Things are finally swinging in the right direction for Colorado residents. Progress has been made with the Res/NR license allocation although 75/25 is still not where is should be. Also discussions are now underway to address overcrowding in OTC elk units.
Two remaining topics that I feel need addressed are the Secondary Draw and the Re-Issue Process that follows it. I’d like to hear from you guys as to how these two programs could be improved. I’ll start things off - some of my thoughts are below. I will add that I expect I’ll change my mind a bit as comments/ideas are posted.
Secondary Draw
I think we should go back to a Leftover Draw which would consist of licenses not issued during the initial draw. It would not include the licenses that were surrendered during the Surrender Period.
Youth would receive preference in the Leftover Draw.
Weekly Re-Issued Licenses
Licenses from the Surrender Period and licenses turned in after that would go into the Weekly Re-issue list.
Go back to some form of randomized populating of the list instead of the current 11:00 am countdown. It could be Tuesday through Friday or maybe just 2 days a week?
Residents receive priority. Not sure how to do this. Maybe by time like the first hour after posting is open to residents only.
Questions to Ponder on Re-issues
If licenses were to be introduced to the list randomly, should there even be a list showing which licenses will be available that day or week?
Should you have to use your points if you get a re-issued tag for a male animal? If so, how do you do this when different people have different amounts of points?
Looking forward to reading your thoughts on these topics. Let’s keep it civil and on track. Thanks!
Two remaining topics that I feel need addressed are the Secondary Draw and the Re-Issue Process that follows it. I’d like to hear from you guys as to how these two programs could be improved. I’ll start things off - some of my thoughts are below. I will add that I expect I’ll change my mind a bit as comments/ideas are posted.
Secondary Draw
I think we should go back to a Leftover Draw which would consist of licenses not issued during the initial draw. It would not include the licenses that were surrendered during the Surrender Period.
Youth would receive preference in the Leftover Draw.
Weekly Re-Issued Licenses
Licenses from the Surrender Period and licenses turned in after that would go into the Weekly Re-issue list.
Go back to some form of randomized populating of the list instead of the current 11:00 am countdown. It could be Tuesday through Friday or maybe just 2 days a week?
Residents receive priority. Not sure how to do this. Maybe by time like the first hour after posting is open to residents only.
Questions to Ponder on Re-issues
If licenses were to be introduced to the list randomly, should there even be a list showing which licenses will be available that day or week?
Should you have to use your points if you get a re-issued tag for a male animal? If so, how do you do this when different people have different amounts of points?
Looking forward to reading your thoughts on these topics. Let’s keep it civil and on track. Thanks!