Didn’t read all of this , but with the system screwing up every year . Just make all sales in person. Either you’re dedicated enough to be in line or know someone who is. The online sales are what make a mess of it.
Can Washington give away wolves from an “ endangered and rare” population? Seems like they would be forced to get them from a delisted population of wolves.
Get onx and start burning fuel now checking spots.
Any area listed on here is going to be a swarm of people. Keep checking areas you find, there are still spots to be had that have deer and don’t get beat up by the crowds.