Changes you would like to see in the big game drawings

[trophyhunt]

Can this diverse group come up with the most important changes that could be made to the system. I'm not looking to show up with 50 ideas to throw at them and get my name pulled before they draw . I'm just looking for 3 to 4 top changes or suggestions that you guys think are viable for the draws, that they would or can seriously consider.  We all know money is their main objective, so getting rid of the point system is NOT a viable option.  Maybe it will help, maybe we will just be  in the wind, but, who knows.  So, If we can all agree on 3 or 4 of the most popular change options, including changing nothing....  What do you all think? 

[mp.hunter]

I will start, minimum points to apply for certain (popular) categories.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[huntnphool]

I will start, minimum points to apply for certain (popular) categories.

Huh? You can apply for any category you want if you have 1 point.

[huntnphool]

 Drop the license purchase requirement to apply!

[mp.hunter]

Sorry, a minimum of day 5 points to apply is what I meant to say. Just an example like for some of the blues hunts you would need (Pick the number) of points to put in, that way some of the larger point holders get drawn.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[tracksoup]

I'll add something. I wish they would do away with squaring the points in the OIL categories. I like the idea of squaring the points in all the other categories.

[mp.hunter]

Not day:( ! A minimum of say


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[Mfowl]

I will start, minimum points to apply for certain (popular) categories.

Huh? You can apply for any category you want if you have 1 point.

I think he means you need to have a certain amount of points just to be able to apply for some of the most desirable tags. For example you would need to have 5 points minimum just to apply for an Entiat rifle tag.

I would like the process to be moved earlier in the year and shorten the time between the deadline and the results being posted.

[bobcat]

I don't want any changes. It's about as fair as any other point system out there. The only changes that could be made would also decrease revenue to the state.

Actually there is one thing, and it wouldn't be a significant change, but in my opinion people who draw moose, sheep, and goat tags should not be able to apply again if they don't harvest an animal. They had their chance, that should be good enough.

[bobcat]

I'll add something. I wish they would do away with squaring the points in the OIL categories. I like the idea of squaring the points in all the other categories.

I could go along with that.

[huntnphool]

Sorry, a minimum of day 5 points to apply is what I meant to say. Just an example like for some of the blues hunts you would need (Pick the number) of points to put in, that way some of the larger point holders get drawn.

 One of the nice things about the Washington system is that everyone has a chance, regardless how many points they currently have, including those that start at the beginning. I'd hate to see them do something like that.

[LabChamp]

Drop the license purchase requirement to apply!

I disagree. I would like to see all permit holders have a valid big game hunting license and hunter safety card before they apply for hunts. Seems a bit rigged if a kid 3 months old can start "applying" causing point creap, and longer odds for us all that have actually been putting in. Im not trying to piss off any father's here bc I see the other side of the story where they might not have a chance to draw at all if you dont. But just sucks thinking about how some kid that may never even want to go hunting and his dad putting him in every year to get his tag and take him on a "hunting trip" when he gets drawn and then gets to watch old pops use his tag. I see this alot and I know people who buy tags for their wives that don't hunt and have never held a gun. But somehow they sure tag out every year. Somehow this needs to stop and people need to take a little more responsibility for doing what's right and not be so greedy.

[huntnphool]

Actually there is one thing, and it wouldn't be a significant change, but in my opinion people who draw moose, sheep, and goat tags should not be able to apply again if they don't harvest an animal. They had their chance, that should be good enough.

  Yeah, I can see how this has become a problem.....lol

[trophyhunt]

I like the idea of shortening the application period and sooner date to start putting in, also like the minimum points opinion for quality draws.  The biggest change I would like to see for the OIL draws is requiring you to pay for the tags before you are entered into the draws.  I would let them buy their points at the current rate, but the years you want to be put in for the draw, you would have to purchase the moose, sheep or goat tag.  Then when/if you don't draw, they refund the price minus a ten dollar processing fee.  I think far less people would put up the money to get into the draw, it should increase our draw odds.  People will still buy the points I believe, so they shouldn't see a drop in revenue.  Maybe even limit the number of species you can apply for in each year? 

[LabChamp]

I personally would also like to see 50% of quality and OIL tags go to people with the most points