Wyoming Non Resident Preference Point Increase

[bz_711]

Simple supply and demand. Hate seeing it, but I understand. I'm just hopeful state DNR's use the money wisely for the longevity of the species...and not to supply wolves and ban furbearer seasons...

 

[N2TRKYS]

Only blame ourselves, too many 'grip and grin photos'.......
Quit whining and put the work in. If you want to be cheap, hunt somewhere else. Guys will spend $750 on a pack, $1200 on a bow, $1000 on clothing, $300 on boots, $2000 on binos and then complain about a $75 fee.

Not a great analogy, cause those cost aren’t the same as fee cost. Someone can’t resale their fees to someone, however, someone can resale those other items. Since it’s their wildlife that they’re so concerned with managing, they should have more skin in the game.

 

[Glendon Mullins]

I dont want to pay these exorbitated prices and I cant afford to, yet i still want to explore out west, once i burn through all the pp i have accumulated etc. I just may explore the west with a fishing pole in my hand vs a gun, seems cheaper

 

[826]

I dont want to pay these exorbitated prices and I cant afford to, yet i still want to explore out west, once i burn through all the pp i have accumulated etc. I just may explore the west with a fishing pole in my hand vs a gun, seems cheaper

Look on the bright side, if you have a fishing pole instead of a gun you'll be able to keep yourself safe in the Wilderness in Wyoming and go there without a Guide.

 

[LostArra]

The pp fee is just another way of putting off raising the cost of the actual tag

There is a difference.
When you spend the money on the tag regardless of the price, that means you are going hunting, which is the goal.

When you spend the same money over the years for a handful of points you've got......well, a number on your screen. They don't even send you flowers. No hunt and no promise of a hunt. Just a number. And they can change the rules about that number at any time.

 

[Steve O]

I dont want to pay these exorbitated prices and I cant afford to, yet i still want to explore out west, once i burn through all the pp i have accumulated etc. I just may explore the west with a fishing pole in my hand vs a gun, seems cheaper

I’m pretty sure my sheep grand slam is going to have a selfie of me and a live Rocky Mountain Bighorn taking up one of the spots…

 

[mt terry d]

There is a difference.
When you spend the money on the tag regardless of the price, that means you are going hunting, which is the goal.

When you spend the same money over the years for a handful of points you've got......well, a number on your screen. They don't even send you flowers. No hunt and no promise of a hunt. Just a number. And they can change the rules about that number at any time.

Just to clarify, i was quoting another post which comes up as if it was mine.
I used it to point out how $$$ is the primary concern of “our wildlife managers”
No matter
I agree with you, as is implied with my somewhat rhetorical question earlier about “what exactly does one receive for the PP fee?”
As you point out, a promise of nothing.
Only that you might be in a drawing someday. But they may change the game before that ever happens.
Hopium is a powerful drug and not for everyone
I’ll stick to cocaine as it guarantees results.

 

[Rich M]

Ok. What’s your thought now that you see the new prices.
I apply to a few.

I'm big on that we pay to play. Hunting is a luxury.

You are catching me on tail end of my western hunting. Been on 3 trips, 2 DIY and 1 guided (due to point creep wasting couple years of time).

Might have 1 more trip in the mix. Yes, will be collecting WY points til then. Will be maybe 6-7-8-9 points in. At this point I see it as a cost of doing business - no way would I be able to go in 3-4-5-6 years if I don't have the points. So, it is either get em or don't have the option.

Nothing wrong with wanting to go hunting. Just plan it out and do what you can.

 

[JFK]

“This increase is a way of preserving a way of life that we love,” Masterson said.

Completely on brand for Wyo to look to non residents to fund their way of life. Rugged individualism ends the split second the bill comes due and its non residents and the federal government that pick up the tab.