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Originally Posted by joel the signman  some what . i read in one of the mags that you need preference points,this true?.also do you have to buy a license before you enter the drawings?what if you dont get picked,wait till next year? if ya get a license can you also buy a doe tag and take 2 animals? i got tons of questions |
In Montana we have a bonus point system (preference points are a little different). They are optional, but you can't buy them unless you apply for a license.
The bonus point ($20 for non-residents) will not help you the first time you apply, but will give you an additional chance of being drawn the next year. (Like having your name put in a raffle an extra time.) Of course, you would also have to apply (with $205) that next year also.
If you applied and bought the bonus point this year and got drawn this year, your bonus point for next year goes bye-bye.
My opinion: buying the bonus point is a smart move. Lots of folks apply for these limited tags, and anything you can do to improve your chanes is worth it. Also, the "other guys" are buying the bonus points!
If you apply and don't get drawn, your $205 is returned MINUS a small service fee, I think that's about $5.
Nothing but bucks, and some dandy ones at that!