As I have written in other places, the AZ G&F Dept is PROPOSING to change the bonus point cap for NR to a different allocation.
Right now, the cap is 10% for ALL hunts, except javelina and antlerless elk. Those are usually got by those NR's who have the max bonus points.
G&F is proposing that 5% of the tags go to those with the highest bonus points, while 5% be put into the GENERAL draw.
The idea is that NR's will then be able to get PREMIUM tags.
The Department and Commission are still seeking comment from the public, both resident and non-residents alike.
G&F says this is a result of NR's asking for the change.
Suggest you weigh in on this IF you're concerned.
Nothing is written in stone right now. The Commission could leave it as it is, change the percentages, etc. But something is probably gonna happen at the April meeting, one way or the other.
Send your letters to AZ G&F Department, 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, AZ 85086.
Don Martin