At some point in the near future, 3-6 years they will, and when they do they'll be in line with what other states currently sell their NR licenses for.If the NR price increases are passed, I sure will be rethinking my Wyoming hunting in the future.
At first glance, the math didn't pass the eye test.I am not sure Wyoming could afford to reduce non-resident licenses to 10%. If they do they will see a huge loss in revenue. They will also see a complete loss of point sales. I spent $124.00 for points this year as I am sure thousands of non-residents did. That is a lot of free money for the wildlife agency. I would expect a massive increase in resident license and tag fees. The money has to come from somewhere.
I'm in that boat with 12 points for deer and elk. I've applied for elk for the last several years, just haven't drawn it yet. I haven't tried for a deer tag yet but I buy points for when I can narrow down a good place and have the time to do it. It's hard to do much scouting in Wyoming when you live in Alaska.The kicker is how many people who have just been buying points waiting for the perfect year. It really messes with projected odds when 50 new people with very high or max points decide to cash in on lesser units. But, they are a long ways in so they will pay the prices.
I agree. WY doesn't have enough residents to purchase all the tags. Even if they did, they are sold so cheap the coffers would still be nearly empty. They are crying for money now, it'll only get worse.I am not sure Wyoming could afford to reduce non-resident licenses to 10%. If they do they will see a huge loss in revenue. They will also see a complete loss of point sales. I spent $124.00 for points this year as I am sure thousands of non-residents did. That is a lot of free money for the wildlife agency. I would expect a massive increase in resident license and tag fees. The money has to come from somewhere.
I don't follow what you are saying. Are referencing point sales or the $124.00 I spent ($31 antelope, $41 deer, $52 elk).At first glance, the math didn't pass the eye test.