Bullshot
Well-known member
There are a lot of questions from new hunters regarding whether this or that draw or points system is “worth it.” Actually, a lot if veteran hunters ask the same. Some people want to put in for one state/species. Some a few. Some put in for everything. Nobody likes to waste money though.
Even though the past couple years I’ve been lucky to have a bit bigger application budget. I’ve tried to get savvier on where to send my dollars, hoping to get more bang for the buck. This helps when comparing between potential choices and helps weed out lesser options. Pretty simply, I compare the “Cost per 1% Chance”. The math can get messy if you don’t correctly account for ALL nonrefundable fees, including base licences, stamps, CC fees and up-charges like “special” fees. You also need good data providing the ability to calculate odds. The results can be eye-popping, and are all over the map. But it does help clear the noise between different options, particularly with all the various (and often expensive) raffles out there.
Does anybody else use a similar strategy to help compare “apples to apples”?
Even though the past couple years I’ve been lucky to have a bit bigger application budget. I’ve tried to get savvier on where to send my dollars, hoping to get more bang for the buck. This helps when comparing between potential choices and helps weed out lesser options. Pretty simply, I compare the “Cost per 1% Chance”. The math can get messy if you don’t correctly account for ALL nonrefundable fees, including base licences, stamps, CC fees and up-charges like “special” fees. You also need good data providing the ability to calculate odds. The results can be eye-popping, and are all over the map. But it does help clear the noise between different options, particularly with all the various (and often expensive) raffles out there.
Does anybody else use a similar strategy to help compare “apples to apples”?
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