WY 2004 Big Game Booklets Out. Approximate 20%

[spectr17]

2004 HUNTING SEASON BEGINS

WGFD

11/14/03

CHEYENNE - In a way, the 2004 hunting season has started. Over 85,000 2004 Big Game Application Booklets have been mailed to the nonresidents who applied for Wyoming big game licenses last year.

In previous years, the G&F mailed booklets to all nonresidents who applied in the last two years. The mailing was scaled back to reduce costs, said Tom Rowe, G&F License Draw manager.

"We want to get booklets to all prospective hunters, so if you didn't apply last year but would like to hunt in 2004 just contact us," he said.

Prospective nonresident hunters should contact (307) 777-4600, http://gf.state.wy.us/wildlife/application...chure/index.asp
or WGFD, 5400 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82006.

Resident hunters can pick up application booklets at license agents and G&F offices.
The biggest change hunters will find in the 2004 booklet is an approximate 20 percent increase in most license prices.

 

[wmidbrook]

I suppose AZ v. USO has our great Elk States running scared to build their coffers to hire the likes of a F. Lee Bailey or a Johnny Cochran~!

Seriously, all spin aside, must we non-residents bear the brunt of all these elk state budget woes!!!

 

[Patrick]

The total increase nonresident revenue is more like 33%. The price of the tags increased by 20% but they also increased the percentage of tags allocated to the nonresident special draw.

What that means is once again nonresidents shoulder a larger percentage of the total revenue increase. Despite the G&F's spin that both residents and nonresidents fees are increasing by 20%. When looking at total revenue increase it more like 80% of additional revenue is from nonresidents and 20% of additional revenue is from residents. 20% increase in a $45 dollar elk tag doesn’t stack up to a 20% increase in an $800 nonresident elk tag.

At the same time the increase in the percentage of tags allocated to the nonresident special draw make its tougher for nonresidents that are not willing to fork over the extra cost for special tag to draw. We now have to pay more for fewer tags and lower odds or drawing.

 

[DAWG]

For elk, the % split between special and regular tags did not change at 40:60, but for deer and antelope, it went from 20:80 to 40:60. I bet draw odds do get noticablly better for the high dollar tags and worse for the regular ones in all cases, especially in this first shock year. I do not know what to do.....AUGGHHH!!!

 

[COHunter]

I thought all the hardcore conservative Republicans would like the increase, because the market sets the rate ???? Pure capitolism.
The D.O.W. offers a product at a rate people are will to pay for.

You guys dont want some Socialistic price controls......do you ?

Sorry I couldn't resist

:big grin santa hat: , I'm just trying to start trouble