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Originally posted by kae006 View PostJust to be clear, your argument is that "every other state" besides Texas required out of state hunters to purchase a hunting license prior to submitting an application for draw tags?
That changes everything. It will make non residents pony up $300 + and residents add the cost of a hunting license at the time of applying. Since none of the draws occur before Aug. 15 the additional fee will purchase the license for the year only if drawn.
Makes great sense to me. That will actually start making everyones accrued points actually have value, and show progress towards specific hunts.
Thanks to the OP and Mr. Public for driving this
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Originally posted by T-roy66 View PostWhy not add a fee for out of state applicants to participate in the Texas draw program, or a higher price to purchase the permit once drawn. I do agree that with your philosophy that out of state people need to pay more.
Originally posted by bowhuntntxn View PostI think the stronger argument is that several other states add the cost of the license and permits to the draw fees on the front end, and refund all but processing fees if the hunter is not drawn....
Makes great sense to me. That will actually start making everyones accrued points actually have value, and show progress towards specific hunts.
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Originally posted by diamond10x View Post#3 only allow up to 10% of draw permits awarded to NR hunters. Other states do it so why shouldn’t Texas
Honestly if they raised application prices or only allowed one app per category and required a license prior to applying it would knock down the ridiculous odds a bit.
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Originally posted by texastrouthunte View PostI agree, the only aspect I can think of is that the draw typically comes out in July but license sales for the upcoming year do not go on sale till September. Maybe license sales could happen sooner?
New licenses go on sale August 15th.
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NEED YOUR SUPPORT - Public Hunting Program Changes
Originally posted by diamond10x View Post#3 only allow up to 10% of draw permits awarded to NR hunters. Other states do it so why shouldn’t Texas
Honestly if they raised application prices or only allowed one app per category and required a license prior to applying it would knock down the ridiculous odds a bit.
I understand that. However, that is not the changes we are seeking at this time.
We must know the percentage of non resident (NR)applicants first, prior to advocating for a 90/10.
If the percentage of NR is less than 10%, let’s say 2%.
We certainly would not want to allocate 10% of permits for NR. That would be counterproductive for this movement.
Now, with the recent broadcasting of some premier destinations within the Texas public draw hunt opportunities, on large platforms such as YouTube, one can expect that the number of NR applications will increase, possibly tremendously increase for some of these particular draw hunts.
I personally feel advocating for a 90/10 at this time is likely not necessary. However, it is difficult to predict the amount of time or years it could take to see TPWD make adjustments as such.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkLast edited by Mr. Public; 01-22-2023, 11:40 AM.
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Originally posted by bowhuntntxn View PostI think the stronger argument is that several other states add the cost of the license and permits to the draw fees on the front end, and refund all but processing fees if the hunter is not drawn.
That changes everything. It will make non residents pony up $300 + and residents add the cost of a hunting license at the time of applying. Since none of the draws occur before Aug. 15 the additional fee will purchase the license for the year only if drawn.
Makes great sense to me. That will actually start making everyones accrued points actually have value, and show progress towards specific hunts.
Thanks to the OP and Mr. Public for driving thisLast edited by chehunt; 01-22-2023, 12:14 PM.
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