rather_be_huntin:
If 99% of the applicants are non-residents then 99% of non-residents get the tags
If 99% of the applications are/where nonresidents then 99% of the tags should go to them. If only 1% of the states residents wanted to hunt, then that is there problem. If somebody wants to hunt then let them hunt, they shouldnt be discriminated against.
Now if they open up a season on pine trees or rocks then I see George's point.
Pine trees, rocks, and elk are all resources. On federal land the tags should be a 50/50 split.