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mickeyelk

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I received my Valles Caldera form in the mail and didn't really know what procedures to follow to apply. I called the Fish and Game and the girl at the front desk said that I needed to send full payment with each application I received from Valles Caldera. I bought 5 of these and according the her I would have had to send $2405 with my applications. She said she was sure of her info. I ask to talk to her boss and then she came back with the reply that I needed to send in payment for one and attach the rest. I'll buy this, but what will happen if I decide to buy a few more. Do I just send them in or what? Any replys will be appreciated. Mickeyelk
 
Mickeyelk,

According to the rules and information booklet, this is what it says.......

" This year hunters have an opportunity to enter the drawing for elk hunts twice in NM, once for the Valles Caldera National Preserve, and once in the state's regular big game drawing. You can increase your odds of drawing a VC hunt by purchasing additional access coupons.

In 2004, all elk hunting licenses for the Valles Caldera will be issued through NM'S big game drawing. To be eligible to apply for an elk hunt on the VC, applicants must first purchase at least one access coupon from the VC Trust. The nonrefundable coupons cost $25 each, payable to the Trust. There is no limit to the number of access coupons a person may purchase. One chance in the drawing will be given for each access coupon purchased.

The Preserve will provide one specially designated Form 2004 to each access coupon buyer. The completed application, along with the appropriate elk fees, must be submitted directly to the Dept. of Game and Fish. All applications must be postmarked by April 24, 2004. Only one specially designated Form 2004 may be submitted per applicant for the VC hunts."

It's my understanding that you can purchase additional coupons to improve your chances of getting drawn just like a raffle. However, you only need to submit one specially designated Form 2004 and the applicable fees.

In other words, if you purchase 10 coupons, your application will have 10 chances of being drawn.
 

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