Huh, I thought they removed any difference or special designations for hunters living in certain geographical areas. Just checked it and you are correct. Decent compromise.
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I was surprised to learn that I have 8 points. I have not been applying for over 15 years, but the MNRF has my application record going back to the '90s. Good Job!
Maybe I will start applying again since my new-to-me cottage is in a local WMU that has a short season. Does anyone know if there will be a way to determine how many points will likely result in being awarded a tag? Does the new system basically get rid of group applications?
Actually, OOD Mag has a good summary of the new system on pages 24-25. The new system does get rid of the group applications.
I don't see anything in writing saying you can't transfer points. I'd think it's assumed that you can't. "All hunters will apply as individuals. There will be no group applications."
I think there are going to be a lot of wives(ghost hunters) out there with lots of points and no way to use them. :D
https://files.ontario.ca/mnrf-moose-...2020-10-09.pdf
Does not allow tag transfers (except in exceptional circumstances)
• Tag transfers will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances (e.g. illness, injury or death of the tag holder or an immediate family member) and will require an application to the MNRF with supporting documentation.
• Not allowing tag transfers increases fairness by discouraging “ghost hunters” (hunters who do not hunt moose but whose credentials are used by moose hunters to increase their chances of acquiring a tag)
The way it read to me, I may be wrong, is that every tag is individual now but anyone can join your party. So, if you have enough points you go and get your license and your validation tag. Then you call up your buddies and they all pay $35 to join you on your hunt and party hunt with you on that 1 valid tag, once that tag is gone then you are done hunting. You can pay for that tag yourself at $300 or whatever it is or you can ask the people who you bring in your party to contribute to that cost.
I think it is a great idea, no more "wives tags" and transfers, I hope it actually gets the wives out hunting rather than just being used to get a better chance at a tag.
They should put out some info as to the point cost of a tag in what WMU but who knows really, this is all new.
Your cottage is in 63A?
How many points will you need to get a tag?