Draw Results

[derekp1999]

Is it just me? Didn't we used to get results earlier than this??? or am i just getting impatient with old age?

I haven't been in the game long enough to remember anything other than the current format... so it's been like this for the last 5 years or so.
I wish the drawing was done sooner... or the application period was later. But beggars can't me choosers in my case.

[JBird]

The results used to come out about this time of year, but that was changed when they moved the application period back a month. So the results are now a month later, and the DWR likes to keep the money in the bank gaining interest as long as possible, which is why we have to wait a couple of months.

I personally don't mind waiting and it's nice to find out in May. Arizona releases its deer results in mid-late July so if plan on hunting an early archery hunt you already need to be scouting before you even have a tag in your pocket.

[Muley Stalker]

One advantage to getting results later in the year is it's closer to the season to use that tag.

[Curtisshootsdeer]

az already came out a week ago

[a_bow_nut]

The results used to come out about this time of year, but that was changed when they moved the application period back a month. So the results are now a month later, and the DWR likes to keep the money in the bank gaining interest as long as possible, which is why we have to wait a couple of months.

I personally don't mind waiting and it's nice to find out in May. Arizona releases its deer results in mid-late July so if plan on hunting an early archery hunt you already need to be scouting before you even have a tag in your pocket.

All you pay for when putting in for the draw is the application fee. So what money are they getting all this extra interest on?

[JBird]

Hmm good question bow_nut. I never really thought about that. Way back when someone told me that and I guess I just figured they were right.

[a_bow_nut]

I could understand that back when we had to pay up front and then wait for the refund if you didn't draw but now you only get charged for a tag if you draw is much better IMO.

[BOHNTR]

Many (not all) states are required to place all pending draw money in a non-interest bearing account.......which essentially means it is impossible for agencies to "make" money from the pending draw process.