Last year I got drawn for the multi season elk, paid the $180, and had a great long season of hunting. Since I live for the elk season all year anway it's worth every penny to me. I'll do it again next time I get drawn too. If you don't want the tag then don't apply, your $180 isn't going to break the WDFW, or be noticed in their budget, but it will keep someone who appreciates elk hunting from being able to enjoy a long season. Please keep sending the $7 for the deer tag though, it pays for a coffee break at the WDFW office.