How do we know the people with 16 points acquired 2 points in some way other than applying for permits? I mean, couldn't they have been given 10 points for whatever reason? (like providing public testimony in support of the changes to the permit system this year) 
We don't know, but if they were given 10 they would have had to have six to start. We do know the points were not from turning in a poacher, since those 10 points can only be applied for deer and elk.