometime!!!
 
Chump said:
Appreciate that Wiszard, but not my battle. I have no issues with either of you and will continue to roll along at a steady pace...Reminds me of my Grandpa and his brother!!!

Ya'll need to get a beer together sometime!!!
Click to expand...
So curious who's face was who's!!!??? :LOL:
 
I would have gotten one of those but unfortunately I’m not eligible for deer or elk now.
That sheep tag would have been nice with zero points but I wasn’t looking at the time lol.
 
Oregonbased said:
I certainly will! Heading back over the day after Thanksgiving is the plan. Was fortunate to pull an 072-074 archery elk tag earlier this year and excited to come back for round 2!
Click to expand...
Definitely keep us posted. A friend and a few peeps on MM have 081 for the Dec-Jan hunt!
 
Hard for me to think someone would give back a 231 bull tag. Makes me wonder if several folks are giving those back or it’s been picked up and put down on fcfs a few times
 
trimtab473 said:
Yeah I know, what I am wondering is if the tag tonight is the same tag as yesterday (person added to their basket but didnt buy and it showed up again today) or if multiple 231 tags were given back. Probably no way to know
Click to expand...
Could be the case.
 
Looks like at least one ram tag came up for today's Nov 20 opener? Other than Homer with the early ram tag, no other MM hawk was able to snatch a ram tag so far this year? It's not quite over, but I hear the fat lady warming up.
 
Wiszard said:
Can't wait to hear how Homer does....
Click to expand...
According to his post and screenshot (page 2 of this thread), Homer's 161 ram tag ended on October 15th. Over a month ago. Then on Page 4 Homer said he was still targeting a ram tag. I think he was pulling everyone's leg on grabbing that 161 tag.
 
trimtab473 said:
According to his post and screenshot (page 2 of this thread), Homer's 161 ram tag ended on October 15th. Over a month ago. Then on Page 4 Homer said he was still targeting a ram tag. I think he was pulling everyone's leg on grabbing that 161 tag.
Click to expand...
I was always just under the impression he saw a ram tag but wasn’t able to grab it in time
 
ElmerFudd said:
Looks like at least one ram tag came up for today's Nov 20 opener? Other than Homer with the early ram tag, no other MM hawk was able to snatch a ram tag so far this year? It's not quite over, but I hear the fat lady warming up.
Click to expand...
My dad taught me never to leave a sports game when it looks like it's over, I'm staying till the end!!
 
I’ve missed Colorado leftovers, so figured i would see what the NV fuss was all about.

Yesterday I learned you can’t click first and then determine what you just carted later? Is that right? I had a cow tag yesterday afternoon but was surprised I couldn’t find out what it was. So I sent them $500 to find out.
 
gburk said:
I’ve missed Colorado leftovers, so figured i would see what the NV fuss was all about.

Yesterday I learned you can’t click first and then determine what you just carted later? Is that right? I had a cow tag yesterday afternoon but was surprised I couldn’t find out what it was. So I sent them $500 to find out.
Click to expand...
It didn’t show in the cart ?
 
trimtab473 said:
Nope once it’s in your cart it just tells you it’s an elk tag. Not what unit season etc. imagine that, you have to read before you grab something
Click to expand...
TT is correct. Unless you can scan/read like a Ninja, that extra .5 seconds to digest the info usually means the tag is gone.
 
gburk said:
I’ve missed Colorado leftovers, so figured i would see what the NV fuss was all about.

Yesterday I learned you can’t click first and then determine what you just carted later? Is that right? I had a cow tag yesterday afternoon but was surprised I couldn’t find out what it was. So I sent them $500 to find out.
Click to expand...
At least you know it's ALW! I know, dirt in the pudding. Hopefully the unit works for you, are you hunting through Dec or Jan? :p
 
Chump said:
At least you know it's ALW! I know, dirt in the pudding. Hopefully the unit works for you, are you hunting through Dec or Jan? :p
Click to expand...
Haha yeah I was just playing around with it. I don’t have 48 spare hours to drive round trip from Tx let alone sign up for another hunt. I was surprised to see that you can’t click first and ask questions later.
Bull elk, I would have to think about I guess :D
 
While trying to pick up an archery deer tag right before opener if I spent .2 seconds reading what the tag was before clicking "add to cart" it was gone every time. Had to revert to just clicking as fast as I could, make payment and hope it was something interesting. Ended up with a 10s tag which was not great but fine by me.
 
Looks like the FCFS system is gonna have even less tags this year.
With the new rule all returned tags go to an alternate up to 14 days before the season starts.
And any resident tag stays resident.
Non resident tags stay non resident.
The majority of the tags turned in were resident
So I would think tags will be on much longer now.
 

Similar threads

sb2017
2024 Reissue Thread
2 3
Replies
224
Views
10k
JBHunt
J
gr8fuldoug
For Sale Labor Day Sale Now Thru September 10th - Take a Look
Replies
0
Views
110
gr8fuldoug
gr8fuldoug

Member Gallery Photos and Videos!

All 3 .jpg
Good Looking Wall Hanger
image elk.png
WY6.JPG
imagejpeg_0.jpeg
42790~2.jpeg
Screenshot_20230720_151458_Gallery.jpg
8690719E-50C5-436D-ABD9-9BAF913748D8.jpeg
IMG_2688.jpeg
42D841CB-EB65-44BD-A1A6-4FFB902114AF.jpeg
4D54DBDE-B105-4F45-9328-F78A7F1BBCAB.jpg
20200513_194741.jpg

Nevada Hunting Guides & Outfitters

Big Bucks & Bulls Timberline Outfitters Guide Service

Customized and high quality eastern Nevada trophy hunts for mule deer, elk and antelope.

Western Wildlife Adventures

We offer some excellent mule deer and elk hunts in northeast Nevada.

Nevada Outfitters & Guides Association

Find guides and outfitters for mule deer, elk, sheep, chuckar, fishing, & more!

SilverGrand Outfitters

Successfully guiding in Nevada for many years. Mule deer, elk, antelope and bighorn sheep hunts.

Hidden Lake Outfitters

Specializing in trophy mule deer hunts along with elk, mountain goat, antelope and mountain lion.

G&J Outdoors

Full time outfitter with 20+ years hunting mule deer, sheep, elk, antelope, lion and chukar.

Mountain Man Outfitters

Offering world class mule deer hunts in some of the most productive units in Nevada.

Nevada High Desert Outfitters

Rocky mountain goats, desert, rocky and california bighorn, mule deer, antelope and elk hunts.

Urge 2 Hunt

If you want an unguided hunt but can't draw your tags, you need to call us.

White River Guide Service

50 years of guiding experience! Mule deer, elk, sheep and cougar.

Back
Top Bottom