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This bill establishes a new weighted bonus points system for ram bighorn sheep and antlered moose hunting licenses in Wyoming, replacing the existing preference point drawing system. Under the new system, which will be fully implemented by January 1, 2032, applicants will earn bonus points based on the number of years they have unsuccessfully applied for a license, with these points being squared to determine their entries in the random drawing. The drawing will be split, with 25% of licenses initially selected through the weighted bonus point method (where more points mean more entries) and 75% selected through a preference point draw favoring those with the most accumulated points. By January 1, 2032, the system will transition to a 100% weighted bonus point drawing. The bill limits hunters to one moose or bighorn sheep license per five-year period and requires the Game and Fish Commission to develop rules for implementing these changes. Residents can maintain their bonus point eligibility by paying a $7 fee in years they do not apply, while nonresident applicants will have similar options with a higher fee. The goal is to provide a more equitable system for allocating limited hunting licenses for these specific big game species.

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https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/SF0002