Easy. During the previous system if you had 20 points and I had 19 both non res and we both applied for 23N archery I have zero chance of drawing it. That's why I call it a preference point system. If the non res % of tags aren't drawn during the bonus pass "should be called preference pass" then bonus points are taken into account.
What if your boss came to you tomorrow and said oh by the way, you are getting a 50% pay cut. We know we had a deal with you and you are going to have to still put in the same effort for less results, but things change, don't be mad bro.
In either system, if I have 20 and you have 19, you have zero chance of drawing in the points round. In the 1-2 Pass round, the only difference in a BP system is I have 1 more chance at a low number than you. You could draw with zero points. Same for a PP system.
Again, I agree that I'd rather not see changes. However, our perspectives are different. As a relative newcomer, I EXPECT changes. That's part of why I'm on this forum--to pick up rumors and early warnings of possible changes. I intentionally stopped at the Eastman's booth at the sportsman's show in Portland last year and visited with Ike about rumors of change in Wyoming. Funny how we complain about point creep and then complain when they do something about it.
Zim - I tend to disagree that NR will get less than 10% of the tags. Since the random draw is a "bonus point" system and NR's typically have more bonus points... i find it almost impossible to believe the NR's wont draw 5% of the remaining tags. From a statistics perspective, it would almost be impossible.
Obviously I'm joking and trying to lighten the mood. Point creep is going to get very bad now. When people see the true odds (if they release the NR odds separately) I think we will all be surprised how low they really are for such a high cost.Then I have the choice to quit or keep working there. I took a pay cut this year to keep working. Did I like it? Nope but I also didn't get on every social media page and tell everyone that would listen to me whine. "not saying everybody is whining that has high points"What if your boss came to you tomorrow and said oh by the way, you are getting a 50% pay cut. We know we had a deal with you and you are going to have to still put in the same effort for less results, but things change, don't be mad bro.
No in a true bonus point system like NV and WA have then everyone has a shot. At a modified bonus point system like AZ has had in place for years I have zero chance at a tag in unit 23n if any other non res applies with one more point then I have. Preference is givin to the highest point holders. Hence a preference point system. When 99%+ of the good tags get drawn in the bonus pass it turned the system from a bonus to preference system.
That's actually an option worth considering.Just move to AZ for 6 months buy the lifetime license then move back home and enjoy resident odds for life!
This has been kicked around on several forums and I've read. Several opinions. Nobody will know until we go through a couple draws, because of the R/NR breakdown. But I don't see any way this will INCREASE the number of tags NR draw. And if they can't increase, there's only one other way to go. Time will tell.
Is the $5 point saver option that allows you to turn in your tag and keep points plus gain 1 for that year also true? It's not in the antelope/elk regs but I've heard it will be implemented this year too.
