Some people hunt harder than others and "game" the system."Why would/should Idaho still offer this purchasing method for an NR tag???"
Because some people get an advantage over others and can game the process.
You'll see me in line next year if nothing changes...can't beat'em, join'em!Some people hunt harder than others and "game" the system.
Life is not fair.
I know I'd do some pretty dirty stuff to get one of my top tag choicesWatch the movie "Kingpin".
That's all I can say.
Not the same thing. There are no systemic issues that prevent people from hunting hard and being successful.Some people hunt harder than others and "game" the system.
Life is not fair.
Like has been stated multiple times, if it’s about more money IDFG would go to a draw.Not saying Idahoans are intending for you to get so frustrated with the Nonresident online tag system that you book a plane ticket, stay overnight, rent a car, and buy some meals, but they certainly aren’t opposed to taking more of your money.
I can’t see a politician winning reelection that stifles tourism dollars.
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Utah has a cap on their OTC elk tags. They still allow for in person.The states that allow in-person purchase of NR licenses (with the exception of ID) are selling unlimited OTC or leftover tags that have made it through a couple of draws. They are not selling high demand nor limited tags. "Why not??", you may ask yourself. It's because it can't work in a fair and efficient manner.
Quality gear and the ability to take time from work to hunt play a huge role in one's ability to hunt hard and be successful.Not the same thing. There are no systemic issues that prevent people from hunting hard and being successful.
Some people get a little gratuity for standing in line and buying a tag for their nonres hunting partners, and some outfitters are buying tags for their clients. Other than that, there isn't much that can be done. Each tag is issued to a specific individual and cannot be transferred.I wonder how many people are reselling these nonresident tags for profit? Either by charging money to stand in line or by selling hunts connected to the tag.
Judging by this thread it must be quite a few, and they are very protective of it.
So then maybe when NR shows up to buy in person, they are then given a number, and can wait with the restSome people hunt harder than others and "game" the system.
Life is not fair.
That's exactly what happened at the place I purchased from.So then maybe when NR shows up to buy in person, they are then given a number, and can wait with the rest
When outfitters are charging $3-4k for a “drop camp” when all you’re really getting is a tag, might as well pay some poor Idaho resident a couple bucks to stand in line.I wonder how many people are reselling these nonresident tags for profit? Either by charging money to stand in line or by selling hunts connected to the tag.
Judging by this thread it must be quite a few, and they are very protective of it.
X2That's exactly what happened at the place I purchased from.
The pool of numbers that online purchasers? I doubt that...I meant essentially no matter if in person or online, everyone is given a number from the same pool of numbers, that would level the fieldThat's exactly what happened at the place I purchased from.
Like has been stated multiple times, if it’s about more money IDFG would go to a draw.