You had the tag in 2018, you swore the area off too much pressure. Said you would never be back. Since then they have only added permits.
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Spartan_Eric
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The crux of the matter is that for all the elk permits where they applied a “first choice” requirement in the regulations, none of them said “1st and only choice” – they all said “1st choice only” which is a very different requirement. The latter technically allows second/third choices to be made. The only published “first and only choice” requirement in the regulations is for the Antelope 900-20 permit (do a word search). So, if they meant it to be “first and only choice” for these elk permits, the screw up was really in the published regulations themselves.
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OpenCountry
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FWP Fixing Error In Drawing Process For Elk Permits | Montana FWP
After deer and elk permits were drawn Thursday, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks uncovered an error in the drawing process affecting less than three percent of applications across the state in 10 hunting districts
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UnrealFWP Fixing Error In Drawing Process For Elk Permits | Montana FWP
After deer and elk permits were drawn Thursday, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks uncovered an error in the drawing process affecting less than three percent of applications across the state in 10 hunting districts
Really nobody drew a permit if the system had multiple technological errors in the programming of the draw. All of the data sets would be skewed and incorrect, throwing off the whole system. It might feel like something is being taken away but it possibly should have never been 'awarded' anyway. Very tough situation, I can see both sides. I have to look at it as if the shoe were on the other foot, and I don't like either shoe. I would think it could have all been avoided with testing/reviewing before publicizing.
ErictheRed
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Much adieu about nothing...3%. Glad they owned up to it.FWP Fixing Error In Drawing Process For Elk Permits | Montana FWP
After deer and elk permits were drawn Thursday, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks uncovered an error in the drawing process affecting less than three percent of applications across the state in 10 hunting districts
huntandfly
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Lots of “trusted sources” claiming 8-10 pages worth of wild claims must be slightly less trusted now right?
Point Creep
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“The fairest solution to this error is to use my discretion to give all impacted hunters the shot at a permit they’re owed,” Director Worsech said.
huntandfly
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That’s right, as a NR I’m glad Hank realizes I’m owed a permit in Montana.
FIFY
You are. It’s a big deal
Labman
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So what if a 
put 799-21 for each of the 3 choices, was that app removed? They should make the application process “idiot proof” like they did the app, where people validated elk, deer, and bear tags back on March 1.
put 799-21 for each of the 3 choices, was that app removed? They should make the application process “idiot proof” like they did the app, where people validated elk, deer, and bear tags back on March 1.
Nameless Range
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FWP Fixing Error In Drawing Process For Elk Permits | Montana FWP
After deer and elk permits were drawn Thursday, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks uncovered an error in the drawing process affecting less than three percent of applications across the state in 10 hunting districts
fwp.mt.gov
“Under administrative rule, Director Worsech has the discretion to issue permits up to 10 percent above the quota. This 10 percent will be allocated in these second drawings.”
Something else to keep an eye on, The 454 program also allows for either sex landowner permits to be allocated at 10% above the quota too.
Death by dink and dunk
marshman
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Yes, my bad, thanks.
rogerthat
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Yup. Me too and my sources were spot on so @huntandfly can buzz off
Agreed
