ElmerFudd, I don't disagree with you that Oregon's NR quota is small, but I will participate every year because the number of tags available to me and the number of states where I can apply are finite and scarce. By opting not to participate in Oregon's draw I am not proving anything, as those draws will always be subscribed enough to guarantee distribution. It costs a lot of money, but I save my money for hunting tags instead of buying anything I don't really need.
> It's that or more everywhere else and I'm sure many of you go out of state. What if >they were as stingy as OR??? You wouldn't be doing much nonresident hunting, >that'sa for sure!
You're right, but I'm not doing any NR hunting as it stands. I've been applying for 6-11 years (11 in OR) in nine states and have yet to draw a decent tag. But it's all a numbers game. Oregon might have smaller tag allotments, but I think they also have less applicants per tag. They raise the price, some people exit the game. I stay in and it costs me a little bit more money, but theoretically I'll get to hunt more often.
