[sheepguide]

You don't think people just put in because its cheap?

Look at the piles of guys that flood these forums each fall because they have absolutely no clue about draws they put in for. The areas they applied, the animals they applied for and where to even start to have a successful hunt. They threw a whole mitt full of draws in and have gotten drawn for something they didn't really care to hunt or they would have at least researched it a little. How many of these tags go unused each year?

There are hundreds of guys that put in for every draw they can just for the simple fact that its only $3/draw so it is no big deal if they dont know or dont use the tag. If it cost people a bit they would apply a bit more effort into their draw selection and would be a bit more hesitant to just flood the system with draws they could care less about. If it doesnt work out they dont care. if they dont go and dont get a tag they are out under $3 and if they buy the tag and its not used or what ever they are out $40 total. So whats to deter this type of stuff? Shutting out NR hunters?????

Do you think over 9000 people would apply for 438 sheep if the price wasnt $3? Only 2200 people by a sheep tag each year but 9000+ put in for the draw? Its because its cheap oppertunity at a coveted tag and and they can put in everyone they know to up a groups odds of getting a tag. Where else in the world can you apply for a coveted rut draw tag for $3? Its retarded!!!!

Over loaded draws are the issue and eliminating the NR hunters is only a small fix that is the main push as resident hunters want more more more but dont you dare restrict or affect them or their draws.

The only way there will be any worthy improvment residents must own up that they are some if not most of the issue. And as long as they argue to changes towards them nothing will ever be accomplished.