For folks that hate a bonus/preference point system and want a random draw, for Utah, this is your opportunity. Straight up random.
For those folks that don't think it's fair that Non-Residents can apply for all species every year, not just one of the Once in A Lifetime species. this is your opportunnity. You can apply for all once in a lifetime species.
For those don't like raffles because some people can afford to buy dozens of raffle ticket, this raffle is limited to one chance per person, no one gets an advantage by being able to buy extra chances. Your odds are the same as some one with limitless dollars.
For those that can want to save a few dollars, these chances cost $5 each, it costs &10 each to apply for the General State application hunting tags process.
For those who hate to wait months and months to know if you drew a tag, the successful applicants are notified with in about a week or 10 days.
For those who have drawn a once in a lifetime species in the General State system, you are allow a second tag, if your name is drawn for that species, at this random draw.
For those folks that don't care for trade shows, dinners, auctions, etc. you apply for these random draw tags without paying to go into the Expo Exibtions or to any of the many other venues that are taking place, you simply walk into the foyer, fill out the application form, check the boxes you want to apply for, $5 or more depending on how many of them you want a chance for, go over to one of many cashiers, pay with cash or credit card and leave. No more hassle than going to your bank to make a deposite or withdrawal. If you don't go at the being of the day, when everyone shows up to get into the Exposition, you can be in and out in 10 to 15 minutes.
For those folks that don't like high odds, check the odds sheet posted on the original post here, and apply for a tag with better odds than the Henries or the Pauns, if you are an archer, there are some pretty reasonable odds tags.
I could be wrong but I believe some State raffles, in other States, are as high or higher, in some cases.
Some folks have strong negative feelings about raffles in general or have negative feelings about raffling wildlife hunting tags, or negative feelings toward the host organization of the raffle or negative feelings toward individuals who are involved in hosting the rafflle, I understand you, standing by your principles, I respect you, Lord knows I have my negatives and my principles I that I honor as well. For the many thousands who see the Expo and the big game raffles as a positive hunting:fishing conservation opportunity, like I do, we are looking forward to another very enjoyable week at the Expo.
Those who oppose it, you certainly have every right to state your reasons way and encourage others to support your position, of course those of us who think it's a great program and a positive conservation revenue producing effort, we'll continue to encourage others to join with us, at this years Expo.
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