It looks like we will be able to purchase Passes through Recreation.gov now (link below). I followed the link and under the "Need to Know" section it clearly states that both Weekly and Annual Passes are available but I could only find weekly passes to purchase. Maybe Annual Passes will become available soon. In any case, I think this is great news.
LINK: https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/e210305d-b769-11eb-87ed-16dbf55c498d
So here is what you can do if you purchased a pass through recreation.gov and they sold you a pass with the incorrect (last years) dates.
Per the BLM, all season passes receipts will be honored and exchanged for the 2022-2023 season. They are still trying to figure out the system. No need to worry about a refund. As long as you have your receipt that you paid through recreation.gov, BLM will exchange for a hard copy season pass at the gate.
For those who have not purchased a season pas