Firstly, I don't know of any over the counter tags for non-residents in any western states. If you do, please let me know. I'm not asking for prices to be reduced exactly, it's just that going from approx. $470 last year to $590 this is a bit much. Also add in that because of the recent point system they are guaranteeing an addition $60 ($45 point and $15 processing fee) per year because the issue tags to people with the most first. Let me give an example, last year Region G non-res special draw 77 tags were issued. 390 applied. If only half those people put in for points, there are still 195 people that will get tags before me. OK, thats only one year, 2009 118 people will get tags before me. 2010 I might have a chance. All this only works if things don't change. Now that means my $590 tag cost me $770 or more. High costs are inevitable, I know that.

You asked me what I would change, I would change the way points are used to issue tags. A point should only give you an additional chance at the draw. Not guarantee it in X years or exclude you for X years. I would also not charge extra for points. If they truly need that extra money, add it to the price and be done with it.