Why not use a square function? Seems like that would be more fair.
No, it isn’t fair. But I don’t think it can be. Fair to the high preference point folk isn’t fair to the first timers and vice versa. Truly “luck of the draw” in OK. It’s always fun putting in and being hopeful though.
And I meant to mention this earlier, but if anyone drew a Cimarron county antelope tag and needs help with some landowner contacts, send me a pm
Im not entirely sure what you mean by square function, but my assumption is that the number of people with 20ish+ preference points is greater than the number of tags available in any given year.
It would square your odds based on the number of years you’ve applied:
2 year applicant (4 preference points)
10 year applicant (100 points)
25 year applicant (625 points)
It would still be a lottery system and they could cap numbers drawn just as they do now. Your likelihood of being drawn is exponentially higher if you’re a seasoned applicant.
As much as I dislike the idea of a “never been an OK citizen” getting an elk tag before me, I do like the fact that out of staters have to commit to buying a nonresident license before even applying. So atleast they pay for the privilege and That has to generate a decent amount of profit for the department.
But as you said, I do wish the once in a lifetime hunts were OK resident only.
Understood. I just think there are too few elk tags and far too many applicants for there to be any truly fair allotment system. Someone will always be left in the cold.
Just because the system can’t be perfect, doesn’t mean it can’t be better.
And it’s getting damned chilly.
There was a guy in the NE part of OK that would guarantee you a draw. You would pay him a fee for this of course. Upon him informing you of your successful application he would collect a second fee. C'mon boys, you know this has to be worth it! Now the state lets you buy preference points, a similar system that involves extra money collecting, right? This guy's system was a bit more guaranteed for a bit more cash. Your gonna have to play to pay for this kind of treatment. He would escort you by vehicle to your hunt location before sunrise. Direct you to the best likely location and send you on your way with plenty of time before shooting light. This is exactly how most participants remembered it. As you would start working your way down from ridge to ravine the light would just begin to to peak over your shoulder lighting up 'Your Draw'. Shortly after the sun warmed your back you'd pursue your quarry or perhaps even fire a round at your trophy to break the heavenly bliss of nature and interrupt the silence with a thunderous roll. Moments later you might be privileged to meet the land owner or eventually even be graced by the presence of a game ranger. Do any of you remember the guy that ran these 'Draw Hunts'? Seems like it was 5 -8 years ago.
What part of NE Oklahoma?
