Bear license question

[jwhawkridge]

OK - after three runs of the lottery I didn't get drawn for bear. I think. Probably. If they don't rerun, AGAIN.

If I try and get a non-purchased license after July 29th do my preference points reset, as if I had been drawn?

[lichen fox]

No, they don't go away...you keep them...here's the exact wording from the permanant rule regarding this...

... the remaining available licenses may be first offered to unsuccessful applicants for other quota areas on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 12:00 p.m. on the first Monday in August. To obtain a remaining available license, an eligible person must apply individually and in person at an electronic license system agent location or individually through the ELS-Internet or ELS-Telephone system. Any remaining available licenses not purchased by unsuccessful applicants may then be issued to any eligible person as prescribed by the commissioner on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 12:00 p.m. on the second Monday in August. Individuals who purchase these remaining available licenses will retain their accumulated preference.

[jwhawkridge]

Awesome! Thanks!