Idaho Controlled Hunt and Auction Survey

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Idaho is asking for input in making changes to their controlled hunt and auction process.  Take a moment and give them your input if you hunt or plan to hunt Idaho.

https://idfg.idaho.gov/webform/open-survey-controlled-hunt-drawings-and-auction-tags

[MerriamMagician]

So while we're on this topic, what if Idaho kept the exact same draw system they have right now, except they add a bonus or preference point system for each species. Oppose or support?

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

That is one of the questions in the survey.  I am not sure if I would like that or not.  If they keep it one species one application per year, the points might be worth something.  Then you are committed to getting drawn for a tag and not just building points in every category you can.  I think it would be cool if they just guaranteed you a tag after applying for x number of years.

[X-Force]

They have a great system right now. I would hate to see them go to a point or preference system.

Going to a 1 species system would allow people to really focus on a particular animal but they would necessarily increase application fees. 

[pd]

Personally, I like the ID system so much better than WA or MT.  I would not want any changes.  It is completely fair to all: Clean slate every year, except successful tag drawers must wait a year to apply.  Non-residents have pretty good odds (in many cases better than residents).

I participated in the survey.  Thanks for the notice.

[elkinrutdrivemenuts]

Yeah its good now, only thing that would be better is a few more tags.  You focus on what you want and every year you got the same chances of being drawn.  I dont see a need to reinvent the wheel if it is working well.

[idahohuntr]

Point systems are a Ponzi scheme.  Auction tags are not consistent with namwc and continue the march towards making hunting for only the wealthy.

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[grundy53]

I filled out the survey. The best part of their draw system is that there are no points.

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[andrew_in_idaho]

I am starting to change my stance on points ever so slightly. I would like to see them do a system whereby you accrue points every year you apply and don't draw up to 10 years at which point there will be a cap and a pool of 25% of tags set aside for all holders of 10 points. The remaining 75% of tags remain the same, total random draw no points, it would give a slight advantage to those who are just unlucky while not taking a lot away from new hunters

[2MANY]

Idaho is slowly but surely selling their wildlife down the drain.

[bearpaw]

Idaho has the best system, no changes PLEASE!

[andrew_in_idaho]

Idaho has the best system, no changes PLEASE!

While I agree with you I see the "everybody gets a trophy, it's not fair that I never draw" crowd slowly winning out with IDFG. Hence my suggestion which would guarantee another 10 years of full random draw and keep it mostly as is after that point

[idahohuntr]

Idaho has the best system, no changes PLEASE!

While I agree with you I see the "everybody gets a trophy, it's not fair that I never draw" crowd slowly winning out with IDFG. Hence my suggestion which would guarantee another 10 years of full random draw and keep it mostly as is after that point

I dont see them winning.  They lose every time...and as more sportsmen see the effects of point creep and the scam of point systems I think support will continue to dwindle.  New commissioners doing their diligence is all...happens every so often with a high number of new commissioners...there is a squeaky minority no doubt.

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[Bigshooter]

The commission has at least twice voted in favor of a point system but residents have been so opposed to it that it has never happened.  I think if you see a point system it will be for nonresidents only.

[idahohuntr]

No, the commission has never approved a point system.  A few state legislators continue to beat the drum...but the commission continues to ignore them with the support of sportsmen.

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