Yes, we hammered this last week and we will again next week, but we want to make sure readers don't miss out on this opportunity.

The Washington State Raffle Permit Hunts deadline is July 22, two weeks from today.

The price for a Deer, Elk, Moose, Mountain Goat ticket is $5.90 a ticket. A bighorn sheep ticket is $11.90, a multi-species ticket for three-species raffles is $16.70 and a four-species ticket is $22.10. Dennis usually purchases four tickets in most categories each year.

Proceeds from the sale of single-species raffle tickets will be used for the management and benefit of that species. Proceeds from the sale of multiple species raffle tickets will be used for general game management.

There is no limit on the number of tickets a person may purchase. Residents and non-residents are eligible to purchase tickets. Refunds are not available on raffle ticket purchases. The "Once in a Lifetime Harvest" restriction is waived for auction and raffle hunts. The winner of the deer and elk raffles may purchase an additional deer or elk license/tag for the general hunting season if they choose. If selected, any legal weapon may be used during the hunt.

One winner and two alternates will be drawn for each hunt. Each winner must be eligible to purchase a hunting license and will be issued the appropriate license and tag at no cost. The drawing is done by computer and the winning ticket holder will be notified via phone and mail by mid-August. If you are selected for a multi-species raffle, a decision must be made as to which species you would like to hunt before your hunting license and tags will be issued by the Department."

More about the raffle permit hunts next week.