Is the computer programmed to give preference to women, kids and minorities?
No. There is no preference for any group of people. The exceptions are the moose and bighorn sheep draws where preference points are used. My application was only 1 day late. Why was it sent back to me? Don’t you want the business? We appreciate the business, but we have to have a cut-off date to get all applications entered and drawings completed on schedule. Later on in July there will be another drawing for leftover licenses. With some antelope archery seasons opening Aug. 15, the schedule has to be met to get hunters their licenses before the season starts. Looking at it another way, application deadlines are a regulation which carries the weight of law, just like a hunting season date or limit. If we would accept applications after the deadline, we would be violating a regulation just like if a hunter shot a deer after the season was closed. The G&F has hired extra staff and is working late hours wrapping up the final details in preparation of the drawing. The drawing is scheduled
