You are right of course Deerking: Game over, DOW wins. Even though we as nonresidents provide almost 70% of license revenue, we do not have a voice. I don't think it would have been so unpalatable if they had raised resident prices even a little bit. As far as total license revenue brought in, I think the DOW is still down from what they would like. Yes they did take in slightly more than the did the last year, but this was down from before they limited deer tags. Therefore they are not back up to their previous revenue levels.

I think you may be surprised that nonresident numbers do not rebound to pre-increase levels if they continue to raise the prices every year, which it looks like they will do. I know several people who did not go this year, but were considering going back next year until they heard that prices were going up again. They are considering applying for a cow tag though. The only way I believe numbers may come back up is if the cow tags do succeed in getting nonresidents to come back.

Hey, I'm just glad they are lowering the cow tags. Now I can afford to bring my 18 year old son with me. This dog will take any bone he can get, and cows eat great!