The Point Banking thread has had some good info flowing through it and point averaging was mentioned in one post. Those familiar with WY, are aware that they use this method. For example, if a group of 4 has party members with 2, 4, 4 and 6 points, their group total is 16 points with an average of 4 points. They even extend the average out multiple decimal points so a group of 4 with 17 total points would have 4.25 points and trump anyone with 4 points.
Let's hear some thoughts on this subject. I'll start it off. It seems to me that a lot of guys would start having their non-hunting family members put in for points and then use them to jack up the average. Due to the cost of the NR licenses, when drawn, this would most likely be done more by CO residents than NR. But then again, the NR non-hunter could then turn their license back in for a refund - at least with the current set up. WY does not allow this.
I am sure that some people with a lot of points would use up their points and allow a family member or good friend with less points to jump in with them. This may have a slight affect on the draw odds for the low to mid point units. It also seems like it would encourage an even higher number of new applicants buying points and make it harder to draw the low point units because of the non-hunting "framily plan" applicants.
Geez, I am tempted to delete this post before I even post it but won't for the sake of getting valuable input. Just like point banking, point averaging is much more complicated than what may first come to mind - let's hear your thoughts.
Let's hear some thoughts on this subject. I'll start it off. It seems to me that a lot of guys would start having their non-hunting family members put in for points and then use them to jack up the average. Due to the cost of the NR licenses, when drawn, this would most likely be done more by CO residents than NR. But then again, the NR non-hunter could then turn their license back in for a refund - at least with the current set up. WY does not allow this.
I am sure that some people with a lot of points would use up their points and allow a family member or good friend with less points to jump in with them. This may have a slight affect on the draw odds for the low to mid point units. It also seems like it would encourage an even higher number of new applicants buying points and make it harder to draw the low point units because of the non-hunting "framily plan" applicants.
Geez, I am tempted to delete this post before I even post it but won't for the sake of getting valuable input. Just like point banking, point averaging is much more complicated than what may first come to mind - let's hear your thoughts.