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Regardless, the new portal database should be compatible with whatever existed before.

I'll take a quick stab, and trust me, I'm no expert, just a guy whose trade flirts with programming a bit. Someone could go ahead and poke holes in this 10 minute plan and that is great. That's why I'm not the guy developing the draw software. If I'm anywhere close, this proves my point. Every application is an entry in the database, for which I'd suggest SQL, capable of just about anything and for millions of records if necessary. Each entry is assigned a unique ID for the application and has a column for number of applicants, first choice hunt #, second choice, third, fourth, etc. License numbers and more are likely in the table. This info should be automatically transferred straight from the input form (online application). Each application is awarded another entry, or row in the database for the average number of bonus points. Every row in the database is then assigned a random number, regardless of order in the database. The lowest random number for each application is kept and the rest are thrown away. A simple Frequency method based on unique ID and minimum random number should suffice. If each applicant is an entry to the database, there could be an extra Frequency that groups together applicants on the same application. Same concept. Draw algorithm #1, the Bonus Point Pass. Applications with the highest average BP is sorted from high to low. Tiebreakers for applications choosing the same hunt number with the same number of BPs use the lower random number for assignment. This process runs through from max BPs to min until 20% of each bucket is "drawn." A 5% NR cap is also present for certain species. Draw algorithm #2, the 1-2 Pass. Applications with the lowest random numbers are sorted from low to high. This process runs through the numbers from low to high and checks the columns for hunt numbers, first and second choice in the database. If there are tags available for the given number of hunters on the application, they are "drawn." If not, the application with the same random number go back in the bucket for the 3-5 Pass. A 5% NR cap is also present for certain species. Draw algorithm #3, the 3-5 Pass. Same as 1-2 Pass but there probably aren't any tags left for elk and antelope. There may be a bit more to it than that, but it isn't rocket science. Again, the 10 minute version.

I'm not an AZGFD hater by any means, and I honestly don't care that card hits are late, but calling 17,000 apps and a 10% increase "shattering" for a process that should have automated input to a database and run a relatively simple series of 3 algorithms linked to a few hundred buckets of tags is really silly. Bustedknuckleinc nailed it, and I bet there are several people on this site that could write the code for the draw process in various programming languages in a matter of days.

💯 The fact someone has to manually input anything is a failure. It is 2021 ffs.

FIFY

Not at this time and not for a while. A. There are plenty of people that need it more than me. B. I trust nothing that involves government and money at this point. C. I like watching people's heads explode when I tell them I don't want it and they try to convince what is best for me.

I'd try to make a deal on those WLRMs for $60 but you're a couple hours south. I'm guessing they were well under $30 when you bought them new! GLWS.

Not sure it is of any use but this is my ballistic reticle setup with this exact scope shooting a 6.5 CR, 143 ELDX @ 2725fps. It has been very good to me and keeps my Savage LWH under 7 lbs loaded.

replied, thx

pm replied and thanks for the offer. I added some specifics above.

4 savages here. I moved my accutriggers from my 110 rifles to two Axis rifles and have them near 2.5 lbs. To stay relative, I matched up the upgraded triggers on the 110s to 2lbs. I like to get setup on the trigger before it goes boom. I feel comfortable where they're at. Good topic!

I was thinking this (not sure on the legal issue) or they ran the draw and went back to calling 3 times for declined cards, which should be fewer than previous years. It would probably be easier and more 'equitable' (the word of the decade) that way.

My brother was always worried about my solo trips back out of service and he bought me the mini for Christmas this year. It is something I should have had long ago and highly recommend it and the earthmate app.

I meant no displeasure in your work. You are living right!

Man I wish these were all coyotes and lions, great job.

We were just talking about these, nice gun and nice pick up!!

I can give you 20 pieces of the same-stamped twice-fired brass if you want come to Mesa, no charge, lmk.

Site specific regs on pages 12-25. Still 15 at Roosevelt and Bartlett.

I want it but can't get there soon enough, thanks anyway!

I really enjoyed it too.

Real nice! Looks like a great little buck and he left them both in the same spot for you a few years ago.

Similar here, but my 2 year old hooked and landed her first crappie. We win every Sunday. Congrats to your daughter!

Brings me back to a couple of my favorite history projects growing up as an Arizona native and ties right back around to what I love today, and the site. 👌

I know very little about the market but I am so intrigued by what is happening.

I wasn't trying to be a jerk here and the app is interesting. My directionally-challenged wife would love this. That said, I don't know that anything could be better than UTMs in the field. Share them as screenshot or text when you can or over radio when you can't. All GPS units and cell phone apps can utilize them and a good map has them referenced around the extent. The location is discrete and it actually means something, like how many meters away are your coordinates from mine and in what direction. I'm not sure I want to lean on telling my hunting partners to go back to cell service and find out where flourite.cornbagger.naturegirl is to navigate across a canyon using a separate app's idea of how to get there.