WYO PP Bill (SF085)
- Thread starter ihuntelk
- Start date
Here is my version of reality:
Neither system is going to increase the number of tags, so on the average, your chances of drawing are the same. The preference point system provides predictability (I know when I am likely to draw, so I can plan my vacation).
It also favors the prepared. If you plan ahead, save money (or points), vote for preference points. If you cannot be bothered to send in the application on years that you will not draw, vote for the random draw.
Ants for preference points, grasshoppers for the random draw.
Neither system is going to increase the number of tags, so on the average, your chances of drawing are the same. The preference point system provides predictability (I know when I am likely to draw, so I can plan my vacation).
It also favors the prepared. If you plan ahead, save money (or points), vote for preference points. If you cannot be bothered to send in the application on years that you will not draw, vote for the random draw.
Ants for preference points, grasshoppers for the random draw.
Though I'm not, if I were a resident of WY I'd be against this and against any waiting period for applying. A purely random draw every year is as fair as fair gets IMO.
Though I play the game by putting in for multiple states, the bonus/preference point games are tiresome...
Though I play the game by putting in for multiple states, the bonus/preference point games are tiresome...
ihuntelk
Member
I don't mind the PP/Bonus point game in the states I'm a Non-Res. I lik to "plan my vacation" around those hunts in other states. I don't want to plan my vacation around PP's in my home state. This Grasshopper wants the same opportunity as every other tax paying citizen in this great state.
-Cade
www.HuntForeverWest.com
-Cade
www.HuntForeverWest.com
Thanks for the heads up guys. I sent a letter of to our local senator, he hasn't responded yet. I agree with the others on this site that think the current system, although not perfect is way more fair than a preference point system. Our resident point system that is in place for trophy game works great if you started at the very begining, but if you missed the first year you basically don't have a chance.
...and this Grasshopper wants the same opportunity as every other 'major' funder of the WY F&G.
Now if they'd just do something about that pesky NR restriction on wilderness areas...
BuzzH
Well-known member
I think the even more pressing issue than the NR wilderness restriction is the Landowner licenses.
That really needs to be revisited. I dont think a landowner license should be valid on public lands, only private. There also needs to be a limit of no more than 1-2 per hunting unit. Landoowner tags should be applied for, preference points should have to be purchased, etc.
Time for the free ride to end.
That really needs to be revisited. I dont think a landowner license should be valid on public lands, only private. There also needs to be a limit of no more than 1-2 per hunting unit. Landoowner tags should be applied for, preference points should have to be purchased, etc.
Time for the free ride to end.
DING DING! Winner of a chicken dinner! You don't need a crystal ball. Look at CO for your future if resident PP's becomes the law of the land.
Last edited:
Maybe more pressing to a Resident...
BuzzH
Well-known member
Cut a bunch of landowner tags and both R's and NR's improve their draw odds.
Maybe more pressing to a Resident...
Why? Under current rules, landowners can receive 100% of the tags issued in a unit. That hurts residents and non-residents. Non-resident allocations are calculated after landowner tags are removed from the total allocation.
Toadslayer
Member
How long do we have to oppose these bills? Deadline?
BuzzH
Well-known member
Not long, they were heard in Committee a couple weeks ago. Just a couple guys testifying in Committee, which is pretty fuggin' pathetic considering the number of hunters in Wyoming.
I'd send something now on the PP bill if you're going to, make sure you know who your reps are.
I'd send something now on the PP bill if you're going to, make sure you know who your reps are.
Toadslayer
Member
I have the right reps, will do.
BuzzH
Well-known member
...who says they didnt?
The asshats in the Senate/House are good at not reading emails and listening to phone messages...returning a call is completely out of the question.
The asshats in the Senate/House are good at not reading emails and listening to phone messages...returning a call is completely out of the question.
My guess is you were one of a very few who did anything to try and stop the NR point system. Thanks for trying though
mdunc8
Well-known member
I kinda like the NR point system for deer, antelope, and elk as it allows me plan my hunts better. However, it has and will prevent me from ever worrying about sheep, moose, and goats.
