Alaska Super Seven Big Game Raffle

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

GENERAL QUESTIONS:

  • Who is selling raffle tickets? The Outdoor Heritage Foundation of Alaska is selling the raffle tickets on behalf of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) and other partners.
  • Will I need to pay a state tax on the cash prize? The State of Alaska does not collect a state sales tax. However, you will need to claim your winnings on your taxes and fill out a W2 with the Outdoor Heritage Foundation of Alaska before receiving your winnings.
  • How much do tickets cost? One individual ticket is $20. Save money by buying a multi-ticket package! 7 Tickets cost $100 ($14.29 each), 40 tickets cost $500 ($12.50 each) and 100 tickets cost $1000 ($10 each). You can combine packages (i.e. buy 14 tickets for $200, buy 47 tickets for $600) at checkout.
  • How long is the raffle? The raffle will run from November 15, 2023, through April 21, 2024.
  • When will the raffle drawing take place? Winners will be announced on the raffle website, via email, and on social media on May 3, 2024, @ noon. Winners will be called and emailed directly by the ADF&G Partner Outreach Coordinator or by one of the nonprofit organization leads.
  • Where do the raffle permits come from? The seven permits that are raffled come from the existing big game permit auction program (under AS 16.05.343). Each permit in the raffle was awarded to one of the nonprofit partners sponsoring the raffle.
  • Who is providing the hunt permits? Permits to be raffled are provided by ADF&G in partnership with the seven partners involved in the raffle. Each organization sponsors a specific hunting permit: the Alaska Wild Sheep Foundation (Delta bison SI403 sponsor), Safari Club International-Kenai Peninsula Chapter (Hunter’s choice brown bear SB377 sponsor), Outdoor Heritage Foundation of Alaska (Nunivak muskox sponsor), Alaska Professional Hunters Association (Hunter’s choice moose sponsor), Alaska Outdoor Council (Hunter’s choice Dall Sheep sponsor), the Alaskan Bowhunters Association (Hunter’s choice caribou sponsor), and the Alaska Trappers Association (Raspberry Island bull elk sponsor).
  • What will happen with money generated from the raffle? The proceeds will be used to support ADF&G wildlife conservation and education efforts and other projects and programs run by the partner organizations that are supported and approved by ADF&G. After raffle costs have been deducted, ADF&G will receive 70% of proceeds and each partner organization will receive 4.29% of proceeds.
  • Will you be mailing me paper tickets? No, you will not be receiving paper tickets. However,

HUNT AND PERMIT QUESTIONS

  • How do I select which hunt to apply for? Participants select which hunt to apply for with each ticket entry- there is no limit to the number of entries per hunt (species) per applicant. However, one ticket is for one species, and not all species.
  • How many hunts can I select? A single ticket provides a chance for one hunt (species). With multiple tickets, the purchaser can enter all for one hunt or select multiple different hunts.
  • Which hunts (species) are available with this raffle? Seven tickets will be drawn with one winning ticket per species for the following permits:
    • Hunter’s Choice Brown Bear: Winner may choose among the following permits: Afognak Island brown bear (SB161-163), Unimak Island brown bear (SB377) or Chugach Mountains brown bear (SB470)
    • Hunter’s Choice Caribou: Winner may choose among the following permits: Talkeetna Caribou (SC590), Killey River Caribou (SC608), or Alaska Range Caribou (SC827).
    • Raspberry Island Bull Elk: SE702-704
    • Delta Junction Bison: SI403
    • Hunter’s Choice Moose: Winner may choose among the following permits: Turnagain Arm moose (SM210), Delta Junction moose (SM790) or Koyukuk Controlled Use Area moose (SM823-830).
    • Hunter’s Choice Dall Sheep: Winner may choose between Tok Management Area Dall sheep (SS101) or Delta Controlled Use Area Dall sheep (SS202).
    • Nunivak Island Bull Muskox: SX050
  • Are there restrictions on the hunts that are available? Winners must abide by all existing seasons, bag limits, license and tag requirements, guide requirements, and other applicable regulations. If you are a Tier I/II or Community Subsistence Harvest permit holder, the rules regarding those hunts apply. Therefore, if you win a caribou or moose permit in this raffle, you cannot hunt the permit under Tier I/II/CSH stipulations, but you may gift it to a non-Tier I/II/CSH permit holder. Know the regulations before you apply!
  • Can I win more than one permit? An individual may win more than one hunt (species) if they are incredibly lucky!
  • When do the hunts take place? Permits will be awarded for the Fall 2024/ Spring 2025 hunting season.
  • Are the awarded hunts transferable? Unlike draw permits, YES the hunts are fully transferable to eligible residents and nonresidents! However, this must be decided within 30-days of the raffle draw, as we need time to prepare licenses and permits and mail locking tags. However, if a permit winner has already filled out and submitted the paperwork for their hunt and received the complimentary license and permit in their name, it is likely too late to transfer. If a special circumstance arises (injury, illness) it may be worth asking ADF&G if the permit can be transferred, but a transfer cannot be guaranteed.
  • Will winners need to buy a hunting license and locking tag? The hunting license and big game locking tag(s) will be provided to winners as has been provided previously with the sale of big game auction permits sold at partner fundraising events.
  • If I win, what happens next? Once the winners are contacted by ADF&G staff, they will be sent forms to fill out. It is very important that the hunter fills out the forms ASAP so ADF&G can issue the hunter the complimentary license and permit in a timely manner (this process can take a few weeks) and mail locking tags. The Outdoor Heritage Foundation of Alaska will send the winner their prize money within 30 business days of the announcement.
  • If I win and do not want the permit, can I sell it? These permits cannot be resold. However, you may transfer the permit to another hunter. Please let ADF&G staff know that you wish to transfer the permit ASAP so appropriate paperwork can be sent to the new hunter. If you cannot hunt the permit, but don’t know who to transfer it to, contact one of the partner organizations involved in the raffle- they would likely have some great ideas for use of the permit (i.e. donating for a disabled Veteran to do the hunt) that would make you feel a bit better about not being able to hunt it or sell it!
  • If I win one of the hunts, but can’t hunt it for the Fall 2024/Spring 2025 season, can I get my permit transferred to the Fall 2025/Spring 2026 season? To ensure sustainable management of wildlife populations, a specific number of permits are allocated for game populations based on annual surveys each year. The permits in this raffle are already part of the harvest management strategy for those populations for Fall 2024/Spring 2025 season and are therefore only valid for that season and cannot be transferred to another hunt season.
  • I’m a nonresident: what should I expect if I win a permit for a hunt that requires a guide (Dall Sheep and brown bear)? Although we aim to continue improving this raffle each year, we realize that the cash prize included is not enough to cover guide fees for a non-resident, so that should be taken into consideration and researched beforehand. Guided Dall sheep and brown bear hunts can cost anywhere from $20,000-$40,000. Aside from the financial commitment, finding a guide may be challenging, but our partner organizations can likely point you to a good guide who can slide you in for the season! Past raffle winners have chosen to go with a guide (even when not required) and, although options have been limited, they all have had success finding one for their hunt. Will it be worth the cost to go on any of these hunts if you win? Absolutely. These permits are challenging to draw for residents and nonresidents alike, so it’ll truly be the hunt (and possibly investment) of a lifetime! Note that if you do have a family member of second degree of kindred (a father, mother, brother, sister, son, daughter, spouse, grandparent, grandchild, brother- or sister-in-law, son- or daughter-in-law, father- or mother-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, stepsister, stepbrother, stepson, or stepdaughter) within Alaska, you may hunt with that individual without a guide. However, that individual must be actively accompanying you and present with you through all aspects of the hunt.
  • Where can I learn more about these hunts? There are multiple great sources to help you learn more about the hunts in this program! You can search the Alaska Department of Fish and Game website for more information about hunting in Alaska and search the hunt numbers for more specific maps and information, call the Wildlife Information Center staff at ADF&G or the area biologist who manages the population (the wildlife information center staff can help with this), or call the Partner Outreach Coordinator (907-717-0725), who can direct you to the correct person to talk to. The partner organizations also know all about these hunts and likely have firsthand experience doing some of them! Call or email them for more information. Multiple hunters have posted videos on YouTube featuring these hunts and may be worth watching to get an idea of terrain and what to expect.
  • I shot a sheep as a non-resident 2 years ago- should I still put in for the sheep permit? If you would like a chance to win the sheep permit, yes. For Governor’s permits only, the waiting requirements do not apply for any species. So, if you have shot a sheep within the last 4 regulatory years, you could still sheep hunt under the Super 7 (or any sheep permit raffled or auctioned that starts with “S” vs. “D or R”). This also applies to other species with special limits, such as bison and brown bears.
  • Is this part of the Alaska drawing hunt program? No. The Alaska draw tag program is completely separate from this raffle and has different rules.
  • What happens if I win one of these permits (i.e. Talkeetna caribou) in the Alaska draw program and already applied for the Super 7 permit? An individual cannot hold a draw permit and Governor’s permit for the same hunt- nor should they want to, the bag limit of 1 animal per regulatory year still exists for all these hunts. The hunter may choose which permit they want to retain. Pro tip- gift the Governor’s permit to a friend or family member and both of you go hunt!
  • Are Super 7 tickets refundable or transferable? Tickets for the Super 7 are not refundable and cannot be exchanged. However, if a substantial error occurs in checkout, we are willing to work with you. Contact us directly and we’ll see what we can figure out. Remember, YOU are responsible for knowing the laws in your state about online raffle participation. Tickets may be transferred or gifted to another individual- you have two options: put that individual’s name and cell phone number in the checkout page, or in the “Notes” section, write “these tickets are a gift for (NAME, PHONE NUMBER)”.
  • How many tickets will be sold for each species? An unlimited number of tickets will be sold for each species.
  • How many tickets were sold for each species in previous years?
    • 2021: 6761 tickets purchased, 1553 individual customers
    • 2022: 5516 tickets purchased, 1318 individual customers
    • 2021: 8885 tickets purchased, 951 individual customers
    • 2022: 3675 tickets purchased, 916 individual customers
    • 2023: 5294 tickets purchased, 1146 individual customers
    • 2021: 4317 tickets purchased, 1067 individual customers
    • 2022: 3016 tickets purchased, 914 individual customers
    • 2023: 3837 tickets purchased, 1311 individual customers
    • 2022: 2694 tickets purchased, 823 individual customers
    • 2023: 2987 tickets purchased, 972 individual customers
    • 2022: 1831 tickets purchased, 679 individual customers
    • 2023: 2941 tickets purchased, 934 individual customers
    • 2021: 3841 tickets purchased, 988 individual customers
    • 2023: 5199 tickets purchased, 1420 individual customers
    • 2021:8653 tickets purchased, 1608 individual customers
    • 2022: 4644 tickets purchased, 1102 individual customers
    • 2023: 8736 tickets purchased, 1755 individual customers
    • 2021: 3900 tickets purchased, 857 individual customers
    • 2022: 2722 tickets purchased, 698 individual customers
    • 2023: 4565 tickets purchased, 1109 individual customers
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    • Brown Bear
    • Caribou:
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    • Muskox: