So why aren't Residents allowed cheaper tickets to sporting events?
Discounted prices into national parks?
Why aren't NRs charged more at the toll booth, or down at the local diner?

It is based on fairness right?


Any way you look at it, it boils down to money. They know someone out there is willing to pay for it, so they charge it. I wouldn't have a care in the world if they wouldn't all require the money up front, EVEN IF YOU OPT FOR POINTS ONLY. What a crock, technically you aren't even entering yourself into the draw in the first place, yet you still have to come up with the several thousand dollars for the state to hold for you for a few months, then return all but the $20ish dollar fee for your point. Why not just charge for the point?

Why does WY require guides on "wilderness area" for NR hunters, but not for hikers, fisherman, or wildlife photographers..or even resident hunters for that matter? Does state of residency determine one's survival skills? Nope, another crock of bs to draw in more money.[:'(]