Intentionally Eating an Antlerless Permit

[grundy53]

I have been pondering this with myself for a while now. What are your thoughts? I know this could very well turn into a heated debate and go down hill from there. I don't mind  .

[THunt]

Why the hell would someone put in for a permit when they know they are not going to use it?  That makes zero sense.  I can see not being able to use it because something comes up or you get one before the permit season.  Some people might really want a tag and its not right for people to put in that have no intent of using it. Plus why would you give the state your money for no reason.   My 2 cents.

[kckrawler]

Why the hell would someone put in for a permit when they know they are not going to use it?  That makes zero sense.  I can see not being able to use it because something comes up or you get one before the permit season.  Some people might really want a tag and its not right for people to put in that have no intent of using it. Plus why would you give the state your money for no reason.   My 2 cents.

  Just buy the ghost point and use it later

[Rick]

I've got a buddy that drew a multi season permit last year. Never did buy it because he said it cost too much.

Another buddy drew a quality buck tag then didn't feel like going deer hunting.

[Huntbear]

i have heard that in some states the antis are doing this now.. flooding the permit system with applications, the ones they win are never used, so they are taking hunters out of the field basically.. 

[Killmore]

Lets see,you put in the draw in may, things happen in life that can change before the permit season even starts.(jobs.no job.family.)

[Elkaholic daWg]

Lets see,you put in the draw in may, things happen in life that can change before the permit season even starts.(jobs.no job.family.)

[jaymark6655]

i have heard that in some states the antis are doing this now.. flooding the permit system with applications, the ones they win are never used, so they are taking hunters out of the field basically..

I have heard the same thing.

Of course some have life changes that keep them from using, I thought about entering a few draws this year and later I ended up moving.  Luckily I decided at the last second to abstain from participating.

[grundy53]

I know a few people that think the state is miss managing our wildlife and giving out too many antlerless tags. So they put in for them that way if they get drawn they figure they are saving a doe.

[grundy53]

Lets see,you put in the draw in may, things happen in life that can change before the permit season even starts.(jobs.no job.family.)

This discussion isn't about that. We all know life happens and that's totally understandable. I'm talking about knowing BEFORE you even put in for it that you won't use it.

[huntnphool]

i have heard that in some states the antis are doing this now.. flooding the permit system with applications, the ones they win are never used, so they are taking hunters out of the field basically..

Fine with me, revenue for the state from tree huggers and less deer killed before I draw again.

[jaymark6655]

Lets see,you put in the draw in may, things happen in life that can change before the permit season even starts.(jobs.no job.family.)

This discussion isn't about that. We all know life happens and that's totally understandable. I'm talking about knowing BEFORE you even put in for it that you won't use it.

I guess in that case, why would you want to waste it, but it is theirs and they can do whatever they want with it.

[boneaddict]

  (to Phools comment)  Can't really fault them.   I disagree with certain antlerless hunts and would be willing to do it if I had the coin. They are sticking up for something they believe in.   

[bearpaw]

The managers setting permit levels assume an estimated rate of non-usage. It could actually cause a higher success ratio than desired if everyone hunted that buys or draws a tag. I think this is a non-issue. 

[boneaddict]

Thats why we should all lie on our harvest statisitcs.     KIDDING!