Changes you would like to see in the big game drawings

[trophyhunt]

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

I really like that Idea.

[huntnphool]

Drop the license purchase requirement to apply!

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.

If they "tag out every year" they are purchasing licenses every year, apples and oranges.

[rackattack]

I would like to see them change it to where you can only draw one elk/deer tag.  They are hard enough already and you can only harvest one animal in most cases.  Yes, it is more opportunity for you, but split it out better and share.

[LabChamp]

Drop the license purchase requirement to apply!

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.

If they "tag out every year" they are purchasing licenses every year, apples and oranges.

I would be fine with it if they were the ones hunting and or applying. But when some guys wife shoots a mule deer in Ellensburg while his wife is actually at work in bellevue.... Thats just not right

[trophyhunt]

So far it's been a good response, I think after a few days we should try to figure out what top changes we agree with. Or if no changes is the top opinion. 

[huntnphool]

Drop the license purchase requirement to apply!

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.

If they "tag out every year" they are purchasing licenses every year, apples and oranges.

I would be fine with it if they were the ones hunting and or applying. But when some guys wife shoots a mule deer in Ellensburg while his wife is actually at work in bellevue.... Thats just not right

 I agree 100%, but again that's a completely different topic.

[LabChamp]

Drop the license purchase requirement to apply!

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.

If they "tag out every year" they are purchasing licenses every year, apples and oranges.

I would be fine with it if they were the ones hunting and or applying. But when some guys wife shoots a mule deer in Ellensburg while his wife is actually at work in bellevue.... Thats just not right

 I agree 100%, but again that's a completely different topic.

I used that as an example of how it's unfair to be putting in for hunting tags or points when you aren't even eligible to own a hunting license

[huntnphool]

Drop the license purchase requirement to apply!

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.

If they "tag out every year" they are purchasing licenses every year, apples and oranges.

I would be fine with it if they were the ones hunting and or applying. But when some guys wife shoots a mule deer in Ellensburg while his wife is actually at work in bellevue.... Thats just not right

 I agree 100%, but again that's a completely different topic.

I used that as an example of how it's unfair to be putting in for hunting tags or points when you aren't even eligible to own a hunting license

 You can't put in for "tags" without a license, and the points are only for moose, goat and sheep. Without the current rule, non residents would then be required to purchase a license in order to apply for those 3, that is the reason behind it.

[JimmyHoffa]

Add a few more Quality Bull tags, that aren't in the rut.  But instead during cooler parts of the year and when the woods are quiet.  Maybe after the late bow/muzzy seasons or in between early muzzy and mod deer, etc.

[LabChamp]

Drop the license purchase requirement to apply!

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.

If they "tag out every year" they are purchasing licenses every year, apples and oranges.

I would be fine with it if they were the ones hunting and or applying. But when some guys wife shoots a mule deer in Ellensburg while his wife is actually at work in bellevue.... Thats just not right

 I agree 100%, but again that's a completely different topic.

I used that as an example of how it's unfair to be putting in for hunting tags or points when you aren't even eligible to own a hunting license

 You can't put in for "tags" without a license, and the points are only for moose, goat and sheep. Without the current rule, non residents would then be required to purchase a license in order to apply for those 3, that is the reason behind it.

And if you're a non resident, I believe you should have to pay to play with the residents. I pay non resident prices for all my tags in other states and Im not bitchin. I don't think we should be allow loop holes in our system bc we are concerned about the non residents. IMO we should ALL have buy the general hunting license and permit applications. If we draw, pay for the tags

[NWWA Hunter]

I am against not buying the license first.  This would make it even harder to draw as the casual person would put in only to draw a special tag.  Additionally it would make it cost effective for hundreds or thousands of non residents to apply. Also as to the guys who fill their wifes or kids tags. I believe we need to raise the fines and punishment for this type of poaching.  Its sad how many people think this is ok since they spent money on a tag. I know this happens way more than most people want to admit. I would like to see the whole state go to draw only like Colorado is.  This would allow people to purchase tags with their points.  So if you want to wait to hunt only the late tag and wait 15 years you can or if you want an easy draw every year you can.  More than likely you could draw a second choice rifle, archery, muzzleloader tag for a less desireable season or specie.  The problem is with a huge population and lower animal population to the ratio of hunters.   Everyone wants to hunt everything and have the chance to draw for everything and that is why application odds are astronomical.

[vandeman17]

This is probably unpopular but I think they should limit what you can put in for as far as species go but still allow ghost points in the ones you can't apply for. I am just not a fan of being able to throw your name in every hat out there

[huntnphool]

Drop the license purchase requirement to apply!

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.

If they "tag out every year" they are purchasing licenses every year, apples and oranges.

I would be fine with it if they were the ones hunting and or applying. But when some guys wife shoots a mule deer in Ellensburg while his wife is actually at work in bellevue.... Thats just not right

 I agree 100%, but again that's a completely different topic.

I used that as an example of how it's unfair to be putting in for hunting tags or points when you aren't even eligible to own a hunting license

 You can't put in for "tags" without a license, and the points are only for moose, goat and sheep. Without the current rule, non residents would then be required to purchase a license in order to apply for those 3, that is the reason behind it.

I pay non resident prices for all my tags in other states

  And if non residents draw a permit here, they pay for their out of state tag too. They just don't need to pay for the license up front to apply.

 At least in some other states, you don't draw you get your money back.

[LabChamp]

I am against not buying the license first.  This would make it even harder to draw as the casual person would put in only to draw a special tag.  Additionally it would make it cost effective for hundreds or thousands of non residents to apply. Also as to the guys who fill their wifes or kids tags. I believe we need to raise the fines and punishment for this type of poaching.  Its sad how many people think this is ok since they spent money on a tag. I know this happens way more than most people want to admit. I would like to see the whole state go to draw only like Colorado is.  This would allow people to purchase tags with their points.  So if you want to wait to hunt only the late tag and wait 15 years you can or if you want an easy draw every year you can.  More than likely you could draw a second choice rifle, archery, muzzleloader tag for a less desireable season or specie.  The problem is with a huge population and lower animal population to the ratio of hunters.   Everyone wants to hunt everything and have the chance to draw for everything and that is why application odds are astronomical.

  Very well put. I'm totally with buying all licenses and tags upfront before applying. I would be fine with refunds given, or the other way just paying after we get drawn.

[bobcat]

I just thought of something- I would like to do away with the point option. Either apply for a hunt or don't apply at all.