I don't like the idea of a…

I don't like the idea of a point based system. I live in unit 28, the which has a larger influx of Torontonians for the moose hunt. This is because it is because it is easy to get to for the moose hunt. The proposed system will result in a loss of tags for the local people, even with the +1 point for the northern residents. With the present applicants for our district, it will be a 1 tag every 10 years scenario. This means a hunter like myself will ever only have the chance at one tag in my lifetime. Also new hunters a will be in their late 20's before they have a chance at tag allocations. This is unfair.

The way to fix this inconsistency is have a hybrid system. Maintain the points based on unsuccessful years but include the lottery. Therefore, John has not had a tag in 5 years he should have 5 tickets in the lottery. Jim had at tag last year so he only gets 1 ticket + 1 ticket for being from unit 28, in the lottery. This would weigh the opportunities to those who have been unsuccessful in the past but still give the opportunities to those who are new or were successful in the past.

The proposed point system is not a viable or fair system as it alienates hunters. A hybrid system would at least encourage and not discourage the next generation.

I do realize that there needs to be an overhaul. I was one of the hunters who went tag dry for 24 years, which felt unfair.

That is my 2 cents worth.