Brian27 Report post Posted May 25, 2012 Ok, so I got my Bull Elk tag for unit 10. Wooohooo!! I am now getting advertising in the mail like the Elk Hunter Magazine and companies selling maps and such. I don't mind the advertising because it is relevant but I have this little feeling in the back of my head that says “What gives the AZGFD the right to sell or give out my information." What do you all think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted May 25, 2012 I also received advertisements after I drew a bull tag about 5 yrs ago. I really didnt mind the advertisements as long as it had to do with hunting. I received a bunch about butchers and lodging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lugnuts Report post Posted May 25, 2012 I just thought I was their favorite! I know wyoming and idaho do the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim Report post Posted May 25, 2012 They dont give them out these companies have to pay for them. Because its gov they can not withhold however they can charge for the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues79 Report post Posted May 25, 2012 It would be nice to have the option to opt out of this. It would also save the outfitters and guides uneccessary postage fees for mailing the flyers to those that know for sure they are not using the service. Should be a win win I would think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted May 25, 2012 My dad and I got a bunch of them back a few years ago when we Drew December whitetail tags as well Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted May 25, 2012 I'm not sure exactly how I feel about this. Does the azgfd have the right to let these business have our address? TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted May 25, 2012 Not only that tj, but i'm suet they maker money off of it as well. Kind of crazy, especially they or social security numbers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ready2hunt Report post Posted May 25, 2012 I got these as well for my bull tag later this year. So G&F makes money on our tages, app fees and then again selling my information to companies??? Sounds like I should get a royalty for that....it's my information. Anyone know any good lawyers?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian27 Report post Posted May 26, 2012 It doesnt make me mad or anything I just don't think it seems like something they should do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASS Report post Posted May 26, 2012 Not only that tj, but i'm suet they maker money off of it as well. Kind of crazy, especially they or social security numbers Good point on the SS numbers. Im curious to know just how much information is given out? My dad and I have the same name and use the same address, and we only get one copy of flyers/invites even though we both draw, someone has to be checking the info before they send things out, otherwise we'd be getting dupes. How long has this been going on? I remember getting things for my junior hunts, but has this been occuring for years? 80s? 70's? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tines Report post Posted May 26, 2012 SS numbers are not given out. Only names, addresses and hunt #'s are sold to these businesses. The reason some might get a flier or brochure but others on the same app dont is purely based on WHO the business wants to solicit to. It's probably all speculation on which hunt or hunter increases their chances of booking. I've received these in the mail as well. I also get adds to Peter Piper Pizza. I don't eat there but I understand that someone who paid for that brochure or advertisement is just trying to put food on their table just like I am. Most of these outfitters are trying to capitalize on every opportunity to book a client. Just try to see it from their point of view as your employer might do the same with "annoying advertisements" that they paid for and easily purchased the same personal information. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silencedmajority Report post Posted May 26, 2012 I'm not really sure about this, but I believe I've heard before that some of AGF's draw information is subject to freedom of information requests, requests that anybody can make to the government. Of course, personally identifiable information is never included in these kinds of requests (SS#). I would hope that they aren't selling lists to guides and such either! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted May 26, 2012 I'm not really sure about this, but I believe I've heard before that some of AGF's draw information is subject to freedom of information requests, requests that anybody can make to the government. Of course, personally identifiable information is never included in these kinds of requests (SS#). I would hope that they aren't selling lists to guides and such either! Yep....pretty sure it's a freedom of information thing. I got a bunch when I drew archery bull in 27. This year I drew cow and haven't gotten a single solicitation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted May 27, 2012 Greedy Outfitters! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
