What's the deal with conservation permits and expo tags?

[sub-zero]

I keep seeing these conservation tags going for insane money at auctions, I get that funds go toward wildlife, which is great, but does the average hunter have any real shot at drawing these? Or is it basically just a rich person's system...it feels kind of exclusive

 

[Rottweiler72]

I know of 2 people at my work have drawn out conservation tags. I think your talking about two different types of tags.
One is a auction tag,and yes you better have very deep pockets. The others is a 5 or 10 dollar entry fee that anyone has a chance at drawing. Though the odds aren't that great. Kinda like a limited entry tag but with out a point system.
Hopefully that helps and I'm not completely wrong.

 

[DRJ65]

The Expo tags: there are 200 tags for various types of animals from turkey to bison. You can apply for each tag. They are $5 each to apply for. Limit of one entry per customer. I drew a Manti bull elk 3 years ago. I know several people that have drawn these tags.
The conservation permits: The various conservation groups buy those from the state to auction off at their banquets, yes, they sell for top dollar. The state gets 90% of the auction price and the conservation group keeps 10%.