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boneaddict:
Not a good system once you are drawn. As the numbers increase every year and more people have more points. At least with this system you have luck. There, you have none, you just get to predict possibly when you will get to hunt again.

Moose, in Washington, I drew with 3 points. I now have 6 I believe in Wyoming. A couple years ago that would have been enough to be drawn. Now its anywhere from 9-12. When I reach 9, it will be 15. that might be as well for oince in a lifetime, but not real bright for deer or elk. When you r child becomes 14, an age I puicked as an average for some kiddies that want to hunt. He starts buying points. Now its at 12 min to draw. that means they don't even have a shot for 12 years. When they reach 12, its now 20 some. Get my point!

jackelope:

if alls i wanted to do was put in for hunts and never get drawn, i'll just start putting in in utah.
i like the so-so odds i have of drawing a tag some time in my lifetime, and where i'm at points-wise...i'll need that.

Moosehunt:
Point well taken (pardon the pun). I still believe the system is flawed. Should it be a combination of the two.....maybe benchmark the lottery, meaning set the threshold at 3 or 4 or 5, pay over time to play in the lottery. Put in for a period of time and then become part of the lottery?? There will always be an argument between those that draw and those that don't. I am a don't this year. 6 family members, all in for permits, some with high point totals, 2 of which are disabled, and zippo in the draw. Don't like those odds at all. Not complaining at all but I have to question it. How can I be sure that I was included in the drawing, points administered correctly, results posted correctly? Should the bonus point system be eliminated and only those that apply the year before get an extra chance? I am just not confident in the WDFW to get it right.

WDFW Hates ME!!!:
I do not think any answer will be completely correct, or fair.
We all think our way is the best and want others to agree with us.
I would like to see it go to 1-2 choices for permits. that would help.
I would like to see people have to pay the whole cost up front for the special big game tags (moose, sheep, and goat). I think the points help, at least i have a chance to draw.
We put in for colorado and have to wait 5 years to hunt where we want to.

I did not like the way the drawing was run this year.

boneaddict:
I think the bonus point system should be thrown out the window. Its all about the greenback. New Mexico and Idaho do not have it. Guess what, applied for the first time in each and was drawn. A moose tag in Idaho, and one of the most sought after elk tags in the world. Arizona has the point system...guess what, I will never draw the Kiabab. You have to buy theri license every year to get a point, 20 points later...no draw. Whats 20 x 200 bucks. Yep, all abou the green. Back to Idaho.....first year for my Dad to apply, moose tag drawn. What else does Idaho do to keep draw odds within reason. Money up front, but you can only apply for one controlled tag. If you want moose, you don't get to apply for elk or deer. New Mexico is open for all, but EVERYONE HAS AN EQUAL CHANCE EVERY YEAR. These bonus point systems are gearing up to keep people from only apply once in their lives. Once they finally get drawn, they will never draw again. It also limits youngin's from getting a lifetime draw.

Colorado describes the kind of draw you are talking about, for at least moose. You essentially have to apply three years before even considered for a moose tag. Once you have those 3 points, then you have the same chance as everyone else.

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