I disagree, 34 will stay the same to draw (for NR) lots of guys want to be able to take a raghorn or cow so they will avoid 34, I personally know a group that will not apply for APRE hunts, also one guy in my group is not happy about it, I insisted and he reluctantly agreed.
I have taken 3 elk so it is ok with me, but before I had taken one I might have avoided an APRE hunt so I knew I could take anything near the end of the hunt.
I think a few NR will avoid the hunt, a few will go for it since it will help with bigger bulls, but many of them will have been applying there any way.
I like the restrictions, NR odds increased very slightly when they went into affect, not anough to even know for sure.
I have applied, and failed to draw, 34 6 times (5 times for bow) sooner or later I will draw.
Good luck unless you are applying for the same hunts as me!