Washington Points Game

[406LIFE]

...anyone in on this?

NR Application fee: $110 (nonrefundable) plus license if you draw.

I didn't read deep enough to see if its PP or BP.

I like the OTC options for deer/elk, but I can't see the pricing game working for this state for me.

 

[LopeHunter]

WA squares points. Very expensive to build points in WA as NR. Elk and deer quality not very good in most units if do beat the odds and actually draw a limited entry tag. Good news is there is no cap on NR tags for any species.

 

[Irrelevant]

As a resident I an actively trying to get out of the points game, for everything except the big three. As soon as I draw points I'm done with that category. Unfortunately I stand a better chance of winning the lotto than drawing most of the tags.

 

[belshawelk]

As an Oregon resident, I used to get in the WA system, but drew and now I am out. Oregon is even worse for a NR. Both states do not see the economic befits of NR hunters. Its $167 just to put in for a licensee in Oregon. You cant put in for a draw without your license. Then its $567 for elk ad $430 for deer. So after you spend $167 and don't draw you feel compelled to get an over the counter tag for elk which in the eastern half of state is mostly general season spike only.