Post by cedarthicket on Apr 19, 2010 21:55:37 GMT -5
If DNR (DFW) can not EASILY segregate NONRESIDENT and NONHUNTER submissions with the current online deer survey I would suggest that the survey be cancelled. One of my suggestions in a 2008 letter to DFW was that they evaluate the initiation of a unique Hunter ID number for each licensed hunter. This would, I believe, make it much easier to validate survey responses and minimize "multiple voting" or other "violations." It could also be used effectively in administering drawings for special hunts, etc.
I do not know how many states have assigned permanent Hunter ID numbers. Colorado is one, and they have used it for several years in their record keeping system for residents and nonresidents in their applications for drawing big game licenses. I believe Colorado calls it a Customer ID number.
Perhaps assigning permanent Hunter ID numbers could happen in Indiana during implementation of a Telecheck system? I am certainly NOT proposing that ALL deer hunting in Indiana be done through a drawing system. I am just suggesting the potential that a Hunter ID number could be utilized to help keep much better track of deer hunting success in Indiana, could be used to more effectively administer drawings and surveys, and could perhaps aid in hunter recruitment and retention.
The above is some food for thought. Speaking of food, I hear tom turkeys calling me to the woods.
I do not know how many states have assigned permanent Hunter ID numbers. Colorado is one, and they have used it for several years in their record keeping system for residents and nonresidents in their applications for drawing big game licenses. I believe Colorado calls it a Customer ID number.
Perhaps assigning permanent Hunter ID numbers could happen in Indiana during implementation of a Telecheck system? I am certainly NOT proposing that ALL deer hunting in Indiana be done through a drawing system. I am just suggesting the potential that a Hunter ID number could be utilized to help keep much better track of deer hunting success in Indiana, could be used to more effectively administer drawings and surveys, and could perhaps aid in hunter recruitment and retention.
The above is some food for thought. Speaking of food, I hear tom turkeys calling me to the woods.
