bonus point -- please somebody

[shorthairsrus]

Bonus point description: As per state law resident hunters, who do not want to receive a hunting license issued by lottery, may purchase one bonus point for a fee that is the same as the respective license.

Can somebody explain this ---- if i have 6 points and do not want to hunt this year can i buy a point and then next year have 7 or what does this law do?

 

[Ruttin]

Yes you can purchase a point then apply in 2025.

 

[zoops]

My understanding is that it just guarantees you don't draw that year. Basically the same as applying and not drawing, except you don't get your money back. You can't do both the same year though.

 

[johnr]

I thought the points started to multiply at some point?

 

[NM 24]

One can also skip applying altogether for lottery for 1 year only without losing bonus points.
https://gf.nd.gov/buy-apply/help/lo...cant can miss,apply for two consecutive years.

 

[dukgnfsn]

there are 3 scenarios for applying
1 apply as normal if drawn 1st choice get tag that year and Bonus Points (BP) go to 0 next year, if not drawn or get 2nd choice you have a BP added to next year drawing.
2 buy a Bonus Point and not be in drawing current year and have a point added to your total for next year. Allows you to add BP to next year without chancing getting drawn the current year and losing your points when you may not be able do dedicate to the hunt that year.
3. Don't apply at all for the current year and have the same amount of BP for next years drawing as this year. This can only be done for 1 year, the second year you must apply for lottery or buy a bonus point so as to not lose your current points
below snips are directly from G&F

 

[CatDaddy]

I chose to buy a point the first year my boys wanted to deer hunt (3 years ago). I was new to it, thought we may have to use rifle season to find a buck for my oldest, and didn't want it to be about me. Worked out great as I drew a 2G1 buck this year with 2 points and closed the deal on my first antlered deer.