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kdub,
That is the same way it is with Alaska. Up until about 2 years ago, the winners of the permits were announced in July and, at least for Dall Sheep, the season started in early August. Not much time for a resident to be asking for time off, scouting out his/her winning area (you can apply for up to 3 different hunts), etc... For an out of state winner, things must of have been really interesting, trying to find a guide, schedule time off, get plane tickets, purchase items needed for the hunt, get in shape, etc...
Funny thing is, Alaska doesn't have a point system. Everyone has an equal opportunity of winning a permit for a particular area. The drawing area that I live in, I've never been drawn for, even though a bunch of non-residents, and even foreign nationals have been drawn. In my backyard!!! Just can't figure that one out.
At any rate, good luck to everyone out there. I sure would like to get down to Arizona, New Mexico, etc... for some good hunting in the future.
Good luck to all!
That is the same way it is with Alaska. Up until about 2 years ago, the winners of the permits were announced in July and, at least for Dall Sheep, the season started in early August. Not much time for a resident to be asking for time off, scouting out his/her winning area (you can apply for up to 3 different hunts), etc... For an out of state winner, things must of have been really interesting, trying to find a guide, schedule time off, get plane tickets, purchase items needed for the hunt, get in shape, etc...
Funny thing is, Alaska doesn't have a point system. Everyone has an equal opportunity of winning a permit for a particular area. The drawing area that I live in, I've never been drawn for, even though a bunch of non-residents, and even foreign nationals have been drawn. In my backyard!!! Just can't figure that one out.
At any rate, good luck to everyone out there. I sure would like to get down to Arizona, New Mexico, etc... for some good hunting in the future.
Good luck to all!
