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Cretehorn
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Knowing that sharing your thoughts and ideas with others is sometimes how things get accomplished or realized. That being said, I would like your opinion on transfering points in the state of Utah, or for that matter any state that has a point system.
Last year I had a 59 year old uncle that was diagnosed with cancer. After going through the promised process of chemo and radiation, he passed away 9 months later.My uncle had been an accomplished hunter, with many large mule deer, and decent elk added to his list of trophies. This being said, he left behind a shortened lifelong dream of hunting moose and a trophy Utah bull elk. Suddenly abandoning max preference points for Shiras Moose, and 13 points for elk.
Here is my thought... He left behind 2 sons, one who had been his hunting partner for many years. They had been putting in for these hunts together hoping that someday being able to draw these prized tags and continue the family tradition of spending time in the outdoors as a family. My cousin was slightly behind in the point creep, only having 7 moose points and 7 elk points. Would it be wrong for the Fish and Game to exchange the sons points for the fathers? Now that my uncle won't be using his points. Maybe easing the pain of losing a father unexpectedly just a bit.
I know the state is not in the "consoling" business, and I may have blinders on when it comes to the reality of the situation, because of it being a family member. Have any of you ever thought about this, or is it way out there? I'd like to hear your thoughts and feelings on this, positive and negative. And maybe the pros and cons to the structural side of this idea. You guys are a great group of guys and I enjoy this site. Thanks in advance for any suggestions on this topic. Cretehorn
Last year I had a 59 year old uncle that was diagnosed with cancer. After going through the promised process of chemo and radiation, he passed away 9 months later.My uncle had been an accomplished hunter, with many large mule deer, and decent elk added to his list of trophies. This being said, he left behind a shortened lifelong dream of hunting moose and a trophy Utah bull elk. Suddenly abandoning max preference points for Shiras Moose, and 13 points for elk.
Here is my thought... He left behind 2 sons, one who had been his hunting partner for many years. They had been putting in for these hunts together hoping that someday being able to draw these prized tags and continue the family tradition of spending time in the outdoors as a family. My cousin was slightly behind in the point creep, only having 7 moose points and 7 elk points. Would it be wrong for the Fish and Game to exchange the sons points for the fathers? Now that my uncle won't be using his points. Maybe easing the pain of losing a father unexpectedly just a bit.
I know the state is not in the "consoling" business, and I may have blinders on when it comes to the reality of the situation, because of it being a family member. Have any of you ever thought about this, or is it way out there? I'd like to hear your thoughts and feelings on this, positive and negative. And maybe the pros and cons to the structural side of this idea. You guys are a great group of guys and I enjoy this site. Thanks in advance for any suggestions on this topic. Cretehorn