I wonder why the Wyoming G&F doesn't have the super tag winners posted on their website? I for one, would like to know who drew what tag. From what I've read, the G&F took in almost $700,000.00 for daily operations. I think they owe us some information.
Super tag results
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Colorado Cowboy
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If this is true, them it really ticks me off that they don't GIVE the winners their tags instead of making everyone pay for them. When I looked at the list, I noticed that a large percentage of the winners were Wyoming residents (almost 1/2), so no big impact from lost NR $$$
I guess as long as this situation stays this way, I won't be entering.
Don K
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Man oh man, somebody always has to bitch about something! They designed it to be a money maker to get needed funds into the strapped G&F budget. They were upfront that the winners would have to buy their tags, so why raise such a fit?! They're not forcing anyone to buy tickets and they were up front with the money raised so what else would you like to know?If this is true, them it really ticks me off that they don't GIVE the winners their tags instead of making everyone pay for them. When I looked at the list, I noticed that a large percentage of the winners were Wyoming residents (almost 1/2), so no big impact from lost NR $$$
Colorado Cowboy
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First of all Pard, I'm entitled to my opinion (like you are) and know I am not alone with it. If Wyoming would have used a little marketing research, I'll bet they would find that they could have sold a lot more tickets if the buyer would NOT have to pay for the tag. Lots of organizations hold fund raising raffles and the winners get their prize with no strings attached. Yes it was stated in advance that the winners would have to pay, but I don't have to like it. That's why I didn't buy a ticket and won't in the future if the situation stays the same, one less entry, better odds for those that do buy one...
swampokie
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I agree 100% with the cowboy. Its not like it would be out of the realm of possibilities to do this. In the long run everyone would come out even if not ahead and it would serve all sportsmen more of an even share of the pie.
Colorado Cowboy
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I just ran some numbers. Even with the Trifecta tag picking the 3 most expensive NR tags (Sheep@$2252, Goat@$2152,Bison@$2502), the amount it would have cost WF&G would be $9,199.00 with the mix of R & NR tags drawn this year. 1000 additional tags at $10.00 would cover this. ( would have bought 10 of them).
Just sayin.......
HuskyMusky
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Imagine if you could draw a tag then raffle it off yourself... lottery or highest bidder
and agreed if they took in $700k then next year that tag better be free! otherwise this non-res won't be entering.
maybe if NR united and a court determined that a tag that was drawn is property of the drawer and therefore their property to do with... imagine that!
and agreed if they took in $700k then next year that tag better be free! otherwise this non-res won't be entering.
maybe if NR united and a court determined that a tag that was drawn is property of the drawer and therefore their property to do with... imagine that!
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OregonJim
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I'd be very interested to see the break down NR to Res for purchases. I would have also sprang for a fair amount of tickets if the fee were included for the winner. I didn't purchase any this year because I didn't have room to include it in the hunting budget. Wy F&G was up front with the fact that this was a raffle "just to win the right to purchase". I firmly believe they would make more money if they included the tag fee for the winner. Will I purchase in the future if they leave it the same? Maybe
Will I purchase in the future if they change it? Absolutely
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I understand what everyone is saying and, sure, everyone can have an opinion. My point is that they ran it the way they wanted to by telling everyone up front the tag would have to be purchased and didn't force anyone to buy tickets, so why gripe, moan and groan about the way they did it! It could be that in order to do what you guys are talking about that they would have not been able to get it approved and off the ground, so rather than risk that they went this way with it. Yes, I agree that they probably could get a lot more NR support for it if it's a straight up raffle without having to pay the high NR tag fess. However, the way they did it is pretty dang good when a guy that won can hunt anywhere, with a few exceptions, through every season for the particular animal he put in for.