WTA tags (permit application services)

[Elkangle]

No idea if this is in the wrong location but am looking for pros and cons of using a tags service like WTA tags for special permits .

Anybody use them ?? Other companys providing similar services??


Thanks

 

[Bulldawg]

Pro:
They handle the application and make sure that you make the deadline, you don't have to worry about figuring out the website and application requirements of each states website

Con:
Cost more money to get a tag, could be a couple hundred bucks extra for a tag

 

[Elkangle]

Hey thanks for the fast reply, so each tag you draw could be an extra couple hundred ?? Not each application??

I sent an email on costs but have yet to receive anything back

 

[realunlucky]

I know epic outdoors will do this for thier customers I believe they have a flat fee depending on the number of applications. I don't use thier application service just for draw consultation and strategy.

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[Bulldawg]

Potentially, you have to pay a fee for every application they put in for you and it's not consistent. So you could end up with tags but be paying a whole bunch in fee's to them

Hey thanks for the fast reply, so each tag you draw could be an extra couple hundred ?? Not each application??

I sent an email on costs but have yet to receive anything back

 

[Fitzwho]

If you go to their website they have an online fillable sheet.

What they do is fill out your apps for you, either directed at the units you wish or they will choose units based on the bio they ask you to fill out.

The big thing WTA does that none of the other guys do to my knowledge is that they front the tag fees for you, but charge you for any nonrefundable fees and licenses, plus a per species fee based on whatever the tag fee is. For example for them to apply you in NM for elk your fee is about $88 plus a license (none of which is refundable to you) -versus a NM bighorn sheep will cost you something like $213 plus the license ($772 tag vs $3300 tag).

Since they float the tag fee, if/when you draw you pay WTA back the tag fee as well.

They’ll apply you in any state, even those without the requirement to float tag fees. I only use them to apply in New Mexico (drawn tags there 3 years in a row using them). I try to have my applications planned/budgeted out prior to this time of year, so depending on cash flow I can change what I apply for in states that require floating fees (Wyoming, Montana, New Mexico). It’s cheaper to apply yourself in states like AZ, UT, CO, NV, SD, KS, etc.