I agree with many posters that I am anticipating NR tags to be sold out before Aug 1 next year. I think there are ALOT of NR that did not get their tags this year, and they will be on the website Dec 1 making sure they can hunt next year.
That being said, I have purchased the extra NR tag 2 times, this year first thing Aug 1, because I drew a rifle cow tag and did not want to give up archery hunting, and 2 years ago when they discounted them significantly.
I think it will be a good thing if we sell out for a couple reasons. One being my situation this year. I would have never put in for the cow tag if I did not know I could get the second tag. The draw tags have to be purchased by July 31st, so you need to make a decision. I waited until the last minute to purchase my draw tag, making sure there were still enough NR tags left that I could get one Aug 1st. I am hoping that this will make some people think twice before putting in for some draws, increasing the chance of drawing. I know I will no longer put in for any elk draws because I will not give up archery hunting and not having that 2nd tag eliminates that.