Post by: Ghost Hunter on April 15, 2018, 09:09:05 AM
MS deer and elk applicants roughly 13,000.
Is this an indicator on number of out of state applicants for OIL's?
Post by: benhuntin on April 15, 2018, 09:59:16 AM
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Post by: Fletch on April 16, 2018, 03:55:22 PM
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Post by: bobcat on April 16, 2018, 04:21:04 PM
Post by: npaull on April 16, 2018, 04:27:25 PM
Post by: bobcat on April 16, 2018, 04:38:41 PM
Post by: baker5150 on April 16, 2018, 04:44:05 PM
Because there aren't nearly enough tags relative to the number of applicants every year to clear out those at the top.
You could say that about a lot of the draw tags.
Post by: pd on April 16, 2018, 04:48:08 PM
Because there aren't nearly enough tags relative to the number of applicants every year to clear out those at the top.
You could say that about a lot of the draw tags.
And that, my friends, is exactly the point!
If the "points system" does not result in a stable or diminishing number of applicants every year, then it is bound to fail. The Washington points-for-special-hunts system is indeed a failure.
BobCat is right, in that moose/sheep/goats have ridiculously few tags compared to the number of hunters. But the same is actually true for almost all categories of hunts. The single exception that I can think of is the special draw for turkey.
Post by: Ghost Hunter on April 16, 2018, 07:21:30 PM
Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat permits should NEVER have been included in the point system. Not sure who ever would have thought it was good idea?
And you shouldn't be able to apply without buying a license. Or paying up front. Or limit to one OIL app per year. I know I would focus on one. The numbers show more getting in than out of the game. With 19-20 points, I'll keep playing until I can't remember to.
Post by: Ridgeratt on April 16, 2018, 07:25:34 PM
Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat permits should NEVER have been included in the point system. Not sure who ever would have thought it was good idea?
And you shouldn't be able to apply without buying a license. Or paying up front. Or limit to one OIL app per year. I know I would focus on one. The numbers show more getting in than out of the game. With 19-20 points, I'll keep playing until I can't remember to.
You may have to zip tie a scabbard on the walker.
Post by: Skillet on April 16, 2018, 07:33:09 PM
Moose, bighorn sheep, and mountain goat permits should NEVER have been included in the point system. Not sure who ever would have thought it was good idea?
And you shouldn't be able to apply without buying a license. Or paying up front. Or limit to one OIL app per year. I know I would focus on one. The numbers show more getting in than out of the game. With 19-20 points, I'll keep playing until I can't remember to.
You may have to zip tie a scabbard on the walker.
:chuckle:
Nothing is going to change with the WA draws. WDFW measures the success of the draw system only by the revenue generated. Period.