DonVathome
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I do not think anyone will disagree WY is really taking advantage of the NR. $300 for points for just sheep and moose.
Food for thought. Several years ago WY sent out a questionnaire I and a couple other NR I know received it. It was apparent this stuff was coming. It was basically asking how much would you pay for a point before you dropped out? A tag? etc.
I apply for over 50 tags a year and, with the exception of bison in AK (I got a bison in WY) and Vermont moose (I drew). I have never dropped out of anything. I will drop WY sheep and moose as soon as I draw.
For those on the fence. This is NOT the end. They will raise point fees. They will raise tag fees. Also the plan to hold out for a mid or lower tier unit will not work. Many going for top units will drop down so they can draw and be done. There will not be point creep there will be point leap. Fewer and fewer tags for moose will not help.
WY is smart, they are doing a great job of running a business. Smart moves but I do not think it is fair.
What's next? has anyone on the fence considered what WY will do next?
Besides raising app, point and tag fees they WILL cut preference point tags. They know the internet and magazines (to some extent) are tipping off hunters to realistic odds. Guys are NOT going to start spending, or continue spending hundreds of dollars a year for applying with the dream of waiting for the hundreds of guys ahead of them to die or quit applying and draw.
WY will cut the max points tags to 50% or 25%. No question about it.
Keep this in mind as you make your decisions.
Good luck,
DonV Oh
Food for thought. Several years ago WY sent out a questionnaire I and a couple other NR I know received it. It was apparent this stuff was coming. It was basically asking how much would you pay for a point before you dropped out? A tag? etc.
I apply for over 50 tags a year and, with the exception of bison in AK (I got a bison in WY) and Vermont moose (I drew). I have never dropped out of anything. I will drop WY sheep and moose as soon as I draw.
For those on the fence. This is NOT the end. They will raise point fees. They will raise tag fees. Also the plan to hold out for a mid or lower tier unit will not work. Many going for top units will drop down so they can draw and be done. There will not be point creep there will be point leap. Fewer and fewer tags for moose will not help.
WY is smart, they are doing a great job of running a business. Smart moves but I do not think it is fair.
What's next? has anyone on the fence considered what WY will do next?
Besides raising app, point and tag fees they WILL cut preference point tags. They know the internet and magazines (to some extent) are tipping off hunters to realistic odds. Guys are NOT going to start spending, or continue spending hundreds of dollars a year for applying with the dream of waiting for the hundreds of guys ahead of them to die or quit applying and draw.
WY will cut the max points tags to 50% or 25%. No question about it.
Keep this in mind as you make your decisions.
Good luck,
DonV Oh