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They haven’t even charged one card yet. This is a screw up from this new system they implemented and they are blaming it on the increase in applications. I could care less when results are announced but just be straight. We F*+ked up.🤷‍♂️

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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.

A SQL database wouldn’t so much as sneeze at the difference between 170 thousand apps and 170 million apps

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.

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

i dont wear a mask, i dont social distance, and i wont be getting that state sponsored vaccine either.

That’s the new bottle without Ol aunt Jemima on it. I sent them a pic of my grandma and asked if they would consider putting her pic on the bottle. Still waiting for a reply.

20,000 extra applicants shouldn’t slow it down at all. Much less 10+ days

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.

Just getting around to posting. Hunted the HAM hunt this year solo. Had a great time seeing pigs everyday. Swirling winds goofed a couple stalks. On day 4 passed a pig when I noticed it had a little tag-along you'll see in the vid. Patience was rewarded when I worked in on a few others and took one at 15 ft with my GP 100. Loved my quiet time in the beautiful AZ desert. PXL_20210211_195551227.mp4

I bet if you were an IT specialist you must lose your mind thinking about the failures and inadequacies lame and fishy has deployed into the draw

This is the problem of not charging cards in a timely manner. Every day longer is a better chance of something happening to cards.

What a joke

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Just got the following notice for G&F. Seems like it’s time to hire or find another system. PHOENIX — The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) is asking hunters for a bit more patience as staff continues to process a record number of draw applications for 2021 elk and pronghorn hunt permit-tags, as well as validate bonus points. In recent years, AZGFD would have been expected to make draw results available by this time. This year, hunters submitted more than 170,000 draw applications, shattering last year’s record of more than 153,000. Another record: More than 214,000 applicants either applied for hunts or bonus points, compared to 194,000-plus in 2020. As a result of the increased workload, hunters should know that AZGFD remains committed to ensuring the accuracy of draw results and providing quality customer service. The department will announce on its website and social media channels when draw results become available. All hunt permit-tags will be mailed by April 2. In the meantime, some customers may not be able to view personal data (such as bonus points, submitted applications, bonus points, license purchases) in their AZGFD portal account at this time. AZGFD expects to resolve this inconvenience once the draw process has been completed and hunt permit-tags are issued. As a reminder, a customer’s receipt is verification that their application was received by the department. AZGFD is aware that hunters are anxious to find out if an elk or pronghorn hunt permit-tag will have their name on it. To that point, there is no need to contact the department about draw results. Once again, AZGFD appreciates the patience and support of its valued customers.

Yikes

Think the truth will ever come out, cuz we ain’t heard it yet, that’s for sure.

yeah me too.

I think AZGFD and ADHS must have bought a package deal on web site hosting and programming

New quail hunting dogs! Welcome. We need more bird dogs on this site

AZGFD after having a few years of smooth draws.

My good friend's wife works at AZGFD. I called her and she said they have confidence that everything will be up and working smoothly and will have all results out on time for the deer draw.

I know you don’t expect me to read this novel..