I think overall these changes will improve the program. In an effort to be as "fair" as possible to everyone, I think it would be best to include some methodology in the system so that people that have put in for hives and not received them, would receive preference over people that have already received hives through the program. Many hunting permit programs operate in that you receive additional "points" or "entries" for each year you have submitted an application and not received the permit. I think something similar to that would help "spread the wealth" a little more evenly. However, I do think these changes are definitely a step in the right direction.