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This is a proposal from Idaho State Bowhunters.
Just for the record, I am not in favor of the proposal.
Idaho State Bowhunters proposal on 2nd chance draw process.
With the current draw system in Idaho, the first draw has a lengthy draw application period followed by a several weeks wait for results. Once results are available, successful draw applicants have until August 1st to purchase their tags. Each application costs $6.25 per species for residents and $14.75 for non-residents.
After the August 1st deadline, all unclaimed tags go into a second drawing with a 5-day application period followed by another 7-10 day wait for results. Many sportsmen find themselves paying the application fee twice to apply for the same tag. And frustratingly, often the tag they wanted goes to another person who applied in the second draw because they didn't draw their first preferred tag.
Sportsmen who applied for once in a lifetime hunts (OIL) such as moose, sheep and goat are also eligible to apply in the second draw. Vendors often find themselves stuck with long lines on the last day to apply. Second draw odds are generally very poor due to a lesser amount of available tags and more applicants. In addition, due to the 2nd application period and the wait for results, many of the hunts have already started before a successful applicant can even purchase their draw tag. All of these issues cause a frustrating situation and a high number of complaints from Idaho sportsmen.
While we all appreciate the opportunities for controlled hunts, the second draw odds are significantly diminished. Removing the second draw and the OIL tag applicants reverts the drawing process back to the original people who wanted the hunt in the first place. Second chance drawings did not happen until around 2004.
This proposal is to change the 2nd drawing process, to streamline results, and will add time to prepare for hunts that start earlier in the year.
While doing the original draw, alternates will also be drawn. By drawing alternates, 20% of the original tags, in the first draw would put people who put in for the first draw originally, in line for the unclaimed tags. Once the tags go unclaimed, it would only take a day or two to put the alternates into the system. If the applicant has put in for a second choice hunt; if the hunt is a limited draw then they would keep the tag they drew the first round (if drawn), if they put in for an unlimited draw, then they would have the option of choosing the tag they prefer. If they pick the unlimited hunt the limited tag would go unused for that year. This would allow them to receive a tag and they would then know they have the hunt by early August.
For tags that go undersubscribed, not as many people put in for them as there is number of tags. , those tags would go on sale August 15th over the counter.
There would be no lengthy application period and no delay to verify eligibility because, eligibility would be determined in the first draw, allowing sportsmen to plan accordingly for their hunt. Alternate draw results could potentially be available within a few days rather than weeks.
Earlier results would also allow ample time for IDFG to send out postcards to sportsmen who are successful in drawing a tags an alternate. Second chance draw fees would be eliminated due to people only applying once for a tag.
As an example, within 24 hours after the Aug 1 deadline, IDFG will announce what tags have been made available to the alternates.
After the initial public notification, the tags will be uploaded to the system for the public to find out if they have been selected or not selected. If the sportsman is selected, they have the option to purchase or opt out of the tag.
If the sportsman does select the tag, they will have the ability to purchase it online or at a vender. If the sportsman does not select the tag, then the tag is considered a lost and will not be redrawn for a third time.
We Believe this would be a fair and expedited system that would benefit everyone involved.
Just for the record, I am not in favor of the proposal.
Idaho State Bowhunters proposal on 2nd chance draw process.
With the current draw system in Idaho, the first draw has a lengthy draw application period followed by a several weeks wait for results. Once results are available, successful draw applicants have until August 1st to purchase their tags. Each application costs $6.25 per species for residents and $14.75 for non-residents.
After the August 1st deadline, all unclaimed tags go into a second drawing with a 5-day application period followed by another 7-10 day wait for results. Many sportsmen find themselves paying the application fee twice to apply for the same tag. And frustratingly, often the tag they wanted goes to another person who applied in the second draw because they didn't draw their first preferred tag.
Sportsmen who applied for once in a lifetime hunts (OIL) such as moose, sheep and goat are also eligible to apply in the second draw. Vendors often find themselves stuck with long lines on the last day to apply. Second draw odds are generally very poor due to a lesser amount of available tags and more applicants. In addition, due to the 2nd application period and the wait for results, many of the hunts have already started before a successful applicant can even purchase their draw tag. All of these issues cause a frustrating situation and a high number of complaints from Idaho sportsmen.
While we all appreciate the opportunities for controlled hunts, the second draw odds are significantly diminished. Removing the second draw and the OIL tag applicants reverts the drawing process back to the original people who wanted the hunt in the first place. Second chance drawings did not happen until around 2004.
This proposal is to change the 2nd drawing process, to streamline results, and will add time to prepare for hunts that start earlier in the year.
While doing the original draw, alternates will also be drawn. By drawing alternates, 20% of the original tags, in the first draw would put people who put in for the first draw originally, in line for the unclaimed tags. Once the tags go unclaimed, it would only take a day or two to put the alternates into the system. If the applicant has put in for a second choice hunt; if the hunt is a limited draw then they would keep the tag they drew the first round (if drawn), if they put in for an unlimited draw, then they would have the option of choosing the tag they prefer. If they pick the unlimited hunt the limited tag would go unused for that year. This would allow them to receive a tag and they would then know they have the hunt by early August.
For tags that go undersubscribed, not as many people put in for them as there is number of tags. , those tags would go on sale August 15th over the counter.
There would be no lengthy application period and no delay to verify eligibility because, eligibility would be determined in the first draw, allowing sportsmen to plan accordingly for their hunt. Alternate draw results could potentially be available within a few days rather than weeks.
Earlier results would also allow ample time for IDFG to send out postcards to sportsmen who are successful in drawing a tags an alternate. Second chance draw fees would be eliminated due to people only applying once for a tag.
As an example, within 24 hours after the Aug 1 deadline, IDFG will announce what tags have been made available to the alternates.
After the initial public notification, the tags will be uploaded to the system for the public to find out if they have been selected or not selected. If the sportsman is selected, they have the option to purchase or opt out of the tag.
If the sportsman does select the tag, they will have the ability to purchase it online or at a vender. If the sportsman does not select the tag, then the tag is considered a lost and will not be redrawn for a third time.
We Believe this would be a fair and expedited system that would benefit everyone involved.
