To the best of my knowledge, (I am an NR) residents were able to purchase "leftover" NR tags AFTER the NR application period. (I think there was a published date after which residents could purchase those remaining NR tags)Lots of focus on drawing for non residents. How is that supposed to work for the residents. The residents have been able to purchase non resident tags. Do they now have to enter the same drawing as those who won't drive to Idaho to get a tag?
Nice resident option for many years. But in today's landscape (NR caps and demand) that option is history (unless you want to hike pretty landscape loaded with wolf poop).